Is there a way to my rent as an education related expense? I am in university and I have to live in off-campus student housing during my study period.

You can claim the moving expense, but only against the income that comes with, such as bursaries, scholarship or grant.

The rent is not part of the eligible expenses, therefore cannot be expensed.

Have a look on this article for more details

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-21900-moving-expenses.html