Study English Language & Literature in Canada

114 programmes in english language & literature at 55 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,477 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,862 USD and 22,983 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Humber College — 20,545 USD
English for Academic Studies Conestoga College — 4,642 USD
English for Academic Purposes Capilano University — 21,467 USD
Teaching English as a Second Language Conestoga College — 13,048 USD
English Langara College — 2,520 USD
Master in English Online University of Northern British Columbia Master's 8,006 USD
Bachelor in English Online Athabasca University Bachelor's —
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Humber College — 20,105 USD
English for Academic Preparation – Short Term Niagara College, Welland — 12,747 USD
Bachelor in English Online University of Northern British Columbia Bachelor's 17,269 USD
PhD in English University of Saskatchewan PhD 8,046 USD
English for Academic Preparation Niagara College, Welland — 12,747 USD
International English Language Learning (ELL) Bow Valley College — 3,595 USD
PhD in English University of Manitoba PhD 9,422 USD
Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate) Concordia University Montreal — 17,683 USD
English University of Quebec Trois Rivieres — 9,472 USD
Bachelor in Education (Secondary English) McGill University Bachelor's 18,477 USD
English Memorial University of Newfoundland — 4,633 USD
Bachelor in English, Drama & Creative Writing Brandon University Bachelor's 25,376 USD
Bachelor in English Concordia University of Edmonton Bachelor's 5,543 USD
Bachelor in English Mount Saint Vincent University Bachelor's 14,424 USD
Bachelor in English Mount Royal University Bachelor's 18,632 USD
PhD in English University of Waterloo, Canada PhD 10,725 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Literature Queen's University at Kingston Bachelor's 40,287 USD

English Language & Literature in Canada by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 52 12,862 USD 18,477 USD 22,983 USD
Master's 23 8,016 USD 11,160 USD 12,615 USD
PhD 8 10,041 USD 10,725 USD 18,276 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within english language & literature

English 113 English Studies 1

Universities for english language & literature in Canada

Study English Language & Literature in Canada: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in Canada?
114 english language & literature programmes at 55 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a english language & literature degree in Canada cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in english language & literature in Canada is 18,477 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,862 USD and 22,983 USD per year.
Can I study english language & literature in Canada in English?
Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (114 of 114).
Are any of these english language & literature programmes available online?
3 of the 114 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for english language & literature in Canada?
PhD programmes, at a median of 10,725 USD per year, against 18,477 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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