University of Toronto Fees for International Students
UofT's published tuition range, English score requirements, Toronto living costs and study-permit proof-of-funds figures — with the sources to check them.
University of Toronto fees for international students
University of Toronto lists international undergraduate fees in the range of $60k–70k/yr, with Engineering specifically listed at $70,060/yr. These are the figures published by the university itself — check the exact number for your programme and year of entry directly on UofT's site before you budget, because fees vary by faculty and this range is not a single flat number.
| Item | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Published tuition range | ~$60k–70k/yr | future.utoronto.ca |
| Engineering (example) | $70,060/yr | future.utoronto.ca |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per band) · TOEFL 100 · PTE 65 | future.utoronto.ca |
The IELTS figure is the one Nepali applicants most often misread. UofT's overall band is 6.5, but the 6.0-per-skill floor is what actually gets checked when your scores are reviewed — a 7.5 in Reading does not cover a 5.5 in Speaking. If any one band is below 6.0, the application does not meet the requirement even if the overall average clears 6.5.
What it costs to live in Toronto while you study
Toronto is listed as the highest-demand city in Canada for cost of living, at $3,500/month, with a 1-bedroom rental alone running $2,300+. That monthly figure is separate from tuition — UofT's fee range above and this living-cost figure are two different bills, and you should budget for both side by side rather than treating one as covering the other.
For comparison, a few other Canadian cities from the same cost-of-living data:
| City | Monthly cost of living | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $3,500 | Highest demand; 1-BR $2,300+ |
| Vancouver | $3,500 | Most expensive rent in Canada |
| Waterloo | $2,700 | Tech town; student-heavy |
| Winnipeg | $2,200 | Lowest cost; UManitoba |
If Toronto's living cost feels heavy against UofT's tuition range, it's worth looking at the full city-by-city breakdown on the /canada hub before you commit to one city.
Proof of funds for a study permit
Canadian study permit applications ask you to show funds that scale with family size. The figures below are the amounts counsellors work with:
| Family size | Required funds |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23,448 |
| 2 | $29,192 |
| 3 | $35,888 |
| 4 | $43,572 |
| 5 | $49,419 |
| 6 | $55,736 |
| 7 | $62,054 |
| Each additional member | $6,318 |
A separate family multiplier is sometimes applied instead of the flat table above — 1 for a single applicant, 1.55 for two family members, 1.85 for three, 2.15 for four. Which version a visa officer or your counsellor uses can differ, so confirm with your AECC counsellor which figure applies to your file rather than assuming either one. Don't add the proof-of-funds figure to UofT's tuition range yourself and present that as "total needed" — the two numbers are checked by different offices for different purposes, and the officer reviewing your bank statement is not calculating your tuition bill.
Where Nepali applicants lose marks
- Treating the IELTS overall score as the whole requirement. The per-band floor (6.0 here) is the stricter test. A strong overall average with one weak band is the single most common reason a qualifying-looking application gets flagged.
- Budgeting tuition only, not living costs. UofT's fee range is tuition alone. Toronto's $3,500/month living cost is a separate, ongoing expense that a study permit officer expects to see covered by your funds, not folded into your fee estimate.
- Guessing which proof-of-funds figure applies. The flat table and the multiplier are not interchangeable, and they are not the same set of rules as a different country's funds table. If you're also exploring other destinations, run your own numbers through the /tool Master Reckoner, which matches course, cost, and funds requirements in one place rather than leaving you to average two different systems yourself.
Official sources
- University of Toronto — future.utoronto.ca
Common questions
What is the actual tuition fee at University of Toronto for international students?
UofT's own published range is $60k–70k/yr, and Engineering is listed specifically at $70,060/yr. The exact figure depends on your faculty and programme, so treat the range as a starting budget line, not a confirmed number, until you check your specific programme page.
Is $3,500 a month enough to live in Toronto as a student?
That is the figure listed for Toronto's monthly cost of living, with 1-bedroom rent alone running $2,300 or more within that budget. It is the highest cost-of-living figure among the Canadian cities in this data, alongside Vancouver.
How much money do I need to show for a Canadian study permit?
The proof-of-funds table runs from $23,448 for one person up to $62,054 for seven, with $6,318 for each extra family member beyond that. A separate family multiplier (1 / 1.55 / 1.85 / 2.15 for one to four members) is sometimes used instead — confirm with your counsellor which one your file needs rather than assuming.
Does a 6.5 IELTS overall score meet UofT's English requirement?
Only if no individual band falls below 6.0. UofT's listed requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 minimum per band, and the per-band floor is what gets checked closely, not just the average.