Programs in Canada Under $20,000 a Year in Tuition
Written by NextMovePath editorial teamLast updated:
We list 37 programs under $20,000 a year in Canada at 16 schools in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and 4 more provinces.
Tuition for international students runs from CAD $6,450 to CAD $19,600 a year. The middle program costs CAD $16,800.
Start dates: September (all), January (24) and May (5). 14 of the 37 offer a co-op option.
- Programs
- 37
- Schools
- 16
- Lowest tuition
- CAD $6,450
- Middle tuition
- CAD $16,800
- Most common start
- September
- With co-op
- 14
All 37 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 siteMaster of Science in Computer Science
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kelowna, Vancouver, British Columbia
CAD $9,131
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MSc
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- No co-op listed
Published minimums: GPA 3.3 out of 4 · 80% average · IELTS 7.0
We'll confirm this program's post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility before you apply.
Check on school siteBusiness Administration
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba
CAD $12,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BBA
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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 siteComputer Science
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba
CAD $12,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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 siteEducation
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba
CAD $12,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BEd
- Length
- 5 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 siteMaster of Science in Computing Science
University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
CAD $13,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Master's Degree · MSc
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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 siteBusiness Administration
Red River College (Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CAD $15,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Business Information Technology
Red River College (Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CAD $15,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 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.
Electrical Engineering Technology
Red River College (Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CAD $15,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 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.
Business Administration
Humber College
Toronto, Ontario
CAD $16,400
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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
Humber College
Toronto, Ontario
CAD $16,400
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Information Technology Solutions
Humber College
Toronto, Ontario
CAD $16,400
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Length
- 1 year
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
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.
Cloud Computing and Networking
Seneca College
Markham, Ontario
CAD $16,400
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Length
- 1 year
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Computer Programming and Analysis
Seneca College
Markham, Ontario
CAD $16,400
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
CAD $16,600
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
CAD $16,600
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
CAD $16,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BBA
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
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 siteComputer Science
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
CAD $16,800
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
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 siteNursing
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 siteBusiness Administration - Accounting
Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario
CAD $17,100
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Check on school siteSoftware Engineering Technology
Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario
CAD $17,100
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Check on school siteBusiness 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.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario
CAD $17,450
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: 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 and Analysis
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario
CAD $18,150
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Check on school siteHospitality and Tourism Management
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario
CAD $18,150
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Check on school sitePractical 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 siteBusiness Administration
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $19,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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.
Computer Engineering Technology
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $19,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: 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.
Digital Media and IT
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, Alberta
CAD $19,000
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Diploma
- Length
- 2 years
- Intakes
- Starts: 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.
Computer Systems Technology - Software Development and Network Engineering
Sheridan College
Mississauga, Ontario
CAD $19,200
tuition per year, international
- Level
- College Diploma · Advanced Diploma
- Length
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Starts: 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 siteInformation Technology
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia
CAD $19,260
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BIT
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, 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 sitePublic 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 siteBusiness Administration
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
CAD $19,600
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BBA
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
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 siteComputer Science
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
CAD $19,600
tuition per year, international
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree · BSc
- Length
- 4 years
- Intakes
- Starts: January, September
- Co-op
- Co-op option
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
Under $20,000 a year: 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 at University of New Brunswick, at CAD $19,600 a year. Fees change every year, so confirm the current fee on the school site before you apply.
- Across the 37 programs in this list with a published fee, the middle tuition is CAD $16,800 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: 37 programs, January: 24 programs and May: 5 programs. Many schools close applications for international students months before the start date, so check the deadline on the school site early.
- 14 of the 37 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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