Top Project Management Colleges in Canada: Rankings & Fees

There are a number of project management colleges in Canada, including the University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, etc. The total fees applicable to international students in top project management universities in Canada range between $17,904- $42,113 for the master in project management degree program.

Project management courses are 1-2 year programs offered as a graduate certificate, diploma, or master’s degree in Canada. Students are trained to lead a project through initiation, planning, execution, and controlling in a complex environment. Top colleges in Canada for project management, along with the admission requirements, tuition fees, and other details, are discussed.

Table of Contents

• List of Top Project Management Colleges in Canada
• Top Project Management Courses in Canada
• Why Pursue Project Management Courses at Canadian Colleges?
• Application Deadlines of Top Project Management Colleges in Canada
• Eligibility Criteria and Documents Required
• Cost of Pursuing Project Management Programs in Canada
  
  • Pre-Arrival Costs
  • Tuition Fees
  • Living Costs
• Career Prospects and Salaries

List of Top Project Management Colleges in Canada

Canada has very few colleges offering project management courses at various levels of study. Listed below are the best project management colleges in Canada:

1. University of British Columbia
2. University of Calgary
3. Northeastern University
4. University of New Brunswick

1. University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia is ranked #37 in the world by THE Rankings 2022 and offers the MEng in Civil Engineering- Project and Construction Management and the Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering- Project and Construction Management programs. The duration of both the courses is 2 years each. Given below are the average tuition fees and admission requirements for international students at the University of British Columbia:

• The average tuition fees are $42,113.40
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 65% or equivalent
• TOEFL (iBT): 100
• IELTS: 7.0
• Statement of Purpose (for MASc admission)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation for MASc admission
• 1 Letter of Recommendation for MEng admission
• Resume

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2. University of Calgary

The University of Calgary offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering- Project Management, Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering- Project Management, and MBA in Project Management programs to students from all around the world. The tuition fees and admission requirements for admission to the University of Calgary are listed below:

• The Master of Science Civil Engineering- Project Management duration is 2 years and costs around $17,904
• The Master of Engineering Civil Engineering- Project Management duration is 12-16 months and costs around $21,056- $28,075
• The MBA in Project Management program duration is 20 months and costs around $29, 027.22
• A four-year undergraduate degree in science or engineering with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent
• TOEFL (iBT): 86
• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL (iBT): 97 for MBA in Project Management
• IELTS: 7.0 for MBA in Project Management
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• 2 Reference Letters
• Application Fee: $145
• Research Proposal for MEng admission
• A minimum of 2-year work experience and a GMAT score of 550 for admission to MBA in Project Management

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3. Northeastern University

Northeastern University offers a unique Master of Science in Project Management program that offers flexible learning options to international students. The admission requirements for international students at Northeastern University are as follows:

• The Master of Science in Project Management program duration is 15- 24 months and costs around $37,571
• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college in any discipline
• TOEFL (iBT): 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

4. University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick offers an MBA in Project Management program to students belonging to different nationalities. The average tuition fees and admission requirements for international students at the University of New Brunswick are:

• The MBA in Project Management duration is 12 months and costs around $35,329
• Admission Fee: $125
• A three-year honours degree or a four-year Canadian undergraduate degree
• A minimum GMAT score of 550
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• TOEFL (iBT): 93
• 2 years of minimum professional work experience
• A valid passport

Top Project Management Courses in Canada

Project management courses in Canada are offered in the areas of quality management, risk management, operations management, finance, etc. Project Managers work towards initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to meet the goals and objectives in a specified time. Given below are some of the project management courses in Canada for international students:

• Project management in Environmental Studies
• Engineering Project Management
• Construction Project Management
• IT Project Management

Why Pursue Project Management Courses at Canadian Colleges?

Project Management is one of the top 10 in-demand occupations sought after by Canadian IT employers. Given below are a few reasons to pursue project management courses in Canada:

• It is estimated that there will be around 15.7 million new project management jobs globally in the coming years, according to the Project Management Institute
• The project management labour force in key sectors is expected to grow by 33%, according to the Anderson Economic Group (AEG) report 
• Canada is one of the most sought-after study abroad destinations for international students, with nearly 600,000 students coming from outside Canada
• There has been a 154% increase in international student enrollment since 2010, mainly due to the quality of education offered in top Canadian universities
• International students in Canada can work for up to 3 years post-graduation on receiving their Canadian work permit

Application Deadlines of Top Project Management Colleges in Canada

Though applications are accepted until September in the top universities of Canada, international students are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that they have sufficient time to complete their visa process. The application deadlines of some of the best project management colleges in Canada are given in the table below:

University	Application Deadline
Vancouver Island University	March 2022
Humber College	May 2022
University of Winnipeg	May 2022
Northeastern University	February 2022
Royal Roads University	June 2022
Canadore College	February 2022
Centennial College	Anytime

Eligibility Criteria and Documents Required

In Canada, different universities have different eligibility requirements for project management courses. These are the requirements for project management courses offered at the majority of universities:

• Applicants must have completed 10+2 with at least 60% marks (from a recognized board) for pursuing UG degree programs in project management.
• To apply for PG programs, students must hold a UG degree in science or engineering with at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
• Standardized scores required by some universities
• Work experience (if required for PG programs)

Cost of Pursuing Project Management Programs in Canada

There are three major costs that students need to consider while pursuing project management courses in Canada. These are the pre-arrival costs, tuition fees, and the cost of living in Canada. In this section, we will discuss each of these costs in detail.

Pre-Arrival Costs

These are the one-time costs that students need to bear before arriving in the country or while pursuing their course. The following table shows all the pre-arrival costs:

Expenses	Cost (in CAD)
GMAT Fee	355
University Application Fee	Varies
Visa Application Fee	334
Health Insurance	862
Airfare	1988

Tuition Fees

A master's in project management program in Canada costs between 17,904 CAD and 42,113 CAD for the full program. While the cost of a graduate certificate or diploma in project management ranges between 15,209 and 22,514 CAD. In Canada, the number of PGD and PG certificate project management courses available to international students is significantly higher. International students can easily obtain Canadian PR through these short-term programs.

Living Costs

The living expenses in Canada include the costs of books and materials, housing, transportation, food and beverages, etc. The table below provides an estimate of some of the major living costs in Canada:

Expenses	Costs per month (in CAD)
Accomodation	270-810
Books and supplies	327
Food	250-300
Transportation	100
Other related expenses	78-163

Career Prospects and Salaries

Tabulated below are some of the popular project management jobs in Canada, along with their respective salaries:

Job Roles	Average Annual Salaries (CAD)
Project Manager (General)	75,000
Project Coordinator (General)	46,000
Production Superintendent	93,000
Program Project Manager	74,000
Project Administrator	45,000
Project Manager Marketing	63,000
Project Management Construction	83,000

The Anderson Economic Group (AEG) estimates that there will be 50 million jobs for project managers worldwide by 2025. This has resulted in a growing demand for project managers in Canada. Several industries related to project management are hiring competent individuals. These industries include banking, health care, insurance, automobile, telecommunications, etc.