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Cost of studying in Canada for Nepali students

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Visa fee

CA$150

Study permit fee per person. Biometrics cost CAD 85 more.

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Money to show

CA$23,448/year

Living costs for one student outside Quebec, for applications made on or after 1 September 2026. Tuition and travel come on top.

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Canada asks for proof that you can pay tuition, living costs and travel for your first year. The fees to apply are low; the money you show is the big number.

How the money you show is worked out

  1. Tuition: your first year's fees, as on your letter of acceptance.
  2. Living costs: CAD 23,448 for one student outside Quebec (applications from 1 September 2026).
  3. Travel: the cost of getting to Canada.

Quebec sets its own amounts, so check with the Quebec immigration ministry if you are going there.

Costs at a glance

Visa or permit fee

Study permit fee per person. Biometrics cost CAD 85 more.

CA$150

Living costs you must show

Living costs for one student outside Quebec, for applications made on or after 1 September 2026. Tuition and travel come on top.

CA$23,448/year
Tuition is set by each university and comes on top of these figures.

Common questions

How much is the proof of funds for Canada in 2026?
CAD 23,448 a year for a single student outside Quebec, for applications made on or after 1 September 2026. Tuition and travel come on top.
What fees do I pay when I apply?
The study permit fee is CAD 150 per person and biometrics cost CAD 85 per person.
Does the amount change every year?
Yes. IRCC updates the living-cost amount every year. It rose from CAD 22,895 to CAD 23,448 on 1 September 2026.

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