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Q. What is the course fee in Canada?

Tuition fees are essential for academic study and can be charged on a per-course, per-semester, or per-year basis. These fees vary by school and can reflect program popularity or the institution's reputation. Specialized programs like business, medical school, law, or architecture often have higher tuition fees. International students also pay a differential fee to attend Canadian schools.

Canadian universities are more affordable than universities in many other English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, the USA, or Australia. This factor makes Canada an attractive destination for international students. When it comes to the provinces, Ontario is home to universities with the highest fee structure. Newfoundland has some of the most affordable universities in Canada.  Programs such as a Bachelors in Medicine, Engineering, and Social Science rank among the most expensive programs in Canada. 

The average fees for professional courses, including dentistry, optometry, medicine, and law, are higher in Canada, and Veterinary medicine is most expensive at over CAD 65,000. Dentistry is the second most expensive course at CAD 57,020. The more affordable options are arts and humanities, social and behavioral studies, and legal studies. Overall, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medicine, and engineering are the top five most expensive undergraduate courses in Canada. Executive MBA programs are the most expensive postgraduate programs, costing nearly CDN 56,000. 

Beyond tuition, additional costs associated with attending university include expenses for books, living, and housing. It is crucial to budget for these items. For international students, health insurance is mandatory, with coverage varying by province.

Most universities offer on-campus housing, but costs vary, and students must apply separately. Off-campus living is another option, with rent for a typical two-bedroom apartment averaging $1,930 per month. Transportation costs, depending on the city, may involve public transit fares ranging from a few dollars to monthly passes costing $80 to $150.

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