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University and postgraduate study
Compare degrees and postgraduate options by curriculum, entry requirements, duration and campus.
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Study in Canada
A new country. A world of possibilities.
Compare higher education, language courses, cities and the full cost of studying in Canada. Understand what to check before choosing your programme.
We help you choose your next step.
Your next chapter.
Higher educationCanada
CAD budgetCanada
Four city guidesCanada
CADMY PLAN
START WITH WHAT INSPIRES YOU
What would you like to study?
Canada is a study destination with very different routes: a language course is not the same decision as a college diploma, bachelor’s degree or postgraduate programme. Begin with the qualification and skills you want to develop, then compare institutions, cities and immigration requirements.
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Colleges and diplomas
Explore practical qualifications. Check each programme’s award, modules, assessments and placement arrangements.
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English and French
Build everyday communication skills, prepare for an exam or develop the language needed for further study.
Tell me moreChoose the right type of programme
In Nōmadas’ experience, most of the students we support in Canada are interested in higher education. Demand for English-only courses is much smaller. That is our experience with our students, rather than a claim about every international student in Canada.
Compare a college programme, university degree and postgraduate option by their actual curriculum, admission criteria, duration and qualification. Similar course names do not necessarily mean similar outcomes. Ask about the campus, delivery format, assessment and any practical placement before paying a deposit.
English or French study can help you build language skills or prepare academically. It should have its own learning objective and budget. If it leads into a later course, ask for the progression requirements in writing: a pathway does not remove the need to meet the next institution’s conditions.
PICTURE YOURSELF HERE
Find your place
Your city is part of the experience. Explore its neighbourhoods, pace and everyday life.
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British ColumbiaVancouver
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OntarioToronto
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QuébecMontréal
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AlbertaCalgary
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Compare four Canadian cities
Vancouver offers a coastal setting; Toronto is a large urban centre; Montreal combines a different language environment with city life; Calgary gives you another way to compare campus, accommodation and everyday travel. The most useful choice begins with the programme and the neighbourhood you can realistically afford.
Open the city guides below to compare neighbourhoods, housing, transport, climate and arrival planning. Look at the actual journey between a potential room and your campus. A lower advertised rent can come with a longer commute or additional transport costs.
PUT YOUR PLAN INTO NUMBERS
Your adventure, with a thoughtful budget
Course fees are only one part. Make room for everything your experience will need.
Plan my budgetEach proposal depends on the programme, city and duration.
MY PLAN · CanadaCAD
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Your studies
Tuition, enrolment, materials and programme fees.
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Your everyday life
Housing, food, transport and utilities.
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Your arrival
Flights, insurance, first nights and airport travel.
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Your peace of mind
An emergency reserve and a payment calendar.
A complete budget, before you take off.
Build a complete budget in Canadian dollars
Compare the total tuition for the qualification, not only a first-semester price. Add application and enrolment charges, insurance, learning materials, transport, rent, utilities, food and a reserve for your arrival. A longer course also needs a realistic plan for later payments.
Ask how much is payable before enrolment, when the balance is due and what happens if you defer or receive a visa refusal. Keep the refund policy with your offer. Exchange-rate movements and transfer costs can change the amount you need in your home currency.
The financial evidence required for immigration is a separate calculation from your personal spending budget. Use the current official amount applicable to your application and location; do not assume that an old article or another student’s figure still applies.
STEP BY STEP
What to have ready
Academic admission and permission to study are different processes. Plan both around your own circumstances.
Programme and institution
Check the campus, qualification and entry requirements.
Academic documents
Prepare transcripts, language evidence and required translations.
Budget and funds
Separate the cost of the experience from official evidence of funds.
Permission to study
Check the official instructions that apply to your situation.
Check the institution and your application
Confirm that the institution can accept international students and that the specific programme is suitable for the study permit route you intend to use. Review the official study permit instructions, including any provincial or territorial documentation applicable to your case. Quebec can involve an additional provincial process.
Academic documents, language evidence and financial evidence serve different purposes. Ask the institution which transcripts, translations and tests it accepts; check the government requirements separately. Keep the course name, campus and dates consistent across your documents.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Studying and working: every programme is different
An English- or French-as-a-second-language course alone does not qualify a student for off-campus work under the general international-student rules. Do not select a language course on the assumption that it will fund itself through a Canadian job.
Check the official sourceLanguage study and work rights are different questions
An English- or French-as-a-second-language course alone does not qualify a student for off-campus work under the general international-student rules. Do not select a language course on the assumption that it will fund itself through a Canadian job.
For other programmes, eligibility depends on the course, institution, study status and permit conditions. Check IRCC’s current off-campus rules for your exact situation. An eligible study programme does not guarantee that you will find a job, and employment income should not replace the savings needed to start.
YOU ARE HERE TO LIVE IT, TOO
Your new routine starts before the flight
Choose a neighbourhood, check the journey to campus and organise your first weeks. Small details make the start easier.
Plan housing and your first weeks
Ask what is included in a room price and whether the agreement is weekly, monthly or fixed-term. Check utilities, heating, internet, deposits and rules for ending the tenancy. Verify the property and the person offering it before sending money.
Consider a short initial stay while you inspect longer-term options. Prepare clothing for the season and check how you will travel from the airport. Save your institution’s orientation details, insurance information and the contact you should use if your travel is delayed.
French and plans after graduation
Some students supported by Nōmadas decide to study French after arriving to strengthen their language profile. This is a personal study choice; it is not a promise of permanent residence or a substitute for checking a specific immigration programme.
If post-graduation work is part of your plan, check the programme’s eligibility and your own requirements before enrolment. A school’s ability to admit international students does not automatically make every course eligible for a post-graduation work permit. Policies and individual circumstances can change.
FROM «ONE DAY» TO «LET’S PLAN IT»
Your plan starts with a conversation
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Tell us your idea
Your education, language, dates and budget are the starting point.
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Compare options
Explore programmes and cities that fit your goals.
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Organise the steps
Understand the offer, enrolment, documents and deadlines.
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Prepare your arrival
Plan accommodation, insurance and useful contacts.
From an idea to a practical study plan
Start with your current education, language level, available budget and preferred start date. A useful shortlist contains a small number of courses you can explain and afford, with the actual campus and timetable attached. Ask for written answers when two offers appear to include different services.
Keep academic admission and immigration approval as separate steps. An institution can offer you a place without deciding your visa application. Give yourself room for language tests, translations, document requests and a change of intake. Avoid committing to non-refundable travel before you understand the conditions of your application.
- Compare entry requirements, course content, qualification and campus.
- Read tuition, deposit, cancellation and refund terms before accepting.
- Organise the documents required for your own nationality and circumstances.
- Confirm accommodation, arrival instructions, insurance and emergency contacts.
- Keep copies of your offer, payment receipts and correspondence.
How Nōmadas helps you prepare
Tell us what you want to learn, what you have studied before and how much you can allocate to the whole experience. We help you compare study options and organise the next steps with the institution. Ask your guide which services are included in your proposal, which are provided by a third party and which need a separate payment.
Support should make your decisions clearer. Request a complete quote, a payment calendar and an explanation of the documents you need. Neither admission, employment nor an immigration outcome should be treated as guaranteed. If your question requires individual immigration advice, use an appropriately authorised professional.
Use the country guide to build your overall plan and the city guides to compare everyday life. When you contact us, include your preferred language, intended course, approximate dates and budget. You do not need to have chosen everything before starting the conversation.
LET’S CLEAR THINGS UP
Frequently asked questions
Answers to help you take your next step.
I have another questionCan I work if I only study English in Canada?
An English- or French-as-a-second-language course alone does not establish eligibility for off-campus student work. Check the official rules and plan enough funding without relying on a job.
Should I choose a city or a course first?
Start with your academic goal and realistic course options. Then compare the campus, housing, transport and total budget in each city.
Does studying in Canada guarantee permanent residence?
No. Study, work permits and permanent residence have separate requirements. A course or language choice does not guarantee a future immigration result.
Is every college programme eligible for a post-graduation work permit?
No. Check the specific institution, programme and current personal eligibility requirements with IRCC before paying.
How much will my Canadian experience cost?
Request a quote for the whole programme and add housing, insurance, transport, food, travel and an arrival reserve. The amount depends on your course, city and duration.
Can Nōmadas help before I have chosen a university?
Yes. Share your education, language level, preferred dates and budget so we can help compare study options.
KEEP EXPLORING
Where does your next story begin?
YOUR NEXT STORY
Canada.
Let’s make a plan
Tell us what you would like to study, when you want to travel and what you have in mind. We help you organise the options.
Talk to a Nōmadas guide
Nōmadas guidance is free for students. Courses, insurance, travel and third-party fees are paid separately.
