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May Intake Programs in Canada for International Students

Written by NextMovePath editorial teamLast updated:

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 site
  • Business 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 site
  • Master 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 site
  • Beedie 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 site
  • Computer 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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