Guide · updated September 2026
Cheapest Universities in Canada
We compared 147 universities in Canada — typical tuition is ₹3.67 L a year.
Universities147
Typical tuition₹3.67 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹20K – ₹29.86 Llowest course fee
Cities77
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Cheapest Universities in Canada
Ordered by lowest published tuition.
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
from ₹95K/yrTuition
7Courses
N/AAccepts
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
from ₹1.35 L/yrTuition
22Courses
N/AAccepts
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
from ₹1.45 L/yrTuition
7Courses
N/AAccepts
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saskatchewan | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | — | ₹20K | 37 |
| Georgian College | Barrie, Ontario | — | ₹27K | — |
| Northern College | Timmins, Ontario | — | ₹52K | — |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George, British Columbia | — | ₹84K | — |
| University of Northern British Columbia | Prince George, British Columbia | — | ₹95K | 7 |
| Cape Breton University | Sydney, Nova Scotia | — | ₹1 L | 1 |
| University of Calgary | Calgary, Alberta | — | ₹1.18 L | 35 |
| College of the Rockies | Cranbrook, British Columbia | — | ₹1.32 L | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best cheapest universities in Canada?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are University of Saskatchewan, Georgian College, Northern College, College of New Caledonia, University of Northern British Columbia. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
Across 147 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹3.67 L a year, ranging from ₹20K to ₹29.86 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Canada?
University of Saskatchewan has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹20K a year.
How many universities are covered?
147 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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