Study medicine and health in Canada

Institutions in Canada where you can study medicine and health, what it costs, and what the government register says about each one.

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Taken from official records of what each institution teaches.

Canada publishes an official register: Designated Learning Institutions, from the IRCC. Where we have matched an institution to it, the profile carries a mark.

Studying in Canada at a glance

Tuition a year: CAD 24,000 to CAD 41,700
Living costs a month: CAD 1,300 to CAD 2,800
First year, all in, from: EUR 24,700
Money to show for the visa: CAD 23,400
Work during term: 24 hours a week
Stay to work after: 3 years

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for medicine and health can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study medicine and health in Canada?

Tuition for international students runs from CAD 24,000 to CAD 41,700 a year, and living costs from CAD 1,300 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 24,700. Fees for medicine and health can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Canada?

Yes, up to 24 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Canada after I graduate?

Yes: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) gives you 3 years.

Will my medicine and health degree from Canada let me work at home?

Medicine and health is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.