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Healthcare Programs in Canada for International Students

Written by NextMovePath editorial teamLast updated:

We list 10 healthcare programs in Canada at 10 schools in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and 5 more provinces.

Tuition for international students runs from CAD $16,800 to CAD $62,250 a year. The middle program costs CAD $30,450.

Start dates: September (all). 0 of the 10 offer a co-op option.

Programs
10
Schools
10
Lowest tuition
CAD $16,800
Middle tuition
CAD $30,450
Most common start
September
With co-op
0

All 10 programs, lowest tuition first

Tuition and minimums come from each school's published information, checked on February 7, 2026. Confirm with the school before you apply. Minimums are not offers.

  • Nursing

    University of Prince Edward Island

    Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    CAD $16,800

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BScN
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 70% average · IELTS 7.0

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Practical Nursing

    George Brown College

    Toronto, Ontario

    CAD $18,150

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    College Diploma · Diploma
    Length
    2 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 2.5 out of 4 · 65% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Public Health

    Cape Breton University

    Sydney, Nova Scotia

    CAD $19,260

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BScPH
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Nursing

    Memorial University of Newfoundland

    Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

    CAD $20,000

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BN
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 68% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Nursing

    University of Manitoba

    Winnipeg, Manitoba

    CAD $21,400

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BN
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 2.7 out of 4 · 72% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Nursing

    University of Alberta

    Camrose, Alberta

    CAD $39,500

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BScN
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 78% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Nursing

    McGill University

    Montréal, Quebec

    CAD $49,000

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BScN
    Length
    3 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 3.3 out of 4 · 84% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Nursing

    University of British Columbia (UBC)

    Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia

    CAD $51,430

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BSN
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 76% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Health Sciences

    McMaster University

    Hamilton, Ontario

    CAD $52,435

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BHSc
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 3.8 out of 4 · 92% average · IELTS 6.5

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site
  • Nursing

    University of Toronto

    Mississauga, Ontario

    CAD $62,250

    tuition per year, international

    Level
    Bachelor's Degree · BScN
    Length
    4 years
    Intakes
    Starts: September
    Co-op
    No co-op listed

    Published minimums: GPA 3.5 out of 4 · 85% average · IELTS 7.0

    We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.

    Check on school site

Healthcare: common questions

Nursing at University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, at CAD $16,800 a year in tuition. The highest in this list is Nursing at University of Toronto, at CAD $62,250 a year. Fees change every year, so confirm the current fee on the school site before you apply.
Across the 10 programs in this list with a published fee, the middle tuition is CAD $30,450 a year. Tuition is only part of the cost. For a study permit you must also show money for living costs: CAD $23,448 for a single applicant from 1 September 2026, plus your first-year tuition and travel.
In this list, September: 10 programs. Many schools close applications for international students months before the start date, so check the deadline on the school site early.
0 of the 10 programs list a co-op option. Co-op lets you work in your field as part of your studies. International students usually need a co-op work permit for it, so ask the school how they handle this.
Not always. It depends on the school, the program, its length and, for many college programs, the field of study. Each program above shows its PGWP status as we have it on record. Confirm with the school, and use our free PGWP checker before you pay a deposit.

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