Study in Canada for Free:
An International Student's Guide
Fortunately, certain nations, like Canada, provide high-quality education free of charge to certain international and local students. Those who want to travel and study in Canada without having to pay for tuition have several options to choose from! So let’s get started as we help you discover the best ways to study for free in Canada!
Steps on How to Get a Free Education in Canada
International students may get a free education via fully-funded international scholarships even if students technically can’t receive “waived” tuition fees in any of Canada’s universities/colleges.
In the following section, we’ll list a few of the fully funded scholarships provided by some of Canada’s finest colleges, but for now let’s first talk about how we can apply and GET a scholarship before anything else.
Step 1: Spend Some Time Researching
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Learning about the options available to international students in a country is the first step. You could start by looking at the colleges online that provide international students with full scholarships.
Step 2: Choose the Best University For You
Once you’ve done your research, choose the institution to which you want to submit an application to. The course you want to take and the financial assistance available to foreign students are two things you should also take into account while selecting a university.
Step 3: Apply Before the Deadline
If your chosen institution is giving you a scholarship based on certain conditions, you immediately qualify without having to submit an application. If not, you must be aware of the need-based scholarship deadline and submit your application by the exact deadline stated.
Click to learn more about studying in Canada in 2025 for international students.
Top 3 Canadian Scholarships To Apply For
When it comes to Canada, the country welcomes immigrants in much greater numbers than the United States. This makes the immigration process easier and less time-consuming than the US!
1st Option: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships - University of Toronto
Eligibility Requirements: a non-Canadian foreign student (i.e., one who needs a study permission); enrolled in your last year of high school or graduated after June 2022.
Coverage: Fully funded tuition and books
2nd Option: UdeM exemption scholarship program - University of Montreal
Eligibility Requirements: Not a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, but who is required to obtain a study permit and who will participate full-time in a study program for the duration of their studies.
Coverage: Fully funded tuition
3rd Option: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship - University of Waterloo
Eligibility Requirements: You must be a Canadian citizen enrolled in a PhD program at a Canadian university, OR a non-Canadian (permanent resident or foreign national) studying PhD at a Canadian or foreign institution.
Coverage: The scholarship provide each recipient up to $60,000 over a three-year period.
Study in Canada for Free: Commonly Asked Questions
For tuition, you’ll probably need between $20,000 and $30,000/year. This range is simply an average and will change depending on the school and program you are enrolled in.
Tuition fees: $1,715 to 20,050 CAD/year
