| Fall & Winter Combined | ||
| Full-Time Domestic Graduate Status | First Year | Upper Years |
| Diploma in Architectural Conservation | 8,911.08 | 8,551.08 |
| Diploma in Curatorial Studies | 7,135.08 | 7,023.08 |
| Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs | 7,135.08 | 7,023.08 |
| Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) | 8,985.08 | 8,835.08 |
| Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Diploma in Public Administration | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Master of Accounting | 12,743.08 | 12,743.08 |
| Master of Applied Science | 7,899.08 | 7,587.08 |
| Master of Architectural Studies | 8,911.08 | 8,551.08 |
| Master of Architecture | 8,911.08 | 8,551.08 |
| Master of Arts in International Affairs | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Master of Business Administration | 10,039.08 | 9,639.08 |
| Master of Cognitive Science | 7,135.08 | 7,023.08 |
| Master of Computer Science | 7,899.08 | 7,587.08 |
| Master of Design | 8,563.08 | 8,219.08 |
| Master of Engineering | 8,563.08 | 8,219.08 |
| Master of Engineering: IPIS | 8,985.08 | 8,835.08 |
| Master of Entrepreneurship | 8,563.08 | 8,219.08 |
| Master of Information Technology: Digital Media | 7,899.08 | 7,587.08 |
| Master of Information Technology: Network Technology | 8,563.08 | 8,219.08 |
| Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security | 8,985.08 | 8,835.08 |
| Master of Journalism | 8,985.08 | 8,835.08 |
| Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Master of Political Management | 8,915.08 | 8,767.08 |
| Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Master of Science | 7,135.08 | 7,023.08 |
| Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy | 9,133.08 | 8,981.08 |
| Master of Science in Management | 8,911.08 | 8,763.08 |
| Master of Social Work | 7,743.08 | 7,619.08 |
| All other Masters Programs | 7,135.08 | 7,023.08 |
| PhD in Architecture | 8,213.08 | 8,079.08 |
| PhD in Cognitive Science | 6,829.08 | 6,829.08 |
| PhD in Computer Science | 7,441.08 | 7,323.08 |
| PhD in Engineering | 7,441.08 | 7,323.08 |
| PhD in Information Technology (DM) | 7,441.08 | 7,323.08 |
| PhD in International Affairs | 6,829.08 | 6,829.08 |
| PhD in Public Policy | 6,829.08 | 6,829.08 |
| PhD in Social Work | 7,743.08 | 7,619.08 |
| All other PhD Programs | 6,829.08 | 6,829.08 |
| Qualifying Year: Architecture | 11,221.08 | 10,751.08 |
| All other Qualifying Year | 8,599.08 | 8,387.08 |
| Senior Citizens | 5,971.08 | 5,881.08 |
| Part-time Domestic Graduate Status (Single Term) | First Year | Upper Year | ||
| <0.60 Billing Hours | >=0.6 Billing Hours | <0.60 Billing Hours | >=0.6 Billing Hours | |
| Diploma in Architectural Conservation | 1369.95 | 1967.95 | 1308.95 | 1878.95 |
| Diploma in Conflict Resolution* | 1925.64 | 3851.27 | 1925.64 | 3851.27 |
| Diploma in Curatorial Studies | 1067.95 | 1526.95 | 1048.95 | 1498.95 |
| Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs | 1067.95 | 1526.95 | 1048.95 | 1498.95 |
| Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.95 | 1988.95 |
| Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) | 1383.95 | 1989.95 | 1358.95 | 1952.95 |
| Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Diploma in Public Administration | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.94 | 1988.95 |
| Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.95 | 1988.95 |
| Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.95 | 1988.95 |
| Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.95 | 1988.95 |
| Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.95 | 1988.95 |
| Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.95 | 1988.95 |
| Master of Accounting | 2032.95 | 2912.95 | 2032.95 | 2912.95 |
| Master of Applied Science | 1196.95 | 1714.95 | 1143.95 | 1637.95 |
| Master of Architectural Studies | 1369.95 | 1967.95 | 1308.95 | 1878.95 |
| Master of Architecture | 1369.95 | 1967.95 | 1308.95 | 1878.95 |
| Master of Arts in International Affairs | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Master of Business Administration | 1544.95 | 2208.95 | 1476.95 | 2109.95 |
| Master of Cognitive Science | 1067.95 | 1526.95 | 1048.95 | 1498.95 |
| Master of Computer Science | 1196.95 | 1714.95 | 1143.95 | 1637.95 |
| Master of Design | 1311.95 | 1879.95 | 1253.95 | 1794.95 |
| Master of Engineering | 1311.95 | 1879.95 | 1253.95 | 1794.95 |
| Master of Engineering: IPIS | 1383.95 | 1989.95 | 1358.95 | 1952.95 |
| Master of Entrepreneurship | 1311.95 | 1879.95 | 1253.95 | 1794.95 |
| Master of Information Technology: Digital Media | 1196.95 | 1714.95 | 1143.95 | 1637.95 |
| Master of Information Technology: Network Technology | 1311.95 | 1879.95 | 1253.95 | 1794.95 |
| Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security | 1383.95 | 1989.95 | 1358.95 | 1952.95 |
| Master of Journalism | 1383.95 | 1989.95 | 1358.95 | 1952.95 |
| Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Master of Political Management | 1371.95 | 1969.95 | 1346.95 | 1933.95 |
| Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Master of Science | 1067.95 | 1526.95 | 1048.95 | 1498.95 |
| Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy | 1409.95 | 2026.95 | 1383.95 | 1988.95 |
| Master of Science in Management | 1373.95 | 1970.95 | 1348.95 | 1934.95 |
| Master of Social Work | 1173.95 | 1673.95 | 1152.95 | 1643.95 |
| All other Masters Programs | 1067.95 | 1526.95 | 1048.95 | 1498.95 |
| PhD in Architecture | 1186.95 | 1698.95 | 1165.95 | 1667.95 |
| PhD in Cognitive Science | 1009.95 | 1439.95 | 1009.95 | 1439.95 |
| PhD in Computer Science | 1120.95 | 1602.95 | 1100.95 | 1573.95 |
| PhD in Engineering | 1120.95 | 1602.95 | 1100.95 | 1573.95 |
| PhD in Information Technology (DM) | 1120.95 | 1602.95 | 1100.95 | 1573.95 |
| PhD in International Affairs | 1009.95 | 1439.95 | 1009.95 | 1439.95 |
| PhD in Public Policy | 1009.95 | 1439.95 | 1009.95 | 1439.95 |
| PhD in Social Work | 1173.95 | 1673.95 | 1152.95 | 1643.95 |
| All other PhD Programs | 1009.95 | 1439.95 | 1009.95 | 1439.95 |
| Qualifying Year: Architecture | 1226.95 | 1758.95 | 1172.95 | 1679.95 |
| All other Qualifying Year | 1086.95 | 1555.95 | 1057.95 | 1512.95 |
| Senior Citizens | 869.95 | 1234.95 | 854.95 | 1212.95 |
The fees quoted above include all compulsory miscellaneous fees.
The University reserves the right to change fees and refund policies without notice. Please take a moment to review the Tuition fee notes.
*Diploma in Conflict Resolution fees are charged per course.
How are my fees calculated?
Graduate fees are based upon your admission type – Graduate students admitted as full-time students are charged full-time fees, regardless of the number of courses taken.
Graduate students admitted as part-time students are charged part-time fees, depending on the number of billing hours taken.
What is a billing hour?
For Graduate students, the billing hours for a particular course are usually equal to the academic credit value for the course; however, some exceptions can occur, such as thesis/research work and certain intensive language courses. To confirm the billing hours of your selected courses, view the Add/Drop page of Carleton Central – your billing and academic credit hours are summarized here.
How do I calculate my fees?
If you are a full-time graduate student, find your program and year of study in the full-time table above.
If you are a part-time graduate student, and if you know the number of billing hours you have, or plan to have, calculate your total billing hours and then find your program and year of student the part-time table above.
In addition, the ‘Calculate Amount to Pay’ page on Carleton Central will automatically perform this calculation.
Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees
Included in the fees quoted above are the following compulsory miscellaneous fees. Each is an allocation of the Board of Governors’ approved composite fee.
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.
| Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees | ||||
| Full-Time Domestic Graduate Status | ||||
| (Fall & Winter Term) | MBA | MAcc | Social Work | All Other Programs |
| Upass | 419.36 | 419.36 | 419.36 | 419.36 |
| GSA Insurance | 393 | 393 | 393 | 393 |
| Sprott Career Levy | 180 | 180 | ||
| Student Association (GSA) | 233.18 | 233.18 | 233.18 | 233.18 |
| Charlatan | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 |
| Athletics | 176.18 | 176.18 | 176.18 | 176.18 |
| Sprott MBA Society | 100 | |||
| Sprott MAcc Society | 100 | |||
| Health Services | 65.84 | 65.84 | 65.84 | 65.84 |
| Omnibus | 27.02 | 27.02 | 27.02 | 27.02 |
| Social Work Association | 20 | |||
| Career Services | 6.66 | 6.66 | 6.66 | 6.66 |
| Totals: | 1605.08 | 1605.08 | 1345.08 | 1325.08 |
| Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees | ||||
| Part-Time Domestic Graduate Status | ||||
| (Single term) | MBA | MAcc | Social Work | All Other Programs |
| Sprott Career Levy | 27 | 27 | ||
| Student Association (GSA) | 35.01 | 35.01 | 35.01 | 35.01 |
| Sprott MAcc Society | 25 | |||
| Charlatan | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Athletics | 26.43 | 26.43 | 26.43 | 26.43 |
| Health Services | 9.88 | 9.88 | 9.88 | 9.88 |
| Omnibus | 4.05 | 4.05 | 4.05 | 4.05 |
| Social Work Association | 3 | |||
| Career Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals: | 103.95 | 128.95 | 79.95 | 76.95 |