Cost of living

The following is an estimation of the cost of living for a single international graduate student while attending the university for a 12-month period during the 2024-2025 academic year. Individual spending and lifestyle will vary depending on your personal needs.

Students with families may want to increase the amounts for groceries, meals, miscellaneous and housing expenses for their personal estimation purposes.

Expenses	Single student
Average tuition 2024-2025 Varies by program. See tuition and fees for details.	$14,500 to $21,925
Compulsory ancillary fees See international ancillary fees for details.	$1,590
U-Pass Student transit pass that provides unlimited travel on Durham Region Transit and OneFare DRT-GO Transit routes.	$460
International Health Insurance	$756
Personal/textbooks/supplies	$2,500
Residence/housing costs Varies depending on location and on- or off-campus housing.	$9,600 to $19,800
Clothing/miscellaneous	$3,500
Groceries/meals	$5,400
Approximate total	$38,306 to $55,931

The above expenses are estimates in Canadian dollars and are applicable for the 2024-2025 academic year. For additional information on the cost of living in Canada, visit the Study in Canada website.