Note that miscellaneous fees are included in all quoted amounts below.
Degree Program First Year Upper Year
Full Time Full Time
Diploma in Architectural Conservation 8522.32 8522.32
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 8057.32 8057.32
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 8057.32 8057.32
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 9857.32 9857.32
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 9857.32 9857.32
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 9857.32 9857.32
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 9857.32 9857.32
Diploma in Public Administration 9857.32 9857.32
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 9857.32 9857.32
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 9857.32 9857.32
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 9857.32 9857.32
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 9857.32 9857.32
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 9857.32 9857.32
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 9857.32 9857.32
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Accounting 14029.32 14029.32
Master of Applied Science 8746.32 8746.32
Master of Architectural Studies 8522.32 8522.32
Master of Architecture 8522.32 8522.32
Master of Arts in International Affairs 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Arts in Public Administration 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Business Administration 15372.32 15372.32
Master of Cognitive Science 8057.32 8057.32
Master of Computer Science 8612.32 8612.32
Master of Design 8522.32 8522.32
Master of Engineering 10888.32 10888.32
Master of Engineering: IPIS 10888.32 10888.32
Master of Entrepreneurship 10888.32 10888.32
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 8746.32 8746.32
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 10888.32 10888.32
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Journalism 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Political Management 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Public Policy and Administration 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Science 8057.32 8057.32
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 9857.32 9857.32
Master of Social Work 8532.32 8532.32
All other Masters Programs 8057.32 8057.32
PhD in Architecture 7406.32 7406.32
PhD in Cognitive Science 6915.32 6915.32
PhD in Computer Science 7058.32 7058.32
PhD in Engineering 7499.32 7499.32
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 7499.32 7499.32
PhD in International Affairs 6915.32 6915.32
PhD in Public Policy 6915.32 6915.32
PhD in Social Work 7416.32 7416.32
All other PhD Programs 6915.32 6915.32
Qualifying Year: Architecture 12560.32 12560.32
All other Qualifying Year 12273.32 12273.32
Senior Citizens 2475.32 2435.32

First Year Billing Hours Upper Year Billing Hours
Degree Program <0.60 >=0.60 <0.60 >=0.60
Diploma in Architectural Conservation 3108.99 4385.99 3108.99 4385.99
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Diploma in Public Administration 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Accounting 4674.99 6635.99 4674.99 6635.99
Master of Applied Science 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
Master of Architectural Studies 3108.99 4385.99 3108.99 4385.99
Master of Architecture 3108.99 4385.99 3108.99 4385.99
Master of Arts in International Affairs 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Arts in Public Administration 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Business Administration 5083.99 7238.99 5083.99 7238.99
Master of Cognitive Science 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
Master of Computer Science 3076.99 4338.99 3076.99 4338.99
Master of Design 3108.99 4385.99 3108.99 4385.99
Master of Engineering 3749.99 5313.99 3749.99 5313.99
Master of Engineering: IPIS 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Entrepreneurship 3749.99 5313.99 3749.99 5313.99
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 3749.99 5313.99 3749.99 5313.99
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Journalism 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Political Management 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Public Policy and Administration 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Science 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3555.99 5039.99 3555.99 5039.99
Master of Social Work 3111.99 4388.99 3111.99 4388.99
All other Masters Programs 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
PhD in Architecture 2720.99 3821.99 2720.99 3821.99
PhD in Cognitive Science 2547.99 3572.99 2547.99 3572.99
PhD in Computer Science 2547.99 3572.99 2547.99 3572.99
PhD in Engineering 2547.99 3572.99 2547.99 3572.99
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 2547.99 3572.99 2547.99 3572.99
PhD in International Affairs 2547.99 3572.99 2547.99 3572.99
PhD in Public Policy 2547.99 3572.99 2547.99 3572.99
PhD in Social Work 2723.99 3824.99 2723.99 3824.99
All other PhD Programs 2547.99 3572.99 2547.99 3572.99
Qualifying Year: Architecture 3108.99 4385.99 3108.99 4385.99
All other Qualifying Year 2946.99 4150.99 2946.99 4150.99
Senior Citizens 976.99 1305.99 963.99 1285.99

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.

Full-Time
Fee Description MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
UHIP* 212.00 212.00 212.00 212.00
Athletics
Health and Counselling 34.41 34.41 34.41 34.41
Career Development Fee 3.48 3.48 3.48 3.48
Omnibus 14.13 14.13 14.13 14.13
Ombudsperson 1.86 1.86 1.86 1.86
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 1.14 1.14 1.14 1.14
Accessibility Building Fund 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Foot Patrol 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.43
Unicentre 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28
Sprott Career Levy 90.00 90.00
Health & Wellness Programming 7.40 7.40 7.40 7.40
Academic Support 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
GSA Capital Development Fund 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Career Services 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Support Centres 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50
Grants, Scholarships & Awards 33.63 33.63 33.63 33.63
Student Engagement/Advocacy 17.64 17.64 17.64 17.64
The Charlatan 1.97 1.97 1.97 1.97
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56
OPIRG 3.71 3.71 3.71 3.71
WUSC 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60
CKCU FM 93.1 3.62 3.62 3.62 3.62
Garden Spot 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20
The Leveller 1.76 1.76 1.76 1.76
Sprott MBA Society 50.00
Sprott MAcc Society 50.00
Social Work Association 10.00
UPass
Total 525.32 525.32 395.32 385.32

Part-Time
Fee Description MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
UHIP* 212.00 212.00 212.00 212.00
Athletics
Health and Counselling 10.32 10.32 10.32 10.32
Career Development Fee 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04
Omnibus 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24
Ombudsperson 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.56
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.34
Accessibility Building Fund 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Foot Patrol 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
Unicentre 3.68 3.68 3.68 3.68
Sprott Career Levy 27.00 27.00
Health & Wellness Programming 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22
Academic Support 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10
GSA Capital Development Fund 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Career Services 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80
Support Centres 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95
Grants, Scholarships & Awards 10.09 10.09 10.09 10.09
Student Engagement/Advocacy 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29
The Charlatan 0.59 0.59 0.59 0.59
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 2.57 2.57 2.57 2.57
OPIRG 1.11 1.11 1.11 1.11
WUSC 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18
CKCU FM 93.1 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09
Garden Spot 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.36
The Leveller 0.53 0.53 0.53 0.53
Sprott MBA Society
Sprott MAcc Society 25.00
Social Work Association 3.00
Total 290.99 315.99 266.99 263.99

*Note that this is amount is only charged if the full UHIP amount was not included in a student’s previous fall term registration