Note that miscellaneous fees are included in all quoted amounts below
Fall and Winter Full-Time International Graduate Status
First Year Upper Years
Diploma in Architectural Conservation 18247.02 18247.02
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 17317.02 17317.02
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 17317.02 17317.02
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 20917.02 20917.02
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 20917.02 20917.02
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 20917.02 20917.02
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 20917.02 20917.02
Diploma in Public Administration 20917.02 20917.02
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 20917.02 20917.02
Diploma in Work and Labour 18247.02 18247.02
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 20917.02 20917.02
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 20917.02 20917.02
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 20917.02 20917.02
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 20917.02 20917.02
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 20917.02 20917.02
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Accounting 29261.02 29261.02
Master of Applied Business Analytics 22979.02 22979.02
Master of Applied Science 18695.02 18695.02
Master of Architectural Studies 18247.02 18247.02
Master of Architecture 18247.02 18247.02
Master of Arts in International Affairs 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Arts in Public Administration 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Business Administration 31947.02 31947.02
Master of Cognitive Science 17317.02 17317.02
Master of Computer Science 18427.02 18427.02
Master of Design 18247.02 18247.02
Master of Engineering 22979.02 22979.02
Master of Engineering: IPIS 22979.02 22979.02
Master of Entrepreneurship 22979.02 22979.02
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 18695.02 18695.02
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 22979.02 22979.02
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Journalism 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Political Management 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Science 17317.02 17317.02
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Science in Management 20917.02 20917.02
Master of Social Work 18267.02 18267.02
All other Masters Programs 17317.02 17317.02
PhD in Architecture 16015.02 16015.02
PhD in Cognitive Science 15033.02 15033.02
PhD in Computer Science 15319.02 15319.02
PhD in Engineering 16201.02 16201.02
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 16201.02 16201.02
PhD in International Affairs 15033.02 15033.02
PhD in Public Policy 15033.02 15033.02
PhD in Social Work 16035.02 16035.02
All other PhD Programs 15033.02 15033.02
Qualifying Year: Architecture 26323.02 26323.02
All other Qualifying Year 25749.02 25749.02
Senior Citizens 6153.02 6153.02

Single Term Part-Time International Graduate Status
First Year Billing Hours Upper Year Billing Hours
<0.60 =>0.60 <0.60 =>0.60
Diploma in Architectural Conservation 3161.59 4438.59 3161.59 4438.59
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Diploma in Public Administration 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Diploma in Work and Labour 3161.59 4438.59 3161.59 4438.59
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Accounting 4727.59 6688.59 4727.59 6688.59
Master of Applied Business Analytics 3802.59 5366.59 3802.59 3802.59
Master of Applied Science 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
Master of Architectural Studies 3161.59 4438.59 3161.59 4438.59
Master of Architecture 3161.59 4438.59 3161.59 4438.59
Master of Arts in International Affairs 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Arts in Public Administration 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Business Administration 5136.59 7291.59 5136.59 7291.59
Master of Cognitive Science 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
Master of Computer Science 3129.59 4391.59 3129.59 4391.59
Master of Design 3161.59 4438.59 3161.59 4438.59
Master of Engineering 3802.59 5366.59 3802.59 5366.59
Master of Engineering: IPIS 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Entrepreneurship 3802.59 5366.59 3802.59 5366.59
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 3802.59 5366.59 3802.59 5366.59
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Journalism 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Political Management 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Science 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Science in Management 3608.59 5092.59 3608.59 5092.59
Master of Social Work 3164.59 4441.59 3164.59 4441.59
All other Masters Programs 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
PhD in Architecture 2773.59 3874.59 2773.59 3874.59
PhD in Cognitive Science 2600.59 3625.59 2600.59 3625.59
PhD in Computer Science 3129.59 4391.59 3129.59 4391.59
PhD in Engineering 2600.59 3625.59 2600.59 3625.59
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 2600.59 3625.59 2600.59 3625.59
PhD in International Affairs 2600.59 3625.59 2600.59 3625.59
PhD in Public Policy 2600.59 3625.59 2600.59 3625.59
PhD in Social Work 2776.59 3877.59 2776.59 3877.59
All other PhD Programs 2600.59 3625.59 2600.59 3625.59
Qualifying Year: Architecture 3161.59 4438.59 3161.59 4438.59
All other Qualifying Year 2999.59 4203.59 2999.59 4203.59
Senior Citizens 1029.59 1358.59 1016.59 1338.59

The University reserves the right to change fees and refund policies without notice. Please take a moment to review the tuition fee notes.

How are my fees calculated?

Graduate fees are based upon your admission status. Graduate students admitted as a full-time student are charged the full-time rate regardless of the number of billing hours they are registered in.

Graduate students admitted as part-time students are charged the part-time rate and is dependant on the number of billing hours they are registered in.

What is a billing hour?

The billing hour for a particular course is usually equal to the academic credit value for the course. Some exceptions include thesis/research work and certain intensive language courses. To see a summary of your billing and academic credit values, view the Add/Drop page on Carleton Central.

How do I calculate my fees?

If you are a full-time graduate student, find the appropriate amount in the full-time table above. If you are a part-time graduate student and know the number of billing hours you plan to take, find the appropriate amount in the part-time table above.

Once you are registered, you can select ‘Calculate Amount to Pay’ on Carleton Central to view your total account balance.

Miscellaneous Fees

Included in the amounts quoted above are the following miscellaneous fees. Carleton University uses a portion of every student’s fees, as approved by the Board of Governors, to support services on campus. Fees for campus services are not use-based. Students are not eligible for a refund if they do not use one or more of the campus services. The limited exceptions to this rule are noted on the main fee page.

Fall and Winter Full Time – International Graduate Status 
MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
UHIP 720.00 720.00 720.00 720.00
Upass 429.94 429.94 429.94 429.94
GSA Insurance 410.89 410.89 410.89 410.89
Sprott Career Levy 180.00 180.00
Student Association (GSA) – various 109.05 109.05 109.05 109.05
Charlatan 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02
Athletics 184.20 184.20 184.20 184.20
Sprott MBA Society 100.00
MAcc Society Fee 100.00
Health Services 68.82 68.82 68.82 68.82
Omnibus 28.50 28.50 28.50 28.50
Social Work Association 20.00
Career Services 6.96 6.96 6.96 6.96
Total 2242.38 2242.38 1982.38 1962.38

 Single Term Part-Time Domestic Graduate Status
MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
UHIP 240.00 240.00 240.00 240.00
Sprott Career Levy 27.00 27.00
Student Association (GSA) – various 32.72 32.72 32.72 32.72
Charlatan 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60
Athletics 27.63 27.63 27.63 27.63
MAcc Society Fee 25.00
Health Services 10.32 10.32 10.32 10.32
Omnibus 4.28 4.28 4.28 4.28
Social Work Association 3.00
Career Services 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04
Total 343.59 368.59 319.59 316.59