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 9132.09 9132.09
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 8639.09 8639.09
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 8639.09 8639.09
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 10548.09 10548.09
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 10548.09 10548.09
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 10548.09 10548.09
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 10548.09 10548.09
Diploma in Public Administration 10548.09 10548.09
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 10548.09 10548.09
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 10548.09 10548.09
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 10548.09 10548.09
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 10548.09 10548.09
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 10548.09 10548.09
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 10548.09 10548.09
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 12750.09 12750.09
Master of Accounting 14966.09 14966.09
Master of Applied Science 9369.09 9369.09
Master of Architectural Studies 9132.09 9132.09
Master of Architecture 9132.09 9132.09
Master of Arts in International Affairs 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Arts in Public Administration 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Business Administration 17956.09 17956.09
Master of Cognitive Science 8639.09 8639.09
Master of Computer Science 9651.09 9651.09
Master of Design 9132.09 9132.09
Master of Engineering 12750.09 12750.09
Master of Engineering: IPIS 12750.09 12750.09
Master of Entrepreneurship 12750.09 12750.09
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 9369.09 9369.09
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 12750.09 12750.09
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Journalism 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Political Management 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Public Policy and Administration 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Science 8639.09 8639.09
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 10548.09 10548.09
Master of Social Work 9142.09 9142.09
All other Masters Programs 8639.09 8639.09
PhD in Architecture 7521.09 7521.09
PhD in Cognitive Science 7030.09 7030.09
PhD in Computer Science 7173.09 7173.09
PhD in Engineering 7614.09 7614.09
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 7614.09 7614.09
PhD in International Affairs 7030.09 7030.09
PhD in Public Policy 7030.09 7030.09
PhD in Social Work 7531.09 7531.09
All other PhD Programs 7030.09 7030.09
Qualifying Year: Architecture 13416.09 13416.09
All other Qualifying Year 13111.09 13111.09
Senior Citizens 2590.09 2550.09

 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 3100.23 4455.23 3100.23 4455.23
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Diploma in Public Administration 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 4148.23 5973.23 4148.23 5973.23
Master of Accounting 4758.23 6839.23 4758.23 6839.23
Master of Applied Science 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
Master of Architectural Studies 3100.23 4455.23 3100.23 4455.23
Master of Architecture 3100.23 4455.23 3100.23 4455.23
Master of Arts in International Affairs 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Arts in Public Administration 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Business Administration 5700.23 8213.23 5700.23 8213.23
Master of Cognitive Science 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
Master of Computer Science 3212.23 4616.23 3212.23 4616.23
Master of Design 3100.23 4455.23 3100.23 4455.23
Master of Engineering 4148.23 5973.23 4148.23 5973.23
Master of Engineering: IPIS 4148.23 5973.23 4148.23 5973.23
Master of Entrepreneurship 4148.23 5973.23 4148.23 5973.23
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 4148.23 5973.23 4148.23 5973.23
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Journalism 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Political Management 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Public Policy and Administration 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Science 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3574.23 5149.23 3574.23 5149.23
Master of Social Work 3103.23 4458.23 3103.23 4458.23
All other Masters Programs 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
PhD in Architecture 2540.23 3641.23 2540.23 3641.23
PhD in Cognitive Science 2367.23 3392.23 2367.23 3392.23
PhD in Computer Science 2367.23 3392.23 2367.23 3392.23
PhD in Engineering 2367.23 3392.23 2367.23 3392.23
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 2367.23 3392.23 2367.23 3392.23
PhD in International Affairs 2367.23 3392.23 2367.23 3392.23
PhD in Public Policy 2367.23 3392.23 2367.23 3392.23
PhD in Social Work 2543.23 3644.23 2543.23 3644.23
All other PhD Programs 2367.23 3392.23 2367.23 3392.23
Qualifying Year: Architecture 3100.23 4455.23 3100.23 4455.23
All other Qualifying Year 2928.23 4206.23 2928.23 4206.23
Senior Citizens 796.23 1125.23 783.23 1105.23

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.

Full-Time
Fee Description MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
UHIP* 252 252 252 252
Athletics 97.31 97.31 97.31 97.31
Health and Counselling Fee 36.36 36.36 36.36 36.36
Career Development Fee 3.68 3.68 3.68 3.68
Omnibus 14.93 14.93 14.93 14.93
Ombudsperson 1.93 1.93 1.93 1.93
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18
GSA Accessibility Building Fnd 3 3 3 3
Foot Patrol 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45
University Centre (GR) 12.71 12.71 12.71 12.71
Sprott Career Levy 90 90
Health & Wellness Programming 7.66 7.66 7.66 7.66
Academic Support 7.24 7.24 7.24 7.24
GSA Capital Development Fund 3 3 3 3
Career Services 6.21 6.21 6.21 6.21
Support Centres 6.72 6.72 6.72 6.72
Grants, Scholarships & Awards 34.78 34.78 34.78 34.78
Student Engagement & Advocacy 18.24 18.24 18.24 18.24
The Charlatan 2.04 2.04 2.04 2.04
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 8.79 8.79 8.79 8.79
OPIRG 3.84 3.84 3.84 3.84
WUSC 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
CKCU FM 93.1 3.74 3.74 3.74 3.74
Garden Spot 1.24 1.24 1.24 1.24
The Leveller 1.83 1.83 1.83 1.83
Sprott MBA Society 50
Sprott MAcc Society 50
Social Work Association 10
UPASS Card SU 218.03 218.03 218.03 218.03
UPASS Admin SU 4.58 4.58 4.58 4.58
Total 892.09 892.09 762.09 752.09

Part-Time
Fee Description MBA MAcc Social Work All Other Programs
UHIP* 252 252 252 252
Athletics 29.19 29.19 29.19 29.19
Health and Counselling Fee 10.91 10.91 10.91 10.91
Career Development Fee 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Omnibus 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48
Ombudsperson 0.58 0.58 0.58 0.58
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35
GSA Accessibility Building Fnd 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
Foot Patrol 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14
University Centre (GR) 3.81 3.81 3.81 3.81
Sprott Career Levy 27 27
Health & Wellness Programming 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3
Academic Support 2.17 2.17 2.17 2.17
GSA Capital Development Fund 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
Career Services 1.86 1.86 1.86 1.86
Support Centres 2.02 2.02 2.02 2.02
Grants, Scholarships & Awards 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43
Student Engagement & Advocacy 5.47 5.47 5.47 5.47
The Charlatan 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.61
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64
OPIRG 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15
WUSC 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18
CKCU FM 93.1 1.12 1.12 1.12 1.12
Garden Spot 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37
The Leveller 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55
Sprott MBA Society
Sprott MAcc Society 25
Social Work Association 3
Total 362.23 387.23 338.23 335.23

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