Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Canada
685 programmes in humanities & liberal arts at 80 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 17,680 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,557 USD and 22,385 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Humanities & Liberal Arts programmes
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Humanities & Liberal Arts in Canada by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 336 | 12,557 USD | 17,680 USD | 22,385 USD |
| Master's | 108 | 7,834 USD | 11,310 USD | 19,001 USD |
| PhD | 21 | 10,659 USD | 10,659 USD | 11,883 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 humanities & liberal arts
Universities for humanities & liberal arts in Canada
- Laval University, Quebec City (49)
- Concordia University Montreal (30)
- University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (25)
- Humber College (24)
- Canadore College (22)
- Capilano University (21)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (21)
- University of Manitoba (19)
- Thompson Rivers University (18)
- University of Saskatchewan (17)
Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Canada: common questions
- How many humanities & liberal arts programmes are there in Canada?
- 685 humanities & liberal arts programmes at 80 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in humanities & liberal arts in Canada is 17,680 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,557 USD and 22,385 USD per year.
- Can I study humanities & liberal arts in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the humanities & liberal arts programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (685 of 685).
- Are any of these humanities & liberal arts programmes available online?
- 22 of the 685 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for humanities & liberal arts in Canada?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 10,659 USD per year, against 17,680 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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