The most popular master's programs in Canada for international students in 2026 are in computing, engineering and management, on ApplyBoard. Of users searching Canada, 64% filtered for master's programs, more than any other level, and that group grew +8% in the last 100 days.
Why Are Master's Programs Popular in Canada?
- ApplyBoard users searching Canada grew +8% in the last 100 days.
- Course-based master's in computing, engineering and business draw the most interest.
- Master's students at public universities do not need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL).
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Crandall University Moncton, New Brunswick
Master of Management
A steady pick for students who want a management master's in Atlantic Canada, and ApplyBoard users who view it often go on to start an application.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $18,075
Application fee
CAD $100
International Business University (IBU) Toronto, Ontario
Master of Business Administration - Financial and Management Analytics
More ApplyBoard users are looking at this MBA this term, with an analytics focus for students heading into finance or business data roles.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $19,600
Application fee
No fee listed
Laurentian University Sudbury, Ontario
Master of Science - Computational Sciences (Course)
Rising interest from ApplyBoard users this term in a course-based route for students with a science, math or computing background.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $16,355
Application fee
CAD $116
Who should apply? Students with a science, math or computing degree who want a course-based master's.
Laurentian University Sudbury, Ontario
Master of Engineering - Engineering Science (Course)
Interest from ApplyBoard users is climbing this term for this course-based engineering master's in Northern Ontario.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $16,679
Application fee
CAD $116
Yorkville University Concord, Ontario
Master of Business Administration
A general MBA gaining interest from ApplyBoard users this term, and views turn into applications at a strong rate.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $22,350
Application fee
No fee listed
Who should apply? Professionals who want a flexible MBA in Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
On ApplyBoard this fall, users are exploring course-based master's in computational sciences, engineering, business administration and management, at universities such as Laurentian, Yorkville, IBU and Crandall.
As of 2026, master's and doctoral students at public Canadian universities are exempt from the Provincial Attestation Letter. Students at private institutions should check each program page.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.