Paying for your studies in Canada
If you’ve accepted an offer from a Canadian university, or you plan to study in Canada, you’ll want to know how much everything costs.
Application and acceptance fees
Due to Kaplan’s partnerships with Canadian universities, if you apply through us, then the application fees are waived. You won’t have to pay anything to apply to a Canadian university.
After accepting your offer, you’ll need to officially confirm your place. This typically means you will need to pay your university’s acceptance deposit.
Paying your deposit
In Canada, an acceptance deposit is a fee paid to formally confirm your intent to enrol at the university. This fee varies depending on your university and program, ranging from CAD $1,000 to $5,000.
Acceptance deposits are refundable in the case of a study permit refusal.
Deposit due dates depend on the university and intake you have applied for. If you’re confident that you’ll accept your offer, we recommend that you pay your acceptance deposit as soon as possible. Paying this fee will mean you can take the next steps in the admission process, such as securing a Canadian study permit.
Yes, your deposit goes towards your university tuition fees. It will be deducted from the outstanding tuition fees that you need to pay.
Choosing your student housing
Student housing at Canadian universities is generally given to students on a first-come, first-served basis — it’s highly recommended to apply prior to student housing deadlines. Typically, you’ll pay a student housing application fee, and upon receiving a room offer, you’ll then pay a housing acceptance fee. Some universities may also require a security deposit.
Visit our Canada student housing page to learn more about your housing options.
Applying for a study permit
To study abroad in Canada, you’ll need to apply for a Canadian study permit. You need to provide proof of acceptance to a designated learning institution (DLI) and evidence that you have the funds to cover your tuition and living costs for one academic year.
You can apply for a study permit on the Canadian government’s website. Processing time takes around 10 weeks, so apply as soon as possible!
UVic and U of A are now able to distribute provincial attestation letters (PALs) to incoming international students who have received a letter of admission and paid their acceptance deposit.
How to make a payment
To secure your spot at the University of Victoria, please pay your acceptance deposit through the UVic student portal using your NetLink ID.
For the University of Alberta, please pay your acceptance deposit through the U of A Launchpad portal.
Other questions about payments
When are my payments due?
Once you’ve accepted your offer and paid your deposit, you’ll need to pay tuition, room and board, and any other mandatory fees for the first semester or academic year.
Payments are often due in full at the start of the semester, usually a couple of weeks before classes begin. You may also need to make a separate earlier payment to confirm your on-campus housing.
Will Kaplan charge me any fees?
No. When you apply to a Canadian university with Kaplan, you won’t be charged any application fees.
Need more information on tuition fees and costs?
Visit our Canada fees and costs page for a complete outline of the costs involved with studying at a Canadian university.
Have questions about paying for your studies?
Contact us and we’ll talk through your personal situation with you.
