How much money do I need to study in Canada?

Depending on the location, school, and field of study, international students in Canada need between 14,000 and 53,000 CAD (approximately 250-940 million VND) each year to cover tuition fees, living expenses, housing, and other costs.

1. Tuition fees

You should budget between 10,000 CAD (approximately 180 million VND) and 50,000 CAD (approximately 900 million VND) per year. Generally, humanities, education , and arts programs have lower tuition fees than medicine or engineering programs.

Below are the university tuition fees for international students in Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year:

Level of education	Study time	Tuition
English	Depending on requirements	3,000 CAD/level (approximately 53 million VND)
High School	3 years (grades 10, 11, 12)	13,000-30,000 CAD/year (230-537 million VND)
College	2-3 years	12,000-18,000 CAD/year (215-268 million VND)
Bachelor	3-4 years	17,000-50,000 CAD/year (304-680 million VND)
Master's degree	1-2 years	19,000-35,000 CAD/year (340-573 million VND)

2. Student visa and fingerprinting fees

In addition to tuition fees, you will also have to pay for a student visa application and fingerprinting, totaling 235 CAD (approximately 4.2 million VND).

3. Medical examination fees

The current fee for a health check-up is approximately 2.9 million VND in Ho Chi Minh City and 3.4 million VND in Hanoi .

4. Fees for obtaining a criminal record certificate.

This document, issued by the Department of Justice or the National Criminal Record Center, provides basic information about an individual and verifies their background. Vietnamese students are required to possess this document, which costs 200,000 VND.

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5. Guardianship fees

Most high schools in Canada require international students to have a guardian when applying for admission. On average, the guardianship fee is 200-1,000 CAD (approximately 3.5-17.9 million VND).

6. Average application processing fee

When applying for admission, you must pay an application fee. This fee varies depending on the school, but it is typically 100 CAD (approximately 1.79 million VND).

7. Translation fees

The translation fee for documents is approximately 800,000 VND per set.

8. Housing costs in Canada

There are three accommodation options available to international students in Canada:

Type of housing	Reference price
Dormitory (including room and board)	12,000 - 15,000 CAD/year (215 - 269 million VND)
Apartment for rent (shared house)	300 - 700 CAD/month (5.3 - 12.5 million VND)
Staying with a local family (homestay)	400-800 CAD/month (7 - 14.3 million VND)

During your first year, you can choose to stay in the school's dormitory. With a dorm room, you'll share a room with another student, and you'll have access to the kitchen and other amenities with other students in the building.

The second option is to share an apartment in a private rental complex. This seems more comfortable as you get your own bedroom, but you still have to share other spaces in the apartment with your roommates. Additionally, you have to cover living expenses such as electricity, water, and internet. Rent costs will vary depending on the region where you study.

Finally, you can choose to live with a Canadian family in a homestay arrangement. Initially, you will have to pay a small fee for finding accommodation. By choosing this type of rental, you will live with the host family and learn more about the local culture.

9. Cost of living in Canada

In addition to housing and amenities, international students need to budget for necessities, entertainment, and emergencies.

Here are some estimated costs for your reference:

Cost of living	Reference price
Internet	67 CAD/month (approximately 1.2 million VND)
Phone	90 CAD/month (approximately 1.6 million VND)
Means of transportation	150 CAD/month (approximately 2.7 million VND)
Eat and drink	300 CAD/month (approximately 5.3 million VND)
Entertainment	50 CAD/month (approximately 895,000 VND)

According to IDP

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