Best arts universities in canada

High-quality education and courses that are tailored to fit aspirants from different fields make Canada the most sought-after country by international students. With over 100 universities offering an array of courses in arts, they are considered to be the best arts universities in Canada.

Top-ranked universities like the University of Toronto [21 by THE], the University of British Columbia [41 by THE] and McGill University [48 by THE] are known for their distinguished programs in arts specialising in fields like English literature, globalisation, fine arts, design, music and many more.

The University of British Columbia is recognised for its dual degree course in Bachelor’s fine arts and master’s in management and similar combination of music and management. It is a 4.5-year-long degree where students get to do COOP and experience a world-class curriculum with opportunities to gain immense practical experience.

One of the best arts universities in Canada, the University of Alberta offers more than 8 degree courses in fields like political science, Christian theology, sociology, directing, music, theatre design and more. The annual tuition fees range from INR 5-20 Lakhs.

Laval University is also considered to be one of the best arts universities in Canada as they offer more than 36 courses that specialize in different categories of the field including literature, linguistics and various other genres of arts.

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#1University of Toronto logo

University of Toronto, Toronto

Ontario, Canada43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.6K/Yr (CA$50,790/Yr)Living$16.5K/Yr (CA$22,953/Yr)Admission M.Mus Music Technology and Digit...TOEFL93$28.7K/Yr
CA$39,860
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(76 Users)Ranked 21 by THE in 2024Ranked 25 by QS in 2025
#2The University of British Columbia logo

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.7K/Yr (CA$34,238/Yr)Living$8.2K/Yr (CA$11,353/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL90$7K/Yr
CA$9,690
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(105 Users)Ranked 41 by THE in 2024Ranked 38 by QS in 2025
#3McGill University logo

McGill University, Montreal

Quebec, Canada54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.7K/Yr (CA$44,000/Yr)Living$17.4K/Yr (CA$24,160/Yr)Admission B.A English - LiteratureDuolingo125IELTS6.5PTE65$31.7K/Yr
CA$44,000
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(22 Users)Ranked 48 by THE in 2024
#4McMaster University logo

McMaster University, Hamilton

Ontario, Canada42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32K/Yr (CA$44,391/Yr)Living$9.3K/Yr (CA$12,970/Yr)Admission M.A GlobalizationIELTS6.5PTE60$29.7K/Yr
CA$41,247
Course duration: 1 year
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9.3/10(28 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#5University of Alberta logo

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.5K/Yr (CA$22,885/Yr)Living$11.2K/Yr (CA$15,600/Yr)Admission M.F.A Art and DesignTOEFL90PTE61$8.2K/Yr
CA$11,409
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(20 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#6University of Montreal logo

University of Montreal, Montreal

Quebec, Canada23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.7K/Yr (CA$28,727/Yr)Living$684/Yr (CA$950/Yr)Admission B.Mus$20.7K/Yr
CA$28,727
Course duration: 3 years
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8.2/10(15 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#7University of Waterloo logo

University of Waterloo, Waterloo

Ontario, Canada53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41K/Yr (CA$57,000/Yr)Living$4.9K/Yr (CA$6,864/Yr)Admission B.A English - Literature and Rhe...TOEFL90PTE63$41K/Yr
CA$57,000
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(53 Users)Ranked 158 by THE in 2024Ranked 115 by QS in 2025
#8University of Ottawa logo

University of Ottawa, Ottawa

Ontario, Canada55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.2K/Yr (CA$21,158/Yr)Living$14K/Yr (CA$19,400/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE310IELTS6.5PTE60$14.1K/Yr
CA$19,630
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(34 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#9University of Calgary logo

University of Calgary, Calgary

Alberta, Canada63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.8K/Yr (CA$24,791/Yr)Living$9K/Yr (CA$12,534/Yr)Admission M.F.ADuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59$16.4K/Yr
CA$22,744
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(32 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#10Western University logo

Western University, London

Ontario, Canada57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.2K/Yr (CA$44,767/Yr)Living$13.2K/Yr (CA$18,400/Yr)Admission B.A Sports ManagmentGRE314TOEFL83PTE55$32.2K/Yr
CA$44,767
Course duration: 3 years
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5.8/10(23 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 120 by QS in 2025
#11Queen's University logo

Queen's University, Kingston

Ontario, Canada89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31K/Yr (CA$43,055/Yr)Living$13.9K/Yr (CA$19,280/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL88PTE60$41K/Yr
CA$56,999
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(23 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#12Simon Fraser University logo

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

British Columbia, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.4K/Yr (CA$31,074/Yr)Living$5.1K/Yr (CA$7,090/Yr)Admission B.BusTOEFL88PTE65$25.9K/Yr
CA$36,024
Course duration: 4 years
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5.3/10(12 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#13Laval University logo

Laval University, Quebec City

Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.7K/Yr (CA$21,777/Yr)Admission M.A Public Affairs - Analysis an...TOEFL79PTE59$15.4K/Yr
CA$21,432
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#14Dalhousie University logo

Dalhousie University, Halifax

Nova Scotia, Canada62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.3K/Yr (CA$33,814/Yr)Living$11K/Yr (CA$15,248/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL90PTE65$24.3K/Yr
CA$33,814
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#15University of Manitoba logo

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14K/Yr (CA$19,396/Yr)Living$9.3K/Yr (CA$12,929/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE308TOEFL86$14K/Yr
CA$19,491
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#16University of Saskatchewan logo

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Saskatchewan, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.6K/Yr (CA$24,389/Yr)Living$8.4K/Yr (CA$11,684/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio ArtDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE63$8.4K/Yr
CA$11,650
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#17University of Victoria logo

University of Victoria, Victoria

British Columbia, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14K/Yr (CA$19,462/Yr)Living$7.8K/Yr (CA$10,879/Yr)Admission M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL90$5.9K/Yr
CA$8,238
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#18York University logo

York University, Toronto

Ontario, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.9K/Yr (CA$45,629/Yr)Living$8.5K/Yr (CA$11,860/Yr)Admission M.DesGRE309TOEFL100PTE60$14.2K/Yr
CA$19,663
Course duration: 2 years
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5.3/10(40 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#19University of Quebec at Montreal logo

University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal

Quebec, Canada50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.7K/Yr (CA$17,607/Yr)Living$3.1K/Yr (CA$4,320/Yr)Admission M.A TheaterTOEFL61$16.7K/Yr
CA$23,150
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#20University of Guelph logo

University of Guelph, Guelph

Ontario, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25K/Yr (CA$34,698/Yr)Living$6.8K/Yr (CA$9,420/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE60$25K/Yr
CA$34,698
Course duration: 2 years
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4.0/10(25 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#21Concordia University logo

Concordia University, Montreal

Quebec, Canada73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/Yr (CA$31,427/Yr)Living$10K/Yr (CA$13,953/Yr)Admission M.DesDuolingo120TOEFL90PTE61$16.5K/Yr
CA$22,925
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(39 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#22University of Windsor logo

University of Windsor, Windsor

Ontario, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.6K/Yr (CA$49,376/Yr)Living$5.7K/Yr (CA$7,878/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film and Media ArtsDuolingo120TOEFL83PTE68$20.1K/Yr
CA$27,930
Course duration: 2 years
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8.5/10(23 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#23Toronto Metropolitan University logo

Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto

Ontario, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.9K/Yr (CA$31,839/Yr)Living$14.7K/Yr (CA$20,474/Yr)Admission M.A International Economics and ...IELTS7.0PTE63$22.9K/Yr
CA$31,864
Course duration: 1 year
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7.2/10(16 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#24University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) logo

University of New Brunswick (Fredericton), Fredericton

Newbrunswick, Canada79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.3K/Yr (CA$21,182/Yr)Living$8.5K/Yr (CA$11,873/Yr)Admission B.A Applied ArtsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE59$15.3K/Yr
CA$21,182
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#25University of Ontario Institute of Technology logo

University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa

Ontario, Canada70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.7K/Yr (CA$35,703/Yr)Admission B.Com Organizational Behaviour a...IELTS6.5PTE58$25.7K/Yr
CA$35,703
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#26Lakehead University logo

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay

Ontario, Canada83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.1K/Yr (CA$30,763/Yr)Living$8.4K/Yr (CA$11,650/Yr)Admission B.A Interdisciplinary StudiesDuolingo110TOEFL85PTE58$22.1K/Yr
CA$30,763
Course duration: 3 years
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6.0/10(6 Users)
#27University of Northern British Columbia logo

University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George

British Columbia, Canada82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $10.4K/Yr (CA$14,458/Yr)Living$7.1K/Yr (CA$9,874/Yr)Admission M.A Development EconomicsIELTS6.5PTE65$3.7K/Yr
CA$5,096
Course duration: 2 years
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#28University of Lethbridge logo

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge

Alberta, Canada84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.7K/Yr (CA$21,794/Yr)Living$5.7K/Yr (CA$7,941/Yr)Admission M.F.ADuolingo115TOEFL80PTE54$11.2K/Yr
CA$15,521
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(4 Users)
#29Memorial University of Newfoundland logo

Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's

Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.3K/Yr (CA$17,082/Yr)Living$8.3K/Yr (CA$11,573/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE309TOEFL90PTE58$7K/Yr
CA$9,666
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(15 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#30Carleton University logo

Carleton University, Ottawa

Ontario, Canada73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.2K/Yr (CA$25,325/Yr)Living$9.3K/Yr (CA$12,907/Yr)Admission M.DesGRE310TOEFL86PTE60$14.9K/Yr
CA$20,717
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(24 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#31University of Sherbrooke logo

University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke

Quebec, Canada73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.2K/Yr (CA$23,940/Yr)Living$6.6K/Yr (CA$9,192/Yr)Admission M.Ed School and Social Adaptatio...TOEFL100$19.3K/Yr
CA$26,860
Course duration: 18 months
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6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 501 by ARWU in 2022
#32University of Regina logo

University of Regina, Regina

Saskatchewan, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.9K/Yr (CA$27,610/Yr)Living$5.6K/Yr (CA$7,780/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio Art PracticeGRE328TOEFL70PTE59$7.4K/Yr
CA$10,230
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(4 Users)
#33Vancouver Island University logo

Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo

British Columbia, Canada98%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.2K/Yr (CA$25,258/Yr)Living$11.4K/Yr (CA$15,852/Yr)Admission Certificate Exploratory Universi...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$18.2K/Yr
CA$25,258
Course duration: 1 year
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6.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#34Brock University logo

Brock University, St. Catharines

Ontario, Canada85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.5K/Yr (CA$28,530/Yr)Living$6.7K/Yr (CA$9,280/Yr)Admission M.A HistoryTOEFL105PTE58$14.5K/Yr
CA$20,175
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 1223 by CWUR in 2022
#35St. Thomas University logo

St. Thomas University, Fredericton

Newbrunswick, Canada49%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.4K/Yr (CA$18,610/Yr)Living$8.8K/Yr (CA$12,192/Yr)Admission B.A Fine Arts (Major)Duolingo105TOEFL89PTE61$13.4K/Yr
CA$18,610
Course duration: 3 years
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7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#36Wilfrid Laurier University logo

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo

Ontario, Canada70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.2K/Yr (CA$30,822/Yr)Living$3.2K/Yr (CA$4,425/Yr)Admission M.A Community MusicTOEFL89PTE60$15.7K/Yr
CA$21,807
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(9 Users)Ranked 1182 by CWUR in 2022
#37Trent University logo

Trent University, Peterborough

Ontario, Canada35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.6K/Yr (CA$28,648/Yr)Living$11.9K/Yr (CA$16,500/Yr)Admission B.A English Literature - Literar...Duolingo115TOEFL86PTE59$22K/Yr
CA$30,549
Course duration: 3 years
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5.5/10(12 Users)Ranked 1306 by CWUR in 2022
#38Laurentian University logo

Laurentian University, Sudbury

Ontario, Canada70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.6K/Yr (CA$28,620/Yr)Living$4.9K/Yr (CA$6,807/Yr)Admission B.F.ADuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$20.6K/Yr
CA$28,620
Course duration: 4 years
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4.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1617 by CWUR in 2022
#39University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres logo

University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres, Trois-Rivieres

Quebec, Canada81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.8K/Yr (CA$20,519/Yr)Living$2.8K/Yr (CA$3,870/Yr)Admission M.A LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE65$14.8K/Yr
CA$20,519
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1664 by CWUR in 2022
#40Saint Mary's University logo

Saint Mary's University, Halifax

Nova Scotia, Canada85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.3K/Yr (CA$23,979/Yr)Living$8.4K/Yr (CA$11,615/Yr)Admission B.A International Development St...Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE58$21.2K/Yr
CA$29,400
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 1708 by CWUR in 2022
#41University of Winnipeg logo

University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.4K/Yr (CA$18,558/Yr)Living$4.3K/Yr (CA$5,982/Yr)Admission M.A HistoryDuolingo120TOEFL86PTE58$10.4K/Yr
CA$14,401
Course duration: 2 years
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5.8/10(10 Users)Ranked 1806 by CWUR in 2022
#42University of Quebec at Chicoutimi logo

University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi

Quebec, Canada88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $7.8K/Yr (CA$10,787/Yr)Living$2.8K/Yr (CA$3,870/Yr)Admission M.A$7.1K/Yr
CA$9,864
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1946 by CWUR in 2022
#43Algoma University logo

Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario, Canada76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.5K/Yr (CA$21,522/Yr)Living$8.1K/Yr (CA$11,222/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE63$15.5K/Yr
CA$21,522
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
1.5/10(7 Users)
#44OCAD University logo

OCAD University, Toronto

Ontario, Canada45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.5K/Yr (CA$45,163/Yr)Admission M.A Digital FuturesDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE58$36.2K/Yr
CA$50,265
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(1 User)
#45The King's University logo

The King's University, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $5.2K/Yr (CA$7,275/Yr)Living$4.2K/Yr (CA$5,802/Yr)Admission B.A Politics, History, Economics...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE59$5.2K/Yr
CA$7,275
Course duration: 4 years
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#46University Canada West logo

University Canada West, Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32K/Yr (CA$44,500/Yr)Living$1.9K/Yr (CA$2,600/Yr)Admission A.ADuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE61$32K/Yr
CA$44,500
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(10 Users)
#47Acadia University logo

Acadia University, Wolfville

Nova Scotia, Canada71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.4K/Yr (CA$22,832/Yr)Living$5.3K/Yr (CA$7,300/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre - PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE61$16.4K/Yr
CA$22,832
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(3 Users)
#48Athabasca University logo

Athabasca University, Athabasca

Alberta, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.7K/Yr (CA$24,552/Yr)Living$576/Yr (CA$800/Yr)Admission Graduate Certificate Data Analyt...IELTS6.0PTE59$17.7K/Yr
CA$24,552
Course duration: 18 months
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#49Bishop's University logo

Bishop's University, Sherbrooke

Quebec, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.5K/Yr (CA$25,688/Yr)Living$6.3K/Yr (CA$8,704/Yr)Admission M.A Leadership, Societies and La...IELTS6.5PTE60$14.2K/Yr
CA$19,704
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(3 Users)
#50Brandon University logo

Brandon University, Brandon

Manitoba, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.1K/Yr (CA$15,432/Yr)Living$5.6K/Yr (CA$7,720/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance and Literature...TOEFL85PTE60$9.8K/Yr
CA$13,658
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(1 User)