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Studying at Centennial means budgeting for three layers - tuition, mandatory ancillary fees, and Toronto living costs with tuition itself sitting in the mid-range for an Ontario college. The 2026–27 figures below are approximate annual estimates for tuition only. INR values are approximate (around ₹61 per CAD 1).
| Course Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,000 – 20,000 |
₹10.4L – ₹12.2L |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
CAD 18,000 – 23,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹14.0L |
|
Graduate Certificate (postgraduate) |
CAD 16,000 – 22,000 |
₹9.8L – ₹13.4L |
|
Ancillary fees (mandatory, incl. international health insurance) |
Charged per semester, varies by program |
NA |
|
Co-op fee (per work term, where applicable) |
CAD 450 |
₹27.5K |
Ancillary fees are mandatory and non-negotiable, cover international health insurance and student services, and are billed each semester on top of tuition.
Among the programs international students choose most, tuition clusters in a predictable mid-range band, with degrees and specialised tech programs toward the top. All figures are indicative annual international tuition.
| Popular Programme | Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Business / Business Administration |
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,000 – 19,000 |
₹10.4L – ₹11.6L |
|
Software Engineering Technology |
Advanced Diploma |
CAD 18,000 – 21,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹12.8L |
|
Hospitality & Tourism / Culinary |
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,000 – 20,000 |
₹10.4L – ₹12.2L |
|
Project Management |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 17,000 – 22,000 |
₹10.4L – ₹13.4L |
|
Business Analytics |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 17,000 – 22,000 |
₹10.4L – ₹13.4L |
|
Cybersecurity |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 18,000 – 23,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹14.0L |
As one of Canada's most expensive cities, Toronto puts living costs front and centre in a Centennial budget often rivalling tuition over a year. The estimates below are a monthly guide; rent is the biggest swing factor, while the all-inclusive on-campus residence offers a more predictable alternative.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost (CAD) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (off-campus rent / share) |
CAD 800 – 1,400 |
₹49K – ₹85K |
|
Food and groceries |
CAD 400 – 600 |
₹24K – ₹37K |
|
Transport (TTC student pass) |
CAD 128 |
₹8K |
|
Utilities & internet (off-campus) |
CAD 100 – 200 |
₹6K – ₹12K |
|
Mobile and phone |
CAD 40 – 60 |
₹2K – ₹4K |
|
Personal and leisure |
CAD 150 – 300 |
₹9K – ₹18K |
|
Estimated total |
CAD 1,600 – 2,700 |
₹1.0L – ₹1.6L |
Centennial Place at the Progress Campus is all-inclusive - utilities, internet, and full kitchens in every suite so there's no mandatory meal plan. A full year's living expenses in Toronto typically run around CAD 18,000 – 28,000 beyond tuition.
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
|
Application fee |
CAD 125, covering up to five program choices. |
|
Tuition deposit |
Around CAD 250 to confirm an offer and receive documents for the study permit. |
|
Ancillary fees |
Mandatory and non-negotiable, billed per semester; cover student services, athletics, technology, and the international health insurance plan. |
|
Co-op fee |
CAD 450 per work term for co-op programs (plus a Canadian Workplace Orientation fee for international co-op students). |
|
Residence application, deposit & insurance |
Security deposit plus mandatory personal property (renters') insurance at Centennial Place. |
|
Late payment fee |
CAD 150 per semester on any outstanding balance after the due date. |
|
Study permit & proof of funds |
A study permit and Provincial Attestation Letter are required, with application fees and proof-of-funds (including a GIC) paid at the visa stage. |
Centennial charges tuition and ancillary fees by semester, with both due by the date on the Fee Statement; a CAD 150 late fee applies per semester to any unpaid balance, and non-payment can lead to a withdrawn offer or blocked registration. International students are automatically enrolled in the comprehensive health insurance plan through ancillary fees, which cannot be opted out of. Co-op programs add a per-work-term fee. Residence rent at Centennial Place is billed monthly on the 1st under a lease agreement, separate from college fees.
Centennial's awards are merit-based and competitive rather than guaranteed, so most international students pay close to the headline tuition, with a smaller number reducing costs through entrance or mobility awards.
| Programme | Headline Fee (CAD/yr) | With Scholarship | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Any eligible program (International Entrance Scholarship) |
CAD 16,000 – 23,000 |
Up to CAD 5,000 (competitive) |
Reduced by award amount |
|
Any eligible program (International Mobility award) |
CAD 16,000 – 23,000 |
Around CAD 4,000 |
Reduced by award amount |
|
No scholarship |
CAD 16,000 – 23,000 |
None |
Close to headline fee |
Entrance and mobility awards are limited and competitive; in-course scholarships become available after two consecutive semesters in good standing.
A rough all-in estimate for year one (tuition plus ~12 months of living):
| Programme | Tuition (CAD) | + Living (approx. 12 months) | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,000 – 20,000 |
CAD 20,000 |
CAD 37,000 – 40,000 (₹22.6L – ₹24.4L) |
|
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 16,000 – 22,000 |
CAD 20,000 |
CAD 36,000 – 42,000 (₹22.0L – ₹25.6L) |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
CAD 18,000 – 23,000 |
CAD 20,000 |
CAD 38,000 – 43,000 (₹23.2L – ₹26.2L) |
Excludes visa, travel, and one-off setup costs; reduces with any entrance/mobility scholarship and co-op earnings.
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