Canada
Photo: Jchmrt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · CreditsBachelor’s degree in Canada after HSC
Direct entry with HSC, what 4 years can cost, and the work rights during and after.
Check my HSC routeLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
The route at a glance
HSC acceptedAt UBC and many others
4 yearsTypical bachelor’s
CAD 41,746Average tuition per year
PAL neededFor most undergraduates
24 hrs/weekOff-campus work in term
Up to 3 yearsPGWP after a 2+ year programme
What 4 years can cost
| Tuition: 4 × CAD 41,746 (average) | CAD 166,984 |
|---|---|
| Living: 4 × CAD 23,448 (GIC figure) | CAD 93,792 |
| Total before visa and flights | CAD 260,776 |
Work, co-op and after graduating
- Up to 24 hours a week off campus in term, full time in scheduled breaks, while you study full time.
- From 1 April 2026, required co-op placements are covered by your study permit.
- University graduates can get a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years without a field-of-study restriction; apply within 180 days.
Official sources
- UBC: requirements ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- IRCC: off-campus work ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- IRCC: PGWP ↗Checked 2026-09-27 · next review 2026-10-27
- EduCanada: costs ↗Checked 2026-09-26 · next review 2026-10-26
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.