A member with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, based in Ontario, asked which Canadian universities offered the most affordable Master's programs, given a perception that graduate-level study had become the main route to PR.
What the thread suggested:- Atlantic Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI) universities tend to have relatively lower tuition fees for international students compared to programs in provinces like Ontario — worth specifically comparing programs there.
- Even in Atlantic Canada, tuition can still run well above 20,000 CAD — members cautioned not to expect dramatically cheap options, just relatively lower ones compared to other regions.
- Check whether you've already used your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. If you've already been issued a PGWP once, it generally cannot be issued again for a subsequent program — this is a critical factor to verify before committing to a second Master's program specifically for immigration purposes.
The practical takeaway: Atlantic Canada is worth prioritizing in your search for relatively lower tuition, but temper expectations (fees still commonly exceed 20K CAD), and critically, confirm you haven't already used up your PGWP eligibility before enrolling in another program hoping to use it toward PR.