Universities in Canada that accept freemovers
Want to study in Canada but didn't get an exchange spot — or your university has no agreement there? You can still go as a freemover and apply directly. Below are the 5 universities in Canada we've verified as freemover-friendly, High tuition.
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
Fee-paying visiting / independent (non-degree) students; per-credit tuition.
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
Accepts fee-paying visiting / special students (non-exchange); international tuition rates apply.
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
Visiting Students (non-exchange) / International Visiting Student Programme; pay tuition to UAlberta.
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
Non-degree visiting students admitted for a session; international tuition rates apply.
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate Visiting Student Programme; enrol on a letter of permission and pay international fees.
What is a freemover?
A freemover is a student who studies abroad by applying to a university directly, on their own — no exchange agreement or Erasmus spot required. You pay the host university directly and transfer the credits home. It is the route most students never hear about.
Tuition and requirements differ by university and change yearly — always confirm the exact details on each school's own admissions page (linked above).