May Intake Programs in Canada for International Students
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We list 8 May intake programs in Canada at 5 schools in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.
Tuition for international students runs from CAD $6,450 to CAD $37,442 a year. The middle program costs CAD $18,355.
Start dates: January (all), May (all) and September (all). 4 of the 8 offer a co-op option.
- Programs
- 8
- Schools
- 5
- Lowest tuition
- CAD $6,450
- Middle tuition
- CAD $18,355
- Most common start
- January
- With co-op
- 4
All 8 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.
Master of Science in Computer Science
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $6,450
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MSc
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 7.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteBusiness Administration
Seneca College
Markham, Ontario
CAD $16,400
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Business Administration - Accounting
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario
CAD $17,450
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Computer Programming/Analysis
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario
CAD $17,450
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 2.0 out of 4 · 60% average · IELTS 6.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Business Administration
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia
CAD $19,260
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BBA
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, 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 siteMaster of Engineering
University of Waterloo
Breslau, Ontario
CAD $35,150
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MEng
- Length
- 16 months
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteBeedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $37,442
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BBA
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteComputer Science (Co-op)
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $37,442
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, May, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
Published minimums: GPA 3.0 out of 4 · 75% average · IELTS 6.5
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school site
May intake: common questions
- Master of Science in Computer Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia, at CAD $6,450 a year in tuition. The highest in this list is Computer Science (Co-op) at Simon Fraser University (SFU), at CAD $37,442 a year. Fees change every year, so confirm the current fee on the school site before you apply.
- Across the 8 programs in this list with a published fee, the middle tuition is CAD $18,355 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, January: 8 programs, May: 8 programs and September: 8 programs. Many schools close applications for international students months before the start date, so check the deadline on the school site early.
- 4 of the 8 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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