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Planning your budget
Calculate your total study cost in Canada: tuition, accommodation, settling in, cash flow and financial requirements. A numerical example helps you prepare your own budget.
Planning your budget
A useful budget distinguishes monthly expenses, settling-in costs and annual deadlines. It should reflect your city, housing and circumstances, then be corrected using amounts actually paid.
Planning your budget
Destinations cannot be compared solely through tuition or average rent. Use the same method for duration, expenses and resources, then examine the tradeoffs each scenario requires.
Planning your budget
Student cards and promotional offers may reduce some expenses, but conditions vary. Compare benefits you will actually use, required evidence and the purchase’s final cost.
Planning your budget
Student or youth fares are not always the cheapest or most suitable journeys. Compare complete itineraries, luggage and change options, then check offer eligibility when booking.
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International students Current rules
Study permits, proof of funds, Québec requirements, work and options after graduation: explore the steps, amounts and tables in our complete guide.
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