Fall & Winter Combined
Full-Time Domestic Graduate Status
Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees included
First Year Upper Years
Students may be required to register in the summer term, please check with your department. Summer fees are available on the summer fee table.
Diploma in Architectural Conservation           8,220.19           7,896.19
Diploma in Curatorial Studies           6,622.19           6,522.19
Diploma in Economics Policy 6,622.19 6,522.19
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs           6,622.19           6,522.19
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy           8,420.19           8,284.19
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration           8,220.19           8,088.19
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS)           8,288.19           8,152.19
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership           8,220.19           8,088.19
Diploma in Public Administration           8,220.19           8,088.19
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation           8,220.19           8,088.19
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA)           8,420.19           8,284.19
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC)           8,420.19           8,284.19
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS)           8,420.19           8,284.19
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA)           8,420.19           8,284.19
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC)           8,420.19           8,284.19
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG)           8,420.19           8,284.19
Master of Accounting         11,698.19          11,698.19
Master of Applied Business Analytics           7,908.19           7,598.19
Master of Applied Science           7,310.19           7,028.19
Master of Architectural Studies           8,220.19           7,896.19
Master of Architecture           8,220.19           7,896.19
Master of Arts in International Affairs           8,220.19           8,088.19
Master of Arts in Public Administration           8,220.19           8,088.19
Master of Business Administration           9,264.19           8,904.19
Master of Cognitive Science           6,622.19           6,522.19
Master of Computer Science           7,310.19           7,028.19
Master of Design           7,908.19           7,598.19
Master of Engineering           7,908.19           7,598.19
Master of Engineering: IPIS           8,288.19           8,152.19
Master of Entrepreneurship           7,908.19           7,598.19
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media           7,310.19           7,028.19
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology           7,908.19           7,598.19
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security           8,288.19           8,152.19
Master of Journalism           8,288.19           8,152.19
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership           8,220.19           8,088.19
Master of Political Management           8,224.19           8,090.19
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)           8,220.19           8,088.19
Master of Science           6,622.19           6,522.19
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy           8,420.19           8,284.19
Master of Science in Management           8,220.19           8,088.19
Master of Social Work           7,172.19           7,060.19
All other Masters Programs           6,622.19           6,522.19
PhD in Architecture           7,592.19           7,472.19
PhD in Cognitive Science           6,346.19           6,346.19
PhD in Computer Science           6,898.19           6,792.19
PhD in Engineering           6,898.19           6,792.19
PhD in Information Technology (DM)           6,898.19           6,792.19
PhD in International Affairs           6,346.19           6,346.19
PhD in Public Policy           6,346.19           6,346.19
PhD in Social Work           7,172.19           7,060.19
All other PhD Programs           6,346.19           6,346.19
Qualifying Year: Architecture         10,300.19           9,876.19
All other Qualifying Year           7,938.19           7,748.19
Senior Citizens*           5,574.19           5,494.19

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

Part-time Domestic Graduate Status (Single Term) First Year Upper Year
<0.60 Billing Hr. >=0.6 Billing Hr. <0.60 Billing Hr. >=0.6 Billing Hr.
Diploma in Architectural Conservation 1243.91 1781.91 1188.91 1701.91
Diploma in Conflict Resolution* 1737.13 3474.27 1737.133 3474.27
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 971.91 1385.91 954.91 1359.91
Diploma in Economic Policy 971.91 1385.91 954.91 1359.91
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 971.91 1385.91 954.91 1359.91
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 1256.91 1801.91 1233.91 1768.91
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Diploma in Public Administration 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Master of Accounting 1845.91 2637.91 1845.91 2637.91
Master of Applied Business Analytics 1191.91 1702.91 1139.91 1626.91
Master of Applied Science 1088.91 1554.91 1040.91 1484.91
Master of Architectural Studies 1243.91 1781.91 1188.91 1701.91
Master of Architecture 1243.91 1781.91 1188.91 1701.91
Master of Arts in International Affairs 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Master of Arts in Public Administration 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Master of Business Administration 1403.91 2001.91 1342.91 1912.91
Master of Cognitive Science 971.91 1385.91 954.91 1359.91
Master of Computer Science 1088.91 1554.91 1040.91 1484.91
Master of Design 1191.91 1702.91 1139.91 1626.91
Master of Engineering 1191.91 1702.91 1139.91 1626.91
Master of Engineering: IPIS 1256.91 1801.91 1233.91 1768.91
Master of Entrepreneurship 1191.91 1702.91 1139.91 1626.91
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 1088.91 1554.91 1040.91 1484.91
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 1191.91 1702.91 1139.91 1626.91
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 1256.91 1801.91 1233.91 1768.91
Master of Journalism 1256.91 1801.91 1233.91 1768.91
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Master of Political Management 1245.91 1784.91 1223.91 1751.91
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Master of Science 971.91 1385.91 954.91 1359.91
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 1279.91 1835.91 1256.91 1800.91
Master of Science in Management 1247.91 1784.91 1224.91 1752.91
Master of Social Work 1067.91 1517.91 1048.91 1490.91
All other Masters Programs 971.91 1385.91 954.91 1359.91
PhD in Architecture 1079.91 1539.91 1060.91 1511.91
PhD in Cognitive Science 919.91 1306.91 919.91 1306.91
PhD in Computer Science 1019.91 1453.91 1001.91 1427.91
PhD in Engineering 1019.91 1453.91 1001.91 1427.91
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 1019.91 1453.91 1001.91 1427.91
PhD in International Affairs 919.91 1306.91 919.91 1306.91
PhD in Public Policy 919.91 1306.91 919.91 1306.91
PhD in Social Work 1067.91 1517.91 1048.91 1490.91
All other PhD Programs 919.91 1306.91 919.91 1306.91
Qualifying Year: Architecture 1115.91 1593.91 1066.91 1522.91
All other Qualifying Year 989.91 1411.91 962.91 1372.91
Senior Citizens* 793.91 1122.91 780.91 1102.91

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

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.

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.

 Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees 
Full-Time Domestic Graduate Status
 (Fall & Winter Term)  MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
Upass  440.64 440.64 440.64 440.64
GSA Insurance 410.89    410.89 410.89 410.89
Sprott Career Levy 180.00 180.00
Student Association (GSA) – various 246.32 246.32 246.32 246.32
Charlatan 4.08 4.08 4.08 4.08
Athletics 186.78 186.78 186.78 186.78
Sprott MBA Society 100.00
Sprott MAcc Society 100.00
Health Services 69.78 69.78 69.78 69.78
Omnibus 28.64 28.64 28.64 28.64
Social Work Association 20.00
Career Services 7.06 7.06 7.06 7.06
Total $1,674.19 $1,674.19 $1,414.19 $1,394.19

 Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees 
 Part-Time Domestic Graduate Status 
 (Single term)  MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
Sprott Career Levy                27.00                27.00
Student Association (GSA) – various                36.65                36.65                36.65                       36.65
Charlatan                 0.60                  0.60                 0.60                         0.60
Athletics                28.02                28.02                28.02                       28.02
Sprott MAcc Society                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
Totals: $107.91 $132.91 $83.91 $80.91