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University Canada West Fees for Indian Students

UCW (Vancouver) is known for private Vancouver university known for its MBA. Below: tuition, living costs in Vancouver, the total in rupees and loan options.

  • Total ≈ ₹63 lakh – ₹73 lakh
  • Tuition CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year
  • Intakes: Fall (Sep)
  • Typical loan ₹44 lakh – ₹66 lakh

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How much does UCW cost for Indian students?

A 2-year master's at University Canada West costs about ₹63 lakh – ₹73 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year, living costs of about CAD 25,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹44 lakh – ₹66 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.

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Official sources: University Canada West — official website · IRCC — Study permit

UCW at a glance

Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Type
Private university
Known for
Private Vancouver university known for its MBA
Tuition (international)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year
Living costs used
CAD 25,000 a year
Total for 2 years
₹63 lakh – ₹73 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)
English tests
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
Work during study
Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions
After graduation
PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
Official website
ucanwest.ca

Fee breakdown

UCW cost for Indian students

2-year master's, at CAD 1 ≈ ₹68. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.

UCW cost for Indian students
CostPer yearTotal (2 years)
TuitionCAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year₹27 lakh – ₹35 lakh
Living costsCAD 25,000 a year₹34 lakh
One-time costs (visa, flights, deposits)—₹2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh
Total—₹63 lakh – ₹73 lakh

Popular programs

Programs Indian students choose at UCW

MBA

MBA tuition CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year.

Compare

UCW vs similar universities in Canada

The 6 closest by total cost; 6 of them cost less in total.

UCW vs similar universities in Canada
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
UCW (this page)VancouverCAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000₹63 lakh – ₹73 lakh
UWindsorWindsorCAD 22,000 – CAD 30,000₹60 lakh – ₹73 lakh
GuelphGuelphCAD 22,000 – CAD 30,000₹60 lakh – ₹73 lakh
Ontario TechOshawaCAD 22,000 – CAD 30,000₹60 lakh – ₹73 lakh
LaurierWaterlooCAD 22,000 – CAD 30,000₹60 lakh – ₹73 lakh
UVicVictoriaCAD 22,000 – CAD 30,000₹60 lakh – ₹73 lakh
LakeheadThunder BayCAD 22,000 – CAD 28,000₹60 lakh – ₹70 lakh

Living there

Living costs in Vancouver

Canada's most expensive housing market, with a large tech and film sector. A room in shared housing usually costs CAD 950 – CAD 1,500 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is CAD 21,000 – CAD 27,600.

For the cost table we use CAD 25,000 a year — toronto and Vancouver rents run well above IRCC's minimum. During your studies you can work up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions.

Master's students now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, and study permits are capped each year.

Funding

How Indian students fund UCW

Typical loan: ₹44 lakh – ₹66 lakh. EMIs on a ₹54 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.

How Indian students fund UCW
Interest rate7 years10 years15 years
9%₹86,881₹68,405₹54,770
10.5%₹91,048₹72,865₹59,692
12%₹95,325₹77,474₹64,809

Timeline

Applying to UCW for the Fall 2027 intake

  1. 01

    10–12 months before

    Take IELTS; shortlist programs at UCW and similar universities.

  2. 02

    8–10 months before

    Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.

  3. 03

    6–9 months before

    Apply on UCW's application portal and to scholarships.

  4. 04

    4–6 months before

    Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹44 lakh – ₹66 lakh).

  5. 05

    2–4 months before

    Apply for the Canada study permit: receive the letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Tuition is CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹63 lakh – ₹73 lakh.

At CAD 1 ≈ ₹68, a year's tuition is about ₹14 lakh – ₹18 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.

Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 6 cost less in total and 0 cost more. UCW's tuition is below the middle of our Canada list.

Yes, within visa rules: up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.

Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹44 lakh – ₹66 lakh.

Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.

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