Full-fee Domestic Undergraduate Status

(2.0 or more billing hours per term)
(Fall + Winter combined – UPASS included)
Please note: Compulsory miscellaneous fees included in all quoted fees

First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Bachelor of Accounting 11,164.63 11,154.39 11,154.39 11,154.39
Bachelor of Architectural Studies 11,084.32 11,073.58 11,073.58 11,074.08
Bachelor of Arts 7,462.32 7,452.08 7,452.08 7,452.08
Bachelor of Cognitive Science 7,462.32 7,452.08 7,452.08 7,452.08
Bachelor of Commerce 11,164.63 11,154.39 11,154.39 11,154.39
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies 7,462.32 7,452.08 7,452.08 7,452.08
Bachelor of Computer Science 10,549.48 10,539.24 10,539.24 10,539.24
Bachelor of Cyber Security 10,544.48 10,534.24 10,534.24 10,534.24
Bachelor of Data Science 10,544.48 10,534.24 10,534.24 10,534.24
Bachelor of Economics 7,462.32 7,452.08 7,452.08 7,452.08
Bachelor of Engineering 12,007.32 11,996.58 11,996.58 11,997.08
Bachelor of Engineering – Mechatronics 14,185.32 14,175.08 14,175.08 14,175.08
Bachelor of Global and International Studies 8,897.32 8,887.08 8,887.08 8,887.08
Bachelor of Health Sciences 7,475.48 7,465.24 7,465.24 7,465.24
Bachelor of Humanities 7,811.32 7,801.08 7,801.08 7,801.08
Bachelor of Industrial Design 11,089.32 11,078.58 11,078.58 11,079.08
Bachelor of Information Technology 9,281.32 9,271.08 9,271.08 9,271.08
Bachelor of International Business 11,777.11 11,766.87 11,766.87 11,766.87
Bachelor of Journalism 7,811.32 8,405.08 8,405.08 8,405.08
Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities 7,811.32 8,405.08 8,405.08 8,405.08
Bachelor of Mathematics 7,475.48 7,465.24 7,465.24 7,465.24
Bachelor of Media Production and Design 8,983.32 8,973.08 8,973.08 8,973.08
Bachelor of Music 7,963.32 7,953.08 7,953.08 7,953.08
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management 9,044.32 9,034.08 9,034.08 9,034.08
Bachelor of Science 7,475.48 7,465.24 7,465.24 7,465.24
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 9,372.36 8,118.20 7,827.93
Bachelor of Social Work 7,811.32 7,801.08 7,801.08 7,801.08
Certificates 7,424.08
 Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities 7,801.08
 Diploma Accounting Post-Bac 7,649.08
 Diploma Cognitive Science Post-Bac 7,424.08
 Diploma Economics Post-Bac 7,424.08
 Diploma Film Studies Post-Bac 7,424.08
 Diploma Professional Writing Post-Bac 7,424.08
 Diploma Women and Gender Post-Bac 7,424.08
 Special (non-degree) Students 7,452.08
 Seniors 6,248.32 6,238.08 6,238.08 6,238.08
 Co-Op Program fee (per term) 496.00 496.00 496.00 496.00

*A senior citizen is any person 60 years of age and over as of the last day for late registration.

Per Credit Domestic Undergraduate Status

less than 2.0 billing hours per term)

First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Single term, per-credit assignment
Please note: Compulsory miscellaneous fees included in all quoted fees
 1.0 Billing Hour  1.0 Billing Hour  1.0 Billing Hour  1.0 Billing Hour
Bachelor of Accounting 2,109.63 2,104.51 2,104.51 2,247.69
Bachelor of Architectural Studies 2,074.54 2,069.42 2,069.42 2,069.42
Bachelor of Arts 1,364.54 1,359.42 1,359.42 1,359.42
Bachelor of Cognitive Science 1,364.54 1,359.42 1,359.42 1,359.42
Bachelor of Commerce 2,109.63 2,104.51 2,104.51 2,247.69
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies 1,364.54 1,359.42 1,359.42 1,359.42
Bachelor of Computer Science 1,984.67 1,979.55 1,979.55 1,979.55
Bachelor of Cyber Security 1,982.17 1,977.05 1,977.05 1,977.05
Bachelor of Data Science 1,982.17 1,977.05 1,977.05 1,977.05
Bachelor of Economics 1,364.54 1,359.42 1,359.42 1,359.42
Bachelor of Engineering 1,922.04 1,916.92 1,916.92 1,916.92
Bachelor of Engineering – Mechatronics 2,284.04 2,062.97 2,062.97 2,062.97
Bachelor of Global and International Studies 1,652.54 1,647.42 1,647.42 1,647.42
Bachelor of Health Sciences 1,367.17 1,362.05 1,362.05 1,362.05
Bachelor of Humanities 1,435.54 1,430.42 1,430.42 1,430.42
Bachelor of Industrial Design 2,074.54 2,069.42 2,069.42 2,069.42
Bachelor of Information Technology 1,729.54 1,724.42 1,724.42 1,724.42
Bachelor of International Business 2,231.90 2,227.01 2,227.01 2,379.38
Bachelor of Journalism 1,435.54 1,551.42 1,551.42 1,551.42
Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities 1,435.54 1,551.42 1,551.42 1,551.42
Bachelor of Mathematics 1,367.17 1,362.05 1,362.05 1,362.05
Bachelor of Media Production and Design 1,672.54 1,667.42 1,667.42 1,667.42
Bachelor of Music 1,464.54 1,459.42 1,459.42 1,459.42
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management 1,682.54 1,677.42 1,677.42 1,677.42
Bachelor of Science 1,367.17 1,362.05 1,362.05 1,362.05
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 3,264.05 2,015.01 1,724.74
Bachelor of Social Work 1,435.54 1,430.42 1,430.42 1,430.42
Certificates 1,354.42
Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities 1,430.42
Diploma Accounting Post-Bac 1,399.42
Diploma Cognitive Science Post-Bac 1,354.42
Diploma Economics Post-Bac 1,354.42
Diploma Film Studies Post-Bac 1,354.42
Diploma Professional Writing Post-Bac 1,354.42
Diploma Women and Gender Post-Bac 1,354.42
Special (non-degree) Students 1,359.42
Seniors 1,116.42 1,116.42 1,116.42 1,116.42
Co-Op Program fee (per term) 496.00 496.00 496.00 496.00

The University reserves the right to change fees and refund policies without notice. Please take a moment to review the tuition fee notes. Your actual tuition fees may vary and are subject to change. Your specific situation and charges may vary. Please use this as a guideline and review your student account, Calculate Amount to Pay page during your registration process. *A senior citizen is any person 60 years of age and over as of the last day for late registration.

What is a billing hour?

For undergraduate students, the billing hours for a particular course are 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 know the number of billing hours you plan to take, use the appropriate amount above and multiply it by the number of billing hours. Remember that the amount quoted above is for 1.0 billing hours. Once you are registered, you can select ‘Calculate Amount to Pay’ on Carleton Central to view your total account balance.

Co-op Fees

Undergraduate students in the co-op stream of their academic program will pay a co-op program fee. For additional information, please contact the Co-operative Education Program.

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.

Fee FT (>=2.00 Billing Hr) Flat Rate/Term PT (<=1.99 Billing Hr) Per 1.0 CR/Term Comments
Accessibility Building Fund 3.70 1.47
Athletics 122.57 49.03
Career Development Fee 6.35 2.54
Carleton Computer Science Society Levy 2.50 BCS Only per term
Carleton Legal Project 2.25 0.90
CASG 0.73 0.30
Cdn Fed of Students (Can & On) 10.32 4.13
Charlatan 3.60 1.44
CIDSA Computer fee 65.00 65.00 *Change to be charged per term
CIDSA Industrial Design Soc. 15.00 N/A *Charged in Fall term only, B. Industrial Design only
CKCU FM 8.94 3.57
Clubs & Societies 6.00 2.40
Commerce Society 22.50 9.00 For degrees in Faculty of Sprott Only
CSAAS Architecture Society 15.00 N/A *Charged in Fall term only. B. Architecture Only
CSAAS Computer Fee 60.00 N/A *Charged in Fall term only. B. Architecture Only
CU Students’ Association 25.70 10.28
CUESEF 25.00 8.50
CUSA Bursary Fund 1.00 0.40
CUSA EDI Fee 2.05 2.05
CUSA First Year Levy 5.12 5.12
CUSA Health & Dental Plan 245.34 N/A *Charged in Fall term only.
CUSERT 1.64 0.65
Debating Society 0.50 0.20
Digital Access Package Yr 1 1,756.42 1,756.42 Nursing only
Digital Access Package Yr 2 652.96 652.96 Nursing only
Digital Access Package Yr 3 362.69 362.69 Nursing only
Engineering Society 19.00 7.60 B. Engineering Only
Engineers Without Borders 1.00 0.40 B. Engineering Only
First Year Nursing Kit 425.00 425.00 Nursing only
Foot Patrol 1.62 1.29
Health Services 41.24 16.50
Interval House 0.39 0.17
Mental Health Fee 25.58 25.58
Nideyinàn Centre 32.60 13.03
Ombudsperson 2.30 0.92
Omnibus 25.00 10.00
OPIRG 4.64 1.85
Science Student Society 6.58 2.63 For degrees in Faculty of Science only
Sock ‘n Buskin 0.57 0.23
Sprott Levy Fee 90.00 36.00 For degrees in Faculty of Sprott
UHIP Insurance 792.00 0.83
UPASS Card fee 5.41 N/A * Charged in Fall
UPASS Fall 234.80 N/A * Charged in Fall
UPASS Winter 234.80 N/A * Charged in Winter
USC Program Fee 3.05 3.05
WUSC 1.55 0.61

Total Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees FT (2.0 or more billing hours per term) Fall and Winter Term combined – includes UPASS Fee Per 1.0 Billing Hours/Term 
All other programs 2,180.13 416.59
Faculty of Sprott 2,405.13 461.59
Faculty of Science 2,193.29 419.22
B. Engineering 2,270.13 433.09
B. Architecture 2,255.13 416.59
B. Industrial Design 2,325.13 481.59
B. Computer Science 2,182.63 416.59
B. Nursing Year 1 4,077.01 416.59
B. Nursing Year 2 3,652.01 416.59
B. Nursing Year 3 2,833.09 416.59