Please note: Compulsory miscellaneous fees included in all quoted fees
 Full-Time Ontario Graduate Status 
(Single Term) First Year Upper Years
Diploma in Architectural Conservation 4010.63 3848.63
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in Economic Policy 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 4110.63 4042.63
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 4033.79 3967.79
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 4044.63 3976.63
Diploma in Linguistics 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in Migration and Diaspora 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in Northern Studies 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 4033.79 3967.79
Diploma in Public Administration 4010.63 3944.63
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 4033.79 3967.79
Diploma in Social Statistics and Data 3211.63 3161.63
Diploma in Work and Labour 4010.63 3848.63
Master in Human-Computer Interaction 4110.63 4042.63
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC, MENG) 4110.63 4042.63
Master of Accounting 5749.63 5749.63
Master of Applied Business Analytics 3854.63 3699.63
Master of Applied Science 3555.63 3414.63
Master of Architectural Studies 4010.63 3848.63
Master of Architecture 4010.63 3848.63
Master of Arts in International Affairs 4010.63 3944.63
Master of Arts in Teaching English as an Additional Language 9491.15 9491.15
Master of Business Administration 5806.26 5228.98
Master of Cognitive Science 3211.63 3161.63
Master of Computer Science 3555.63 3414.63
Master of Data Science and Analytics (MASC, MIT) 4110.63 4042.63
Master of Design 3854.63 3699.63
Master of Digital Transformation 3854.63 3699.63
Master of Engineering 3854.63 3699.63
Master of Engineering: IPIS 4044.63 3976.63
Master of Entrepreneurship 3854.63 3699.63
Master of Finance 11607.63 11607.63
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 3555.63 3414.63
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 3854.63 3699.63
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 4044.63 3976.63
Master of Journalism 4044.63 3976.63
Master of Network Technology 3854.63 3699.63
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 4033.79 3967.79
Master of Political Management 4012.63 3945.63
Master of Public Policy and Administration 4033.79 3967.79
Master of Public Policy, Sustainable Energy and Environment 4133.79 4065.79
Master of Science 3211.63 3161.63
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 4110.63 4042.63
Master of Science in Management 4010.63 3944.63
Master of Social Work 3486.63 3430.63
Master of Technology in Technology Innovation Management 3854.63 3699.63
All other Masters Programs 3211.63 3161.63
PhD in Architecture 3696.63 3636.63
PhD in Cognitive Science 3073.63 3073.63
PhD in Computer Science 3349.63 3296.63
PhD in Data Science and Analytics 3349.63 3296.63
PhD in Engineering 3349.63 3296.63
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 3349.63 3296.63
PhD in International Affairs 3073.63 3073.63
PhD in Public Policy 3096.79 3096.79
PhD in Social Work 3486.63 3430.63
All other PhD Programs 3073.63 3073.63
Qualifying Year: Architecture 5050.63 4838.63
All other Qualifying Year 3869.63 3774.63

 Please note: Compulsory miscellaneous fees included in all quoted fees
 Part-Time Ontario 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 1288.50 1826.50 1233.50 1746.50
Diploma in Curatorial Studies 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in Economic Policy 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in Ethics and Public Affairs 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 1324.50 1880.50 1301.50 1845.50
Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration 1315.66 1852.66 1292.66 1820.66
Diploma in Infrastructure Protection and International Security (DIPIS) 1301.50 1846.50 1278.50 1813.50
Diploma in Linguistics 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in Migration and Diaspora 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in Northern Studies 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 1315.66 1852.66 1292.66 1820.66
Diploma in Public Administration 1292.50 1829.50 1269.50 1797.50
Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation 1315.66 1852.66 1292.66 1820.66
Diploma in Social Statistics and Data 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Diploma in Work and Labour 1288.50 1826.50 1233.50 1746.50
Master in Human-Computer Interaction 1324.50 1880.50 1301.50 1845.50
Master in Sustainable Energy (MASC, MENG) 1324.50 1880.50 1301.50 1845.50
Master of Accounting 1890.50 2682.50 1890.50 2682.50
Master of Applied Business Analytics 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1671.50
Master of Applied Science 1133.50 1599.50 1085.50 1529.50
Master of Architectural Studies 1288.50 1826.50 1233.50 1746.50
Master of Architecture 1288.50 1826.50 1233.50 1746.50
Master of Arts in International Affairs 1292.50 1829.50 1269.50 1797.50
Master of Arts in Teaching English as an Additional Language 3233.94 4630.08 3233.94 4630.08
Master of Business Administration 1883.25 2681.98 1686.53 2394.95
Master of Cognitive Science 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Master of Computer Science 1133.50 1599.50 1085.50 1529.50
Master of Data Science and Analytics (MASC, MIT) 1324.50 1880.50 1301.50 1845.50
Master of Design 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1671.50
Master of Digital Transformation 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1671.50
Master of Engineering 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1671.50
Master of Engineering: IPIS 1301.50 1846.50 1278.50 1813.50
Master of Entrepreneurship 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1671.50
Master of Finance 3786.50 5490.50 3786.50 5490.50
Master of Information Technology: Digital Media 1133.50 1599.50 1085.50 1529.50
Master of Information Technology: Network Technology 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1671.50
Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security 1301.50 1846.50 1278.50 1813.50
Master of Journalism 1301.50 1846.50 1278.50 1813.50
Master of Network Technology 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1813.50
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership 1315.66 1852.66 1292.66 1820.66
Master of Political Management 1290.50 1829.50 1268.50 1796.50
Master of Public Policy and Administration 1315.66 1852.66 1292.66 1820.66
Master of Public Policy, Sustainable Energy and Environment 1347.66 1903.66 1324.66 1868.66
Master of Science 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy 1324.50 1880.50 1301.50 1845.50
Master of Science in Management 1292.50 1829.50 1269.50 1797.50
Master of Social Work 1112.50 1562.50 1093.50 1535.50
Master of Technology in Technology Innovation Management 1236.50 1747.50 1184.50 1671.50
All other Masters Programs 1016.50 1430.50 999.50 1404.50
PhD in Architecture 1124.50 1584.50 1105.50 1556.50
PhD in Cognitive Science 964.50 1351.50 964.50 1351.50
PhD in Computer Science 1064.50 1498.50 1046.50 1472.50
PhD in Data Science and Analytics 1064.50 1498.50 1046.50 1472.50
PhD in Engineering 1064.50 1498.50 1046.50 1472.50
PhD in Information Technology (DM) 1064.50 1498.50 1046.50 1472.50
PhD in International Affairs 964.50 1351.50 964.50 1351.50
PhD in Public Policy 987.66 1374.66 987.66 1374.66
PhD in Social Work 1112.50 1562.50 1093.50 1535.50
All other PhD Programs 964.50 1351.50 964.50 1351.50
Qualifying Year: Architecture 1160.50 1638.50 1111.50 1567.50
All other Qualifying Year 1034.50 1456.50 1007.50 1417.50

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 112.68 33.80
Career Services 4.26 1.28
Cdn Fed of Students (CAN & ON) 10.54 3.61
Charlatan 2.45 0.74
CKCU FM 93.1 4.51 1.35
Foot Patrol 0.54 0.16
GSA Capital Development Fund 3.00 0.90
GSA Sexual Assault Centre 1.42 0.43
GSA Students’ Association 97.54 29.26
Health & Wellness Programming 42.10 12.63
Health Insurance (Grad) 463.64  N/A
Health Services 42.10 12.63
Mental Health Fee 26.11 26.11
Mike’s Place Fee 7.15 2.15
Nideyinàn Centre (GR) 15.33 4.60
Ombudsperson 2.33 0.70
Omnibus 17.00 5.10
OPIRG 4.64 1.39
Social Work Association 10.00 3.00 For programs in Faculty of Social Work only
SPPA Society Fee 23.16 23.16 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 2.22 0.67
Upass Card Fee 5.41 N/A
Upass Summer 234.80 N/A
WUSC 0.60 0.18

Total Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees Full-Time – Summer – includes Upass Fee Part-Time – Single Term
All other programs 597.63                          125.50
MBA 737.63                          152.50
MAcc 737.63                          177.50
MFIN 687.63                          152.50
Social Work 607.63                          128.50
Programs in School of Public Policy and Administration 620.79                          148.66

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