Please note: Compulsory miscellaneous fees included in all quoted fees
 Full-Time International Graduate Status 
(Single Term) First Year Upper Years
Diploma in Architectural Conservation 9936.34 9936.34
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 9414.34 9414.34
Diploma in Economic Policy 9414.34 9414.34
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 9414.34 9414.34
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 11439.34 11439.34
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 11460.34 11460.34
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 11439.34 11439.34
Diploma in Linguistics 9414.34 9414.34
Diploma in Migration and Diaspora 9414.34 9414.34
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 11460.34 11460.34
Diploma in Public Administration 11439.34 11439.34
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 11460.34 11460.34
Diploma in Work and Labour 9936.34 9936.34
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 11439.34 11439.34
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 11439.34 11439.34
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 11439.34 11439.34
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 11460.34 11460.34
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 11439.34 11439.34
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 15068.34 15068.34
Master of Accounting 16855.34 16855.34
Master of Applied Business Analytics 15068.34 15068.34
Master of Applied Science 10189.34 10189.34
Master of Architectural Studies 9936.34 9936.34
Master of Architecture 9936.34 9936.34
Master of Arts in International Affairs 11439.34 11439.34
Master of Arts in Public Administration 11439.34 11439.34
Master of Business Administration 21117.34 21117.34
Master of Cognitive Science 9414.34 9414.34
Master of Computer Science 11970.34 11970.34
Master of Data Science and Analytics 11970.34 11970.34
Master of Design 9936.34 9936.34
Master of Engineering 15068.34 15068.34
Master of Engineering: IPIS 15068.34 15068.34
Master of Entrepreneurship 15068.34 15068.34
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 10189.34 10189.34
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 15068.34 15068.34
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 11439.34 11439.34
Master of Journalism 11439.34 11439.34
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 11460.34 11460.34
Master of Political Management 11439.34 11439.34
Master of Public Policy and Administration 11460.34 11460.34
Master of Science 9414.34 9414.34
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 11439.34 11439.34
Master of Science in Management 11439.34 11439.34
Master of Social Work 9946.34 9946.34
All other Masters Programs 9414.34 9414.34
PhD in Architecture 7801.34 7801.34
PhD in Cognitive Science 7310.34 7310.34
PhD in Computer Science 7453.34 7453.34
PhD in Data Science and Analytics 7453.34 7453.34
PhD in Engineering 7894.34 7894.34
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 7894.34 7894.34
PhD in International Affairs 7310.34 7310.34
PhD in Public Policy 7331.34 7331.34
PhD in Social Work 7811.34 7811.34
All other PhD Programs 7310.34 7310.34
Qualifying Year: Architecture 14482.34 14482.34
All other Qualifying Year 14158.34 14158.34
Senior Citizens 2870.34 2830.34

 Please note: Compulsory miscellaneous fees included in all quoted fees
 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 3543.46 4981.46 3543.46 4981.46
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Diploma in Economic Policy 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 4066.46 5737.46 4066.46 5737.46
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Diploma in Linguistics 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Diploma in Migration and Diaspora 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 4066.46 5737.46 4066.46 5737.46
Diploma in Public Administration 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 4066.46 5737.46 4066.46 5737.46
Diploma in Work and Labour 3543.46 4981.46 3543.46 4981.46
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 4066.46 5737.46 4066.46 5737.46
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC) 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 5084.46 7212.46 5084.46 7212.46
Master of Accounting 5536.46 7852.46 5536.46 7852.46
Master of Applied Business Analytics 5084.46 7212.46 5084.46 7212.46
Master of Applied Science 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Master of Architectural Studies 3543.46 4981.46 3543.46 4981.46
Master of Architecture 3543.46 4981.46 3543.46 4981.46
Master of Arts in International Affairs 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master of Arts in Public Administration 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master of Business Administration 6889.46 9821.46 6889.46 9821.46
Master of Cognitive Science 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Master of Computer Science 4169.46 5886.46 4169.46 5886.46
Master of Data Science and Analytics 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5886.46
Master of Design 3543.46 4981.46 3543.46 4981.46
Master of Engineering 5084.46 7212.46 5084.46 7212.46
Master of Engineering: IPIS 5084.46 7212.46 5084.46 7212.46
Master of Entrepreneurship 5084.46 7212.46 5084.46 7212.46
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 5084.46 7212.46 5084.46 7212.46
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master of Journalism 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 4066.46 5737.46 4066.46 5737.46
Master of Political Management 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master of Public Policy and Administration 4066.46 5737.46 4066.46 5737.46
Master of Science 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master of Science in Management 4045.46 5716.46 4045.46 5716.46
Master of Social Work 3546.46 4984.46 3546.46 4984.46
All other Masters Programs 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
PhD in Architecture 2800.46 3901.46 2800.46 3901.46
PhD in Cognitive Science 2627.46 3652.46 2627.46 3652.46
PhD in Computer Science 2627.46 3652.46 2627.46 3652.46
PhD in Data Science and Analytics 2627.46 3652.46 2627.46 3652.46
PhD in Engineering 2627.46 3652.46 2627.46 3652.46
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 2627.46 3652.46 2627.46 3652.46
PhD in International Affairs 2627.46 3652.46 2627.46 3652.46
PhD in Public Policy 2648.46 3673.46 2648.46 3673.46
PhD in Social Work 2803.46 3904.46 2803.46 3904.46
All other PhD Programs 2627.46 3652.46 2627.46 3652.46
Qualifying Year: Architecture 3543.46 4981.46 3543.46 4981.46
All other Qualifying Year 3360.46 4716.46 3360.46 4716.46
Senior Citizens 1056.46 1385.46 1043.46 1365.46

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.

Fee Full-Time Part-Time Comments
Academic Support 8.06  2.42
Accessibility Fund 3.00  0.90
Athletics 107.87  32.36
Career Development Fee 4.08 1.22
Career Services 6.92 2.08
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 9.70 2.91
Charlatan 2.27 0.68
CKCU FM 93.1 4.17 1.25
Foot Patrol 0.50 0.15
Garden Spot 1.38 0.41
Grants, Scholarships & Awards 38.74 11.62
GSA Capital Development Fund 3.00 0.90
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 1.31 0.39
Health & Wellness Programming 8.53  2.56
Health Insurance (Grad) 437.40  N/A
Health Services 40.31 12.09
Ombudsperson 2.15 0.65
Omnibus 14.00 4.20
OPIRG 4.28 1.28
Social Work Association 10.00 3.00 For programs in Faculty of Social Work only
SPPA Society Fee 21.00 21.00 For programs in The School of Public Policy and Administration
Sprott Career Levy Fee 90.00 27.00 For programs in Faculty of Sprott
Sprott MAcc Society 50.00 25.00 For MAcc program only
Sprott MBA Society Fee 50.00  N/A For MBA program only
Student Engagement/Advocacy 20.32 6.10
Support Centres 7.48 2.24
The Leveller 2.04 0.61
UHIP Insurance 756.00 252.00
University Centre (GR) 14.15 4.25
Upass Summer 223.48
WUSC 0.60 0.18

Total Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees Full-Time – Summer – includes Upass and UHIP Fees Part-Time – Single Term
All other programs 780.34 343.46
MBA 920.34 370.46
MAcc 920.34 395.46
Social Work 790.34 346.46
Programs in School of Public Policy and Administration 801.34 364.46