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 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 Varies by program. See tuition and fees for details.	$13,012 to $45,000
Compulsory ancillary fees See international ancillary fees for details.	$1,745
U-Pass	$295
Health and Dental Insurance	$285
UHIP Students wishing to contribute to UHIP for dependents will see an added cost per person.	$756
Personal/textbooks/supplies	$2,000
Residence/housing costs Varies depending on location and on- or off-campus housing.	$7,680 to $18,000
Clothing/miscellaneous	$3,000
Groceries/meals	$4,800
Approximate total	$33,573 to $75,881

The above expenses are estimates in Canadian dollars and are applicable for the 2022-2023 academic year, unless otherwise noted.

For additional information on the cost of living in Canada, visit the Study in Canada website.