University of Windsor
The University of Windsor sits on the Detroit River, directly across the water from Detroit, which puts it at the centre of North America's automotive and manufacturing corridor.
About Windsor
Its engineering, computer science and business programmes are its largest, and its Master of Engineering programmes have long been popular with South Asian applicants.
Windsor is a small city, and that is the point: rent is a fraction of Toronto's, and the university is the centre of local life.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 83 |
| Intakes | September; January; May (selected programmes) |
| Undergraduate fees | about CAD $30,000 to $36,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | about CAD $22,000 to $30,000 a year |
| Application fee | CAD $120 |
| Deposit | Tuition deposit at offer, commonly CAD $2,000 to $4,000 |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 1 to 2 years | CAD $27,000 a year | Sep, Jan, May |
| MEng Mechanical Engineering | Postgraduate | 1 to 2 years | CAD $25,000 a year | Sep, Jan, May |
| MEng Electrical Engineering | Postgraduate | 1 to 2 years | CAD $25,000 a year | Sep, Jan, May |
| Master of Management | Postgraduate | 1 year | CAD $29,000 | Sep, Jan |
| MBA | Postgraduate | 2 years | CAD $30,000 a year | Sep, Jan |
| BSc Computer Science | Undergraduate | 4 years | CAD $34,000 a year | Sep, Jan |
Campus and student life
Cost of living
Around CAD $1,000 to $1,400 a month, roughly half of Toronto.
Three intakes
September, January and May on many programmes, which is unusually flexible for a Canadian university.
Industry
The automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor runs through Windsor and across the river into Michigan.
After you graduate
A Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years, subject to programme eligibility.
Questions about Windsor
Why Windsor over Toronto?
Money. Rent is roughly half, tuition is lower, and the work permit at the end is the same. Toronto has the bigger job market, so the trade is convenience against cost.
Is the May intake genuine?
Yes, on many programmes. It is the reason a number of our students who miss September still start the same year.
How close is Detroit?
A bridge or a tunnel away, but crossing needs a US visa. Plan around Canadian opportunities, not American ones.
What does the study permit need?
An acceptance letter, a provincial attestation letter where required, proof of funds and biometrics. The rules changed recently, so we work from the current guidance at the time you apply.
Interested in Windsor?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.