Trades programs in Canada

Institutions across Canada offer trades programs. Use the filters to compare tuition, duration, language of instruction and application timelines.

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What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Programs in Canada are offered at these levels: Foundation, Micro-credential, Certificate, Diploma, Trades - Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Canada. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

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Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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550 programs found

Hairstylist Foundation Certificate

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

viu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Trades

Duration: 11 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,700 / total

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Trades - Apprenticeship in Welder B: Modular Training

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Trades - Apprenticeship

Field: Trades

Duration: 16 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 118 / total

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Welder Foundation Certificate

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

viu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Trades

Duration: 7 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,600 / total

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Carpentry Certificate

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

viu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Trades

Duration: 8 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,100 / total

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Trades - Apprenticeship in Heavy Mechanical Trades: Apprenticeship

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Trades - Apprenticeship

Field: Trades

Duration: 29 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 118 / total

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Trades - Apprenticeship in Carpentry: Apprenticeship

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Trades - Apprenticeship

Field: Trades

Duration: 28 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 118 / total

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Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

viu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Trades

Duration: 10 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,100 / total

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Trades programs in Canada

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Hairstylist Foundation Certificate

Trades - Apprenticeship in Welder B: Modular Training

Welder Foundation Certificate

Carpentry Certificate

Trades - Apprenticeship in Heavy Mechanical Trades: Apprenticeship

Trades - Apprenticeship in Carpentry: Apprenticeship

Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate

Trades - Apprenticeship in Hairstylist Apprenticeship

Trades - Apprenticeship in Auto Body & Collision Technician: Apprenticeship

Trades - Apprenticeship in Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice

Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Foundation Certificate

Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma - International

Esthetics and Spa Therapy Certificate

Trades - Apprenticeship in Automotive Glass Technician: Apprenticeship

Trades - Apprenticeship in Automotive Service Technician: Apprenticeship

Automotive Logistics and Service Operations Diploma

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Certificate

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation E-pprentice

Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate

Hairstylist Certificate

Trades Instructor Short Certificate

Transportation Trades Sampler Short Certificate

Hairstylist Certificate - High School Students

Trades Discovery for Women Associate Certificate

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