Note that miscellaneous fees are included in all quoted amounts below.

Full-Time International Graduate Status – Single Term First Year Upper Years
Diploma in Architectural Conservation           8,648.71           8,648.71
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy         10,023.71         10,023.71
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership         10,023.71         10,023.71
Diploma in Public Administration         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA)         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC)         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS)         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA)         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC)         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG)         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Applied Business Analytics 11,612.72 11,612.72
Master of Applied Science           8,878.71           8,878.71
Master of Architectural Studies           8,648.71           8,648.71
Master of Architecture           8,648.71           8,648.71
Master of Arts in International Affairs         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Arts in Public Administration         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Business Administration         16,441.71         16,441.71
Master of Cognitive Science           8,169.71           8,169.71
Master of Computer Science           9,152.71           9,152.71
Master of Design           8,648.71           8,648.71
Master of Engineering         11,610.71         11,610.71
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Journalism         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Political Management         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Science           8,169.71           8,169.71
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy         10,023.71         10,023.71
Master of Social Work           8,658.71           8,658.71
All other Masters Programs           8,169.71           8,169.71
PhD in Architecture           8,648.71           8,648.71
PhD in Cognitive Science           8,169.71           8,169.71
PhD in Computer Science           6,940.71           6,940.71
PhD in Engineering           7,381.71           7,381.71
PhD in International Affairs           6,797.71           6,797.71
PhD in Public Policy           6,797.71           6,797.71
PhD in Social Work           8,658.71           8,658.71
All other PhD Programs           6,797.71           6,797.71
Qualifying Year: Architecture         12,807.71         12,807.71
All other Qualifying Year         12,511.71         12,511.71
Senior Citizens           2,357.71           2,317.71

 Part-time International 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           3,010.34           4,325.34          3,010.34      4,325.34
 Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Diploma in Public Administration           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA)           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC)           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS)           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master in Sustainable Energy (MA)           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC)           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG)           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
Master of Applied Business Analytics           3,844.34           5,534.34          3,844.34      5,534.34
 Master of Applied Science           2,843.34           4,083.34          2,843.34      4,083.34
 Master of Architectural Studies           3,010.34           4,325.34          3,010.34      4,325.34
 Master of Architecture           3,010.34           4,325.34          3,010.34      4,325.34
 Master of Arts in International Affairs           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master of Arts in Public Administration           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master of Business Administration           5,283.34           7,610.34          5,283.34      7,610.34
 Master of Cognitive Science           2,843.34           4,083.34          2,843.34      4,083.34
 Master of Computer Science           3,118.34           4,481.34          3,118.34      4,481.34
 Master of Design           3,010.34           4,325.34          3,010.34      4,325.34
 Master of Engineering           3,844.34           5,534.34          3,844.34      5,534.34
 Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master of Journalism           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master of Political Management           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master of Science           2,843.34           4,083.34          2,843.34      4,083.34
 Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy           3,470.34           4,999.34          3,470.34      4,999.34
 Master of Social Work           3,013.34           4,328.34          3,013.34      4,328.34
 All other Masters Programs           2,843.34           4,083.34          2,843.34      4,083.34
 PhD in Architecture           3,010.34           4,325.34          3,010.34      4,325.34
 PhD in Cognitive Science           2,364.34           3,389.34          2,364.34      3,389.34
 PhD in Computer Science           2,364.34           3,389.34          2,364.34      3,389.34
 PhD in Engineering           2,364.34           3,389.34          2,364.34      3,389.34
 PhD in International Affairs           2,364.34           3,389.34          2,364.34      3,389.34
 PhD in Public Policy           2,364.34           3,389.34          2,364.34      3,389.34
 PhD in Social Work           3,013.34           4,328.34          3,013.34      4,328.34
 All other PhD Programs           2,364.34           3,389.34          2,364.34      3,389.34
 Qualifying Year: Architecture           3,010.34           4,325.34          3,010.34      4,325.34
 All other Qualifying Year           2,843.34           4,083.34          2,843.34      4,083.34
 Senior Citizens              793.34           1,122.34             780.34      1,102.34

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* 240.00 240.00 240.00 240.00
Athletics 93.39 93.39 93.39 93.39
Health and Counselling 34.89 34.89 34.89 34.89
Career Development Fee 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53
Omnibus 14.32 14.32 14.32 14.32
Ombudsperson 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16
Accessibility Building Fund 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Foot Patrol 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44
Unicentre 12.53 12.53 12.53 12.53
Sprott Career Levy 90.00 90.00
Health & Wellness Programming 7.55 7.55 7.55 7.55
Academic Support 7.14 7.14 7.14 7.14
GSA Capital Development Fund 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Career Services 6.12 6.12 6.12 6.12
Support Centres 6.63 6.63 6.63 6.63
Grants, Scholarships & Awards 34.3 34.3 34.3 34.3
Student Engagement/Advocacy 17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99
The Charlatan 2.01 2.01 2.01 2.01
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 8.73 8.73 8.73 8.73
OPIRG 3.78 3.78 3.78 3.78
WUSC 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
CKCU FM 93.1 3.69 3.69 3.69 3.69
Garden Spot 1.22 1.22 1.22 1.22
The Leveller 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
Sprott MBA Society 50.00
Sprott MAcc Society 50.00
Social Work Association 10.00
UPass 217.23 217.23 217.23 217.23
Total 866.95 866.95 736.95 726.95

Part-Time
Fee Description MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
UHIP* 240.00 240.00 240.00 240.00
Athletics 28.02 28.02 28.02 28.02
Health and Counselling 10.47 10.47 10.47 10.47
Career Development Fee 1.06 1.06 1.06 1.06
Omnibus 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30
Ombudsperson 0.57 0.57 0.57 0.57
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35
Accessibility Building Fund 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Foot Patrol 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
Unicentre 3.76 3.76 3.76 3.76
Sprott Career Levy 27.00 27.00
Health & Wellness Programming 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27
Academic Support 2.14 2.14 2.14 2.14
GSA Capital Development Fund 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
Career Services 1.84 1.84 1.84 1.84
Support Centres 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.99
Grants, Scholarships & Awards 10.29 10.29 10.29 10.29
Student Engagement/Advocacy 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40
The Charlatan 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62
OPIRG 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13
WUSC 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18
CKCU FM 93.1 1.11 1.11 1.11 1.11
Garden Spot 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37
The Leveller 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.54
Sprott MBA Society
Sprott MAcc Society 25.00
Social Work Association 3.00
Total 347.94 372.94 323.94 320.94

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