List of Affordable Universities in Canada

1/ MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

Memorial University of Newfoundland is a public university established in 1925, with four campuses located in cities along the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland and Labrador province in the Atlantic region. Memorial University is a multidisciplinary university with over 18,000 students, including approximately 2,700 international students from more than 110 countries worldwide. The university is ranked among the top 8 comprehensive universities in Canada and within the top 2% globally. Being a multidisciplinary university, it offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields.

2/ UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

University Of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) was established in 1804 and is located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, which was once the richest province in Canada’s history. With over 200 years of history, UPEI boasts state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities that meet all the educational and living needs of students. Additionally, the university offers free access to various indoor sports facilities for students, including ice hockey rinks, basketball courts, swimming pools, squash courts, gyms, and saunas. With over 4,600 students, UPEI is ranked 8th among public institutions in Canada. It is one of the oldest public universities in Canada, growing alongside the development of the maple leaf country.

3/ CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY

Cape Breton University (CBU) is a Canadian public university established in 1951. It is home to nearly 3,500 students, including more than 1,900 international students from over 40 countries worldwide. Cape Breton University is located in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This coastal city is located on the Atlantic coast in eastern Canada and is home to some of the most beautiful beach destinations in the world. Sydney is also considered a key political city and a major processing center for Canada’s Immigration Department. Additionally, Nova Scotia is a province with a high demand for skilled workers, has one of the most affordable costs of living in Canada, and is a priority for immigration policies. The climate here is rated as having the warmest winters in Canada, with temperatures ranging from 0 to -2 degrees, due to the influence of the warm ocean currents.

4/ CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY OF EDMONTON

The university is located in Montreal, the capital of Quebec, a modern city that is home to four major universities, with a distinctly European architectural style and artistic flair. Currently, Concordia University has two campuses in downtown Montreal (the main campus) and Notre Dame de Grace, investing heavily in facilities to provide the most advanced educational environment possible. Each year, the university attracts a large number of international students from 25 countries due to its professionalism and effectiveness in teaching.

5/ MOUNT SAINT VINCENT UNIVERSITY

Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) was founded in 1873 and is an applied education institution that helps students quickly integrate into Canadian life. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the largest city on the Atlantic coast of Canada, the university focuses on small class sizes to ensure that each student receives personalized attention. As a result, the university is known for its limited number of students and does not accept additional students once class sizes are full, a policy that applies to many programs. With a variety of specialized programs, excellent teaching methods, and creativity, MSVU attracts a large number of international students from over 60 countries worldwide.

6/ UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

The University of Manitoba (UM) was established in 1877 and is the first university in Western Canada. It is located in Winnipeg, one of Canada’s most dynamic and multicultural cities, with two campuses in the southern and central parts of the city. Winnipeg is home to many renowned research centers and institutes in Canada. The university is 12 km from downtown and has a total area of 274 hectares, housing more than 60 main buildings for teaching and research. The University of Manitoba is honored to be among the top 15 research universities in Canada and is ranked among the top 400 universities globally by Times Higher Education.

7/ UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) was established in 1785 and is the oldest English-language university in Canada, with two campuses located in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick. As one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, UNB has been recognized as a school with “the highest teaching quality,” “a leader in educational innovation,” and “the most comprehensive,” making it one of the top five universities in Canada. The university’s Institute for Biomedical Engineering is renowned worldwide, and the Canadian Rivers Institute is known for its in-depth research on coastal and aquatic projects globally.

8/ VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a public university located in British Columbia, Canada. Originally established as a vocational school in the city of Nanaimo in 1936, it became Vancouver Island University in 1969. Over 70 years of development has made VIU one of the best public universities in Canada. Known as a center of excellence in teaching, applied research, and training, VIU meets the labor needs of the region and the world by training talented graduates each year. VIU has significantly contributed to the cultural, social, economic, and intellectual development of Vancouver. The university continuously encourages and creates the best conditions for students to enhance their knowledge, develop skills, and harness their potential to shape their future.

9/ ACADIA UNIVERSITY

Acadia University was established in 1838 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Canada. The university is located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, 100 km from Halifax, just a one-hour drive, and only a two-hour flight from Toronto. Acadia University is situated on the scenic Atlantic coast with a temperate climate, temperatures ranging from -10 degrees to 25 degrees Celsius. The city has a population of 38,000 people and is nestled in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by lakes, streams, and vast green forests, attracting millions of tourists each year. Acadia has been recognized multiple times for its educational quality (as one of Canada’s top universities) and teaching experience. With small class sizes, highly qualified professors, and a student-professor ratio of 1/11, each professor will care for 11 students.

10/ UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE

The University of Lethbridge was founded in 1967. Today, the university has three main campuses located in three cities: Calgary, Lethbridge, and Edmonton, making it very convenient for international students studying in Canada. The university is located in the Atlantic region, which is currently a priority area for immigration policies, and its climate, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, is more temperate than other inland regions. The University of Lethbridge currently offers over 150 undergraduate programs and more than 60 graduate programs. With high-quality education and modern facilities, the University of Lethbridge consistently ranks among the top 3 universities in Canada for undergraduate programs and research.

11/ THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY

Established in 1970, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is the third-largest public university and one of the top six research institutions in Canada. The university is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Kamloops, British Columbia, about a 45-minute flight from Vancouver. Kamloops has a temperate climate, a high quality of life, low living costs, and is surrounded by many recreational destinations. In addition, Kamloops is a potential job market for graduates, with strengths in key industries such as transportation, healthcare, and more. As a public university, TRU’s educational quality is recognized by the government of British Columbia and various educational organizations, giving parents and international students peace of mind.

NEEC is a reputable U.S. study abroad consulting unit, providing detailed guidance and consultation to students to register at top U.S. universities. Please chat with us, or leave your information to receive detailed consultation.