Healthcare management programs in Canada are a growing field for international students in 2026, from master's degrees to grad certificates. Users are looking at master's programs at the University of Niagara Falls Canada, the University of Ottawa and Trent University, and at one-year graduate certificates at Sheridan and Fanshawe, which users apply to well above the average rate once they view them.
Master's or Graduate Certificate?
- Master's (uOttawa, Trent, Niagara Falls): 16 months to 2 years. Public university master's are PAL-exempt.
- Graduate certificates (Sheridan, Fanshawe): about one year, need a PAL; check PGWP field eligibility.
- Both lead to management roles in hospitals, clinics and long-term care.
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.
Fanshawe College London, Ontario
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Administration Management (HCT1B)
A health care administration certificate in London, Ontario, with fast-rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong follow-through to applications.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $16,936
Application fee
CAD $100
Sheridan College Brampton, Ontario
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Administration and Service Management (PHCAM)
A healthcare administration certificate in Brampton with rising interest from ApplyBoard users, and views often turn into applications.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $19,369
Application fee
CAD $100
Trent University Oshawa, Ontario
Master of Management - Health Care Management (Course-based) (M.MGT.HLTH)
A course-based health care management master's at Trent's Durham campus, gaining interest from ApplyBoard users.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $34,817
Application fee
CAD $144
University of Niagara Falls Canada Niagara Falls, Ontario
Master of Healthcare Management
Interest from ApplyBoard users has climbed sharply for this healthcare management master's in Niagara Falls.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $25,650
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario
Master of Health Administration (Professional) (Course-Based)
A professional, course-based health administration master's in Ottawa with sharply rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong application rates.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $25,032
Application fee
CAD $128
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates work in management and administration roles across hospitals, clinics, long-term care and public health organizations.
Graduate certificates take about one year and suit students who already hold a degree. On ApplyBoard, users apply to the Sheridan and Fanshawe programs well above the average rate.
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.