Fall 2027 intake · Bachelor's and Master's
Bangladeshi students can study in Canada at public universities that charge international students from about CAD 17,900 a year (Brandon University, Arts, 2026/27) to more than CAD 66,000 (University of Toronto). For the study permit you show CAD 23,448 a year for living costs plus your first-year tuition, give biometrics at the VFS Global centre in Dhaka and, for a bachelor's, get a provincial attestation letter.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| University tuition | CAD 17,877–66,110+ a year (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Money to show IRCC | CAD 23,448 a year + first-year tuition + travel |
| English | IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120 at many universities |
| Main intake | September; some universities also January and May |
| Attestation letter | PAL for a bachelor's; not for a master's or PhD at a public university |
| Visa fees | CAD 150 study permit + CAD 85 biometrics |
| Work | 24 hours a week in term; PGWP up to 3 years after |
From IRCC and each university's website · Last verified
Canada at a glance
From IRCC and each university's website · Last verified
Why Canada
Canada combines public universities in every province, the right to work 24 hours a week during classes, and a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years after a degree. You apply for the study permit online and give biometrics in Dhaka.
From CAD 17,877
We compared 30 public universities in all 10 provinces from their own fee pages; nine publish international tuition under about CAD 28,000 a year.
PGWP up to 3 years
A programme of 2 years or more may lead to a 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit, and since 15 February 2024 a master's of at least 8 months can too.
24 hours a week
Eligible students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during classes, and unlimited hours in scheduled breaks such as the summer holidays.
Biometrics in Dhaka
You apply online to IRCC and give your fingerprints and photo at the VFS Global Canada centre in Bangladesh, which also returns your passport.
Sources: IRCC: PGWP length · IRCC: work off campus · VFS Global Canada, Bangladesh. Fees: each university's website. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Requirements
For a bachelor's you need 12 years of schooling (HSC) with the grades your university and programme set, plus an English test such as IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120. For a master's, the University of Toronto, for example, asks Bangladeshi applicants for a bachelor's of at least 4 years, or a bachelor's plus a master's. Bachelor's students also need a provincial attestation letter (PAL).
Sources: University of Toronto: international credential equivalencies (Bangladesh) · IRCC: provincial attestation letter · English scores and fees from each university, listed on our Canadian universities page. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Costs
International tuition at the 30 universities we compared runs from CAD 17,877 a year (about BDT 15.8 lakh) at Brandon University to more than CAD 66,000 (about BDT 58.5 lakh) at the University of Toronto; many charge CAD 25,000–40,000. IRCC also asks you to show CAD 23,448 a year for living costs (about BDT 20.7 lakh).
| University and programme | Tuition a year | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon University, Arts | CAD 17,877About BDT 15.8 lakh | 2026/27; CAD 20,880 with fees and health insurance. |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | CAD 22,500About BDT 19.9 lakh | New students from fall 2026, St. John's campus. |
| University of Lethbridge | CAD 24,662About BDT 21.8 lakh | 2026/27, main programmes. |
| Dalhousie University, Arts or Science | CAD 37,992About BDT 33.6 lakh | 2026-27, guaranteed for new international students. |
| Concordia University, Engineering or Computer Science | CAD 38,550About BDT 34.1 lakh | 2026-27, 30 credits at the fall/winter rate. |
| University of Alberta, Engineering | CAD 49,953About BDT 44.2 lakh | Fall 2026 entry, guaranteed for four years. |
| UBC Vancouver, Arts | CAD 51,530About BDT 45.6 lakh | 2026/27, 30 credits; rises capped at 3% a year. |
| University of Toronto, Arts & Science | CAD 66,110About BDT 58.5 lakh | 2026-27 year 1 programme fee, before incidental fees and UHIP. |
| University of Saskatchewan, thesis master's | CAD 4,279 a termAbout CAD 12,840 a year | 2026/27 international graduate rate. |
| Cost | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| Living-cost money to show | CAD 23,448 a yearAbout BDT 20.7 lakh | IRCC, single student outside Quebec, applications from 1 September 2026; plus tuition and travel. |
| Study permit fee | CAD 150About BDT 13,300 | IRCC |
| Biometrics fee | CAD 85About BDT 7,500 | IRCC |
| University application fee | CAD 100–145 | Each university: Regina and TRU CAD 100, Winnipeg CAD 120, Lakehead CAD 135, Calgary CAD 145. |
| Health insurance | By university and province | For example, Toronto adds UHIP of CAD 948, Brandon CAD 1,320 and Memorial CAD 548 a year. |
| Residence and meals | By university | For example, Calgary estimates CAD 9,682–17,086 for September–April. |
| Air ticket, Dhaka to Canada | Confirmed in counselling | Airline; depends on the date and route. |
Estimates for planning only. BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 88.42 per Canadian dollar (Wise mid-market rate, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate.
Get your exact Canada cost. Your total depends on your university, programme, province, housing and flights. A Sunrise counsellor works it out with you in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet. Compare Canada with other countries in our study abroad cost guide.
Official figures: IRCC: proof of financial support · IRCC fee list · tuition from each university, linked on our Canadian universities page. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Intakes and deadlines
Canada's main intake is September. For fall 2027, UVic closes on 31 January 2027, Calgary and Alberta on 1 March 2027 for most programmes, and Winnipeg on 1 June. Scholarship deadlines come earlier, and a bachelor's student also needs a PAL before applying for the study permit, so start about a year ahead.
| Intake | Deadlines | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| September (fall) | January–June, by university | UVic 31 January 2027; Calgary 1 March 2027; Alberta 1 March; Winnipeg 1 June. |
| January (winter) | Autumn of the year before | Winnipeg 15 October; not every programme starts in January. |
| May (spring/summer) | A few universities | Winnipeg 15 February. |
Compare fees, English rules and deadlines on our universities page.
10–12 months before the startIELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo, at the score each university asks for.
Before you applyApply online with your documents; the fee is CAD 100–145 at the universities we list.
By the university's deadlinePay any deposit; for a bachelor's, the university requests your provincial attestation letter (in Quebec, apply for a CAQ).
After the offerPay CAD 150 + CAD 85, then give biometrics at the VFS Global Canada centre in Bangladesh.
As soon as you have the lettersYour study permit is issued at the port of entry when you land.
Before classes startSources: each university's deadline page (linked on our universities page) · IRCC: PAL · IRCC fees. Application timing: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Scholarships
Yes, mainly entrance awards from the universities themselves. Some are automatic, based on your grades; others have an early deadline, often months before the admission deadline. These examples come from the universities on our list.
CAD 32,500–42,500
President's International Entrance Scholarship over four years, with no application, for averages of 70% and above; renewal usually needs an 80% average.
Up to CAD 24,000
Global Lancer Scholarship for international undergraduates, over four years, based on academic performance.
Apply by 1 Dec 2026
Prestige awards for fall 2027: apply by 1 December 2026 and send documents by 15 December 2026.
Apply by 10 January
Scholarship applications close on 10 January; you must apply to your programme first.
Save up to CAD 21,000
The university's savings bundle can save international students up to CAD 21,000 in tuition and fees over four years.
See our study abroad scholarships guide for awards in other countries.
Sources: Guelph · Windsor · Calgary international viewbook, fall 2027 · Alberta international viewbook · Regina. Conditions change each year; check them before you apply. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Popular subjects
These popular subjects are taught in English at the universities on our list. Each example shows a published international fee; open a university to see its full card.
| Subject | Where (examples) | Fee example |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Waterloo, UBC, Carleton, Lakehead, Laurentian | Laurentian CAD 30,052 a year (2026-27) |
| Engineering | Toronto, Alberta, McGill, Dalhousie, Concordia | Concordia CAD 38,550 a year (2026-27) |
| Business and commerce | TMU (Ted Rogers), USask (Edwards), Saint Mary's (Sobey), Concordia (John Molson) | Laurentian Business Administration CAD 31,614 a year |
| Data science | Winnipeg, Carleton, TRU (MSc), Saint Mary's (MSc Computing and Data Analytics) | TRU MSc Data Science CAD 51,186 in total |
| Nursing and health | UPEI, Cape Breton | Cape Breton BScN (advanced standing) CAD 37,563 a year |
| Agriculture | USask, McGill, Manitoba | USask CAD 1,414.70 per credit unit (2026/27) |
| MBA | TRU, Cape Breton, Laurentian | Cape Breton MBA (CED) CAD 51,910 in total |
Subjects from each university's fee schedule; check the exact programme and intake with your counsellor. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Universities
Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to Canadian universities. Our list compares 30 public universities: 10 in Ontario, 12 in Western Canada and 8 in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
University of Toronto
University of British Columbia
University of Waterloo
McGill University
University of Alberta
University of Saskatchewan
Dalhousie University
Memorial University of NewfoundlandFees and rules from each university's website. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Study permit
You apply online to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) after you get your acceptance letter and, for a bachelor's, your PAL. You pay CAD 150 plus CAD 85 for biometrics, then give your fingerprints and photo at the VFS Global Canada centre in Bangladesh.
Where: online with IRCC. The VFS Global Canada visa application centre in Bangladesh takes your biometrics and returns your passport in a sealed envelope.
Fees: study permit CAD 150 (about BDT 13,300) and biometrics CAD 85 (about BDT 7,500). VFS optional services cost extra, such as one-way courier at CAD 62.15 (BDT 5,096).
Full Canada study permit guideSources: IRCC: proof of financial support · IRCC: PAL · IRCC fee list · VFS Global Canada, Bangladesh. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Work and after study
Yes. Eligible students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during classes and unlimited hours in scheduled breaks. After a degree of at least 8 months you can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to 3 years, with English at CLB 7.
| Stage | What you can do | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| During classes | Up to 24 hours a week | Off campus, if you meet the eligibility rules on your study permit. |
| Scheduled breaks | Unlimited hours | Such as summer and winter holidays or reading week. |
| Programme of 8 months to under 2 years | PGWP up to the programme's length | A 9-month programme, for example, may give up to 9 months. |
| Programme of 2 years or more | PGWP may be 3 years | It cannot last longer than your passport. |
| Master's under 2 years | Can apply for 3 years | Since 15 February 2024, if the programme was at least 8 months; not for certificates or diplomas. |
| PGWP conditions | CLB 7 English | In all four skills for university graduates; no field-of-study rule for bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees. |
Sources: IRCC: work off campus · IRCC: PGWP length · IRCC: PGWP eligibility. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Before you apply
These are the six things a Sunrise counsellor checks in your free consultation, before you pay any application fee. Each one can stop a Canada application from Bangladesh.
Anisuzzaman Kiron
Founder & CEO of Sunrise Study Abroad, 14+ years in international education. Go through these six points with a Sunrise counsellor in your free consultation.
A bachelor's needs a PAL from the province; a master's or PhD at a public university does not, and Quebec asks for a CAQ.
Many universities want a 4-year bachelor's; the University of Toronto also accepts a bachelor's plus a master's from Bangladesh.
IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120 at many universities, and CLB 7 later for the work permit after graduation.
CAD 23,448 for living costs plus first-year tuition and travel, with bank papers that match each other.
Scholarship deadlines can come months before admission deadlines, such as 1 December 2026 at Calgary.
A degree has no field-of-study rule for the PGWP; a diploma or certificate can, so we check before you pay.
Not sure where you stand? Send your SSC, HSC or bachelor's results and English score to a counsellor on WhatsApp 01611878274, or book a free consultation at our Banani or Sylhet office.
FAQ
Ask a Canada counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274International tuition at the universities we compared runs from CAD 17,877 a year at Brandon University to more than CAD 66,000 at the University of Toronto, and many charge CAD 25,000–40,000. IRCC also asks you to show CAD 23,448 a year for living costs, and the study permit and biometrics fees are CAD 150 and CAD 85.
For applications from 1 September 2026, a single student outside Quebec shows CAD 23,448 for a year's living costs plus first-year tuition and travel. At the University of Lethbridge that is about CAD 48,110, or about BDT 42.5 lakh; the taka figure changes with the exchange rate.
You need an English test, but it can be Duolingo at several universities: Toronto, Alberta, Calgary, Victoria and Winnipeg publish a Duolingo score of 120. For the work permit after graduation, IRCC asks university graduates for CLB 7 English.
For a bachelor's, yes: the university requests your provincial attestation letter. Since 1 January 2026, master's and PhD students at public universities are exempt, and students going to Quebec need a CAQ instead.
The main intake is September, and some universities also start in January or May. For fall 2027, UVic closes on 31 January 2027, Calgary and Alberta on 1 March 2027, and Winnipeg on 1 June.
Yes, if you are eligible: up to 24 hours a week off campus during classes, and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks such as the summer holidays.
For a programme of 8 months to under 2 years, up to the programme's length; for 2 years or more, it may be 3 years. A master's under 2 years can also get 3 years if it lasted at least 8 months. It cannot last longer than your passport.
At the VFS Global Canada visa application centre in Bangladesh, after you apply online and pay the CAD 85 biometrics fee. The centre also returns your passport in a sealed envelope after the decision.
Of the 2026/27 fees we checked, Brandon University's Arts tuition is the lowest at CAD 17,877 a year. See the full list of lower-cost options on our Canadian universities page.
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