Studying In Canada

1. Cost Of Living

A tradition of public education, low living costs and favourable exchange rates combine to make Canada the best value among leading English-Speaking study destinations.Following is a comparison of the fee structure and living expenses of the most common study abroad destinations:

Typical Fees:



Canada's lower tuition fees and cost of living makes it easier for International Students to obtain a high quality of life and world-class education at a cost considerably lower than you would pay for comparable programs in the UK or USA. Contact us to find out more!

2. Extensive range of Co-op programs – with in built paid work placements

As a student you cannot work in Canada - except for on Campus. However, certain Universities offer students a Co-op program which extends your course from 4 years to around 5 years. The degree is spread such that typically you would be working and earning a good salary for ONE YEAR of the total five year course hence making it possible for you to cover some of your expenses. Please note that enrollment into a Co-op program depends on how well you perform academically. Contact us to find out more!

3. January Start

Another of our Canadian Universties strong points is that they have January starts for all courses as well as September and sometimes July. Therefore you do not need to waste time once you get your results - you can simply apply for the next start date available.Contact us to find out more!

4. Quality of life – beaches, mountains, space!

British Columbia - where most of our universities are located - is a truly splendid and world renowned place for its beautiful location and temperate climate. Whether you prefer beaches, mountainous regions, lakes, or just beautiful scenery - one of our BC universities will be able to cater for your needs. You are going to live in the place and study for 4 years, so why not pick a beautiful scenic one. To find out more about where in Canada our Universities are located (British Columbia) - see the Universities page. Contact us to find out more!

5. Well resourced University Campuses

The IT, Library, Accommodation and extra curricular facilities that our network of universities offer is truly exceptional. IT facilities are accessible 24 hours of the day to allow you to keep in touch with home. Accommdation facilities can be in a self catering halls of residence or with a host family. Part of BCIE's service is to offer you advice as regards accommodation. For more information on accommodation arrangements please contact our office. Contact us to find out more!

6. Close to the USA – (Seattle)

Hard to believe - but some of our Universities are just one hour away from the U S A!

7. Cost of studying in Canada (for 1 year)

Note: Typical degree lasts four years for an undergraduate course.

	Tuition Fees	Rent	Food/ Maintenance	TOTAL (1 year)
Canadian Dollars $	$ 6,500 CND	$ 4,500 CND	$ 600 CND	$ 11,600 CND
Kenyan Shillings	400,000 KShs	270,000 KShs	36,000 KShs	36,000 KShs
Tanzanian Shillings	4,000,000 TShs	2,700,000 TShs	360,000 TShs	7,060,000 TShs
Ghanaian Cedes	29 M Cedis	20 M Cedis	3 M Cedis	52 M Cedis
Chinese	40,000 RMB	30,000 RMB	3,600 RMB	73,600 RMB
Note: The above figures are subject to change depending on the exchange rates

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To take advantage of these facts - BCIE, has within its network, a few well established Canadian Universities - To find out more about see the 'Canadian Universities' page.