Applying to the University of Regina or the University of Winnipeg? Select Tour Guide BD as your agent in the online application to be considered for a free application. See the University of Regina guide or the University of Winnipeg guide for step-by-step instructions.
Most Canadian universities charge international applicants a non-refundable application fee of around CA$100 to CA$150, and applying to several schools adds up quickly. That’s why so many students look for a free application code before they apply. This guide explains which waivers are real, how to use them, and how to avoid paying for fake codes.
Disclosure: Tour Guide BD, the recruitment partner mentioned in this guide, is affiliated with this website. You never have to use an agent, and you can always apply to the university directly.
Quick answer: is there a free application code for Canadian universities?
Canadian universities rarely publish a single public code that anyone can use. Instead, they waive the fee for applicants who meet a condition. The most common routes are:
- Applying through an authorized recruitment partner, an education agent the university works with
- Attending a recruitment event or webinar run by the university
- Your country of citizenship, such as waivers for applicants from the world’s least-developed countries
- Applying early or during a limited promotional window
- Being a current student or graduate of the same university, common for graduate programs
Every legitimate waiver comes from the university or one of its official partners. If you can’t confirm a waiver on the university’s website or with its admissions office, treat it with caution.
Free application at the University of Regina and University of Winnipeg
International applicants to these two universities can be considered for an application fee waiver by selecting Tour Guide BD as their agent or recruitment partner when they apply.
| University of Regina | University of Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Province | Saskatchewan | Manitoba |
| Standard international application fee | CA$100 | CA$120 |
| What to select on the application | Tour Guide BD as your agent | Tour Guide BD (listed as Tour Guide Bangladesh) |
| Full instructions | University of Regina fee waiver guide | University of Winnipeg fee waiver guide |
How to apply step by step
- Start the application from the university’s official website. Never use an application link sent by a stranger.
- Enter your personal details, program and start term.
- When the form asks about an agent, recruitment partner or education consultant, choose Tour Guide BD (shown as Tour Guide Bangladesh where the full name is listed).
- At the payment step, follow the instructions shown. If you’re unsure whether to pay, contact Tour Guide BD or the university’s international admissions office before you submit.
- Save a copy of your application and confirmation emails.
What naming an agent on your application means
- The agent can help with your file. The university may share updates with the agent so they can support you with documents and next steps.
- The university may pay the agent. Universities commonly pay recruitment partners a commission when a referred student enrols.
- Admission standards don’t change. Your application is assessed on the same academic and English requirements either way.
- A waiver isn’t guaranteed. Selecting Tour Guide BD means you can be considered for a free application.
How other Canadian universities waive application fees
For a checked list of options, see our guide to universities in Canada with no application fee.
Outside these two schools, waivers are usually tied to an event, a country or a date, and they change every intake. Typical examples include:
- Webinar waivers: some universities, such as the University of Guelph, have waived their undergraduate fee in past intakes for international students who attended a full recruitment webinar. Check whether the offer is running for your intake.
- Country-based waivers: UBC’s graduate school waives the fee for applicants from the UN’s 50 least-developed countries.
- Event waivers: the University of New Brunswick has offered waivers to students who attend certain recruitment events.
- Early-application discounts: some smaller universities, such as The King’s University, charge a reduced fee if you apply early.
Always check the university’s own admissions page for the intake you’re applying to before relying on any waiver.
Never pay for a “fee waiver code”
Because so many students search for free application codes, scammers sell fake ones on WhatsApp, Telegram and social media. Protect yourself:
- Never pay a stranger for a code. A real waiver saves you money; it never costs money.
- Apply only through the university’s official website.
- Confirm any agent appears on the university’s official agent list.
- Never share your passport details or application password with someone you don’t know.
The same caution applies to immigration help. Our guide on how to check an immigration consultant is licensed explains how to spot a fake representative.
How much does it cost to apply to Canadian universities?
Without a waiver, international application fees at most universities fall between about CA$100 and CA$150 per school. Ontario undergraduate applicants usually apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), which charges CA$156 for the first three program choices plus CA$50 for each additional choice. Some programs add document evaluation or supplementary fees.
Before you apply: check the bigger picture
- Canada limits new study permits each year. Read Canada’s 2026 study permit cap, explained.
- Applying to a master’s or PhD at a public university? You no longer need a provincial attestation letter.
- Planning to work while you study and after you graduate? See student work hours and the PGWP eligibility checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free application code for the University of Winnipeg?
There’s no public code. International applicants can be considered for a fee waiver by selecting Tour Guide BD (listed as Tour Guide Bangladesh) as their agent. See the full University of Winnipeg guide.
Is there a free application code for the University of Regina?
There’s no public code. International applicants can be considered for a fee waiver by selecting Tour Guide BD as their agent when they apply. See the full University of Regina guide.
Does using an agent cost me money?
Universities usually pay their authorized agents, so many agents don’t charge students for admission help. Ask any agent about fees in writing before you agree to work with them.
Will a fee waiver affect my chances of admission?
No. Admission decisions are based on your academic record, English results and program requirements, not on whether you paid the fee.