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 10007.29 10007.29
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 9469.41 9469.41
Diploma in Economic Policy 9469.41 9469.41
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 9469.41 9469.41
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 11555.14 11555.14
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 11577.31 11577.31
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 11555.14 11555.14
Diploma in Linguistics 9469.41 9469.41
Diploma in Migration and Diaspora 9469.41 9469.41
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 11577.31 11577.31
Diploma in Public Administration 11555.14 11555.14
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 11577.31 11577.31
Diploma in Work and Labour 10007.29 10007.29
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 11555.14 11555.14
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 11555.14 11555.14
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 11555.14 11555.14
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 11577.31 11577.31
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC, MENG) 11555.14 11555.14
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 16007.36 16007.36
Master of Accounting 17926.12 17926.12
Master of Applied Business Analytics 16007.36 16007.36
Master of Applied Science 10267.21 10267.21
Master of Architectural Studies 10007.29 10007.29
Master of Architecture 10007.29 10007.29
Master of Arts in International Affairs 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Arts in Public Administration 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Business Administration 22528.74 22528.74
Master of Business Administration (Online) 8996.25 8996.25
Master of Cognitive Science 9469.41 9469.41
Master of Computer Science 12662.13 12662.13
Master of Data Science and Analytics (MASC, MCS, MENG, MIT, MSC) 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Design 10007.29 10007.29
Master of Engineering 16007.36 16007.36
Master of Engineering: IPIS 16007.36 16007.36
Master of Entrepreneurship 16007.36 16007.36
Master of Finance 19391.17 19391.17
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 10267.21 10267.21
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 16007.36 16007.36
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Journalism 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 11577.31 11577.31
Master of Political Management 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) 11577.31 11577.31
Master of Science 9469.41 9469.41
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Science in Management 11555.14 11555.14
Master of Social Work 10017.29 10017.29
All other Masters Programs 9469.41 9469.41
PhD in Architecture 7596.89 7596.89
PhD in Cognitive Science 7105.89 7105.89
PhD in Computer Science 7248.89 7248.89
PhD in Data Science and Analytics 7689.89 7689.89
PhD in Engineering 7689.89 7689.89
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 7689.89 7689.89
PhD in International Affairs 7105.89 7105.89
PhD in Public Policy 7128.06 7128.06
PhD in Social Work 7606.89 7606.89
All other PhD Programs 7105.89 7105.89
Qualifying Year: Architecture 14689.04 14689.04
All other Qualifying Year 14355.92 14355.92
Senior Citizens 2665.89 2625.89

 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 3417.08 4898.09 3417.08 4898.09
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Diploma in Economic Policy 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 3956.96 5677.74 3956.96 5677.74
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Diploma in Linguistics 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Diploma in Migration and Diaspora 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3956.96 5677.74 3956.96 5677.74
Diploma in Public Administration 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 3956.96 5677.74 3956.96 5677.74
Diploma in Work and Labour 3417.08 4898.09 3417.08 4898.09
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MA) 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MASC) 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MCS) 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master in Sustainable Energy (MA) 3956.96 5677.74 3956.96 5677.74
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC, MENG) 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master in Sustainable Energy (MENG) 5241.36 7540.33 5241.36 7540.33
Master of Accounting 5726.09 8226.85 5726.09 8226.85
Master of Applied Business Analytics 5241.36 7540.33 5241.36 7540.33
Master of Applied Science 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Master of Architectural Studies 3417.08 4898.09 3417.08 4898.09
Master of Architecture 3417.08 4898.09 3417.08 4898.09
Master of Arts in International Affairs 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Arts in Public Administration 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Business Administration 7189.42 10355.03 7189.42 10355.03
Master of Business Administration (Online) 2910.86 4021.82 2910.86 4021.82
Master of Cognitive Science 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Master of Computer Science 4253.41 6107.99 4253.41 6107.99
Master of Data Science and Analytics (MASC, MCS, MENG, MIT, MSC) 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Design 3417.08 4898.09 3417.08 4898.09
Master of Engineering 5241.36 7540.33 5241.36 7540.33
Master of Engineering: IPIS 5241.36 7540.33 5241.36 7540.33
Master of Entrepreneurship 5241.36 7540.33 5241.36 7540.33
Master of Finance 6111.26 8919.26 6111.26 8919.26
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 5241.36 7540.33 5241.36 7540.33
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Journalism 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 3956.96 5677.74 3956.96 5677.74
Master of Political Management 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) 3956.96 5677.74 3956.96 5677.74
Master of Science 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Science in Management 3934.79 5655.57 3934.79 5655.57
Master of Social Work 3420.08 4901.09 3420.08 4901.09
All other Masters Programs 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
PhD in Architecture 2577.86 3678.86 2577.86 3678.86
PhD in Cognitive Science 2404.86 3429.86 2404.86 3429.86
PhD in Computer Science 2404.86 3429.86 2404.86 3429.86
PhD in Data Science and Analytics 2404.86 3429.86 2404.86 3429.86
PhD in Engineering 2404.86 3429.86 2404.86 3429.86
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 2404.86 3429.86 2404.86 3429.86
PhD in International Affairs 2404.86 3429.86 2404.86 3429.86
PhD in Public Policy 2427.03 3452.03 2427.03 3452.03
PhD in Social Work 2580.86 3681.86 2580.86 3681.86
All other PhD Programs 2404.86 3429.86 2404.86 3429.86
Qualifying Year: Architecture 3417.08 4898.09 3417.08 4898.09
All other Qualifying Year 3229.30 4625.44 3229.30 4625.44
Senior Citizens 833.86 1162.86 820.86 1142.86

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 dependent 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
Accessibility Fund 3.00 0.90
Athletics 110.36 33.11
Career Services 4.17 1.25
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 9.70 2.91
Charlatan 2.52 0.76
CKCU FM 93.1 4.61 1.38
Foot Patrol 0.56 0.17
GSA Capital Development Fund 3.00 0.90
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 1.46 0.44
GSA Students’ Association 93.39 28.02
Health & Wellness Programming 41.24 12.37
Health Insurance (Grad) 463.64  N/A
Health Services 41.24 12.37
Mental Health Fee 25.00 25.00
Nideyinàn Centre (GR) 15.69 4.71
Ombudsperson 2.23 0.67
Omnibus 17.00 6.00
OPIRG 4.74 1.42
Social Work Association 10.00 3.00 For programs in Faculty of Social Work only
SPPA Society Fee 22.17 22.17 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
The Leveller 2.26 0.68
UHIP Insurance 252.00 252.00 *For Special and New summer students
Upass Card Fee 5.29 N/A
Upass Summer 229.07 N/A
WUSC 0.60 0.18

Total Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees Full-Time – Summer – includes Upass Fee Part-Time – Single Term
All other programs 822.18 371.83
MBA 962.18 398.83
MAcc 962.18 423.83
MFIN 962.18 398.83
Social Work 832.18 374.83
Programs in School of Public Policy and Administration 844.35 394.00