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Top universities to study in Canada

When deciding which university to study at, it is crucial that you also look at the world university rankings.

Sr No Institution QS Ranking 2026 (Globally)
1
University of Toronto
25
2
McGill University
29
3
University of British Columbia
38
4
University of Alberta
96
5
University of Waterloo
115
6
Western University
120
7
Université de Montréal
159
8
McMaster University
176
9
University of Ottawa
189
10
Queen’s University at Kingston
193

Scholarships to study in Canada

Here are some popular government-funded scholarships available for Indian students to study in Canada:

Sr No Name of the scholarship Description
1
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Offers various fellowships at different levels from graduate to post-doctorate and from research to training fellowships
2
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
This scheme identifies students with high intellect from Commonwealth countries applying to programs of advanced study and research at the Master’s and PhD level
3
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program
This scholarship is for graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines.
4
National Research Council of Canada (NRCC)
Research associateship is offered to master’s degree holders in engineering and Ph.D. holders in natural science or engineering disciplines.
5
Quebec Provincial Government Scholarship
This scholarship is for students studying in Quebec.
6
Ontario Trillium Scholarship
First announced in November 2010 for doctoral students from around the world to study in Ontario.
7
Partnership Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
This scholarship is for Ph.D. candidates.
8
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
This is offered by the Canadian government to students from India to pursue postgraduate programs within natural science, social sciences, or healthcare research.
9
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded by the Government of Canada to meritorious students who aspire to pursue a doctoral degree at a Canadian institution.

Top courses to study in Canada

Here are the popular study abroad courses that you can choose for studying in Canada:

Cost to study in Canada

Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and institution you opt for. To cover this, you will need approximately between CAD 13,000 – CAD 35,000 a year.


Most commonly, courses in humanities, education, and arts are a little cheaper, while subjects such as medicine and engineering are likely to be more expensive. If you wish to study at a postgraduate level, the tuition fee is typically higher, and the costs vary depending on the program. As with most other countries, MBA programs are often the most expensive. The average cost for these programs ranges between CAD 30,000-42,000.

Sr No Study program Average annual fee
1
Program
$13,000 to $20,000
2
Postgraduate master’s degree
$17,000 to $25,000
3
Doctoral Degree
$7,000 to $15,000
4
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
$30,000 to $40,000

*Please note all fee figures are indicative

You can apply to various Canadian scholarships as well to bring down your educational expenses.

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