When applying to become an international student, you need to know the different fees that you will have to pay. There are four major types of fees:
- application fees
- tuition fees
- applying for a visa
- your cost of living
Studying in either Canada or the United States requires you to have around $20,000 to cover your cost of living and tuition fees. It is also important to have that amount because it is required as proof of financial stability for your student visa.
When you apply for a student visa, it is important to show that you are capable of paying for your tuition fee and cost of living. This will increase your chances of being accepted to for a visa.
Let’s break down some of the major types of fees for international study below.
Application Fee
The application fee is usually between $30 to $150 for each program. You can find the exact application fee for each program in the program’s page on our website. This application fee is for the school you are applying to, not ApplyBoard. ApplyBoard’s services are 100% free for students!
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees can range from $7,000 to $30,000 based on what program, what level of education and what school you wish to study at. In most cases, colleges tend to have a lower tuition fee than universities.
For most areas of study, we have programs with tuition fees less than $15,000 per year.
You can search for programs in your field of study, see their exact tuition fees and sort them by tuition fee using our Search Tool!
Costs for a Visa
The cost to apply for a visa for USA is US$160
A study permit for Canada is C$150
More charges may be required depending on your nationality.
Living Costs
In 2016, the minimum cost of living varied from $8,000 to $15,000 across North America.
Whichever country you choose to study abroad in, the ApplyBoard team can help you with your application. Just reach out!
