Note that miscellaneous fees are included in all quoted amounts below. Per credit (1.0 billing hour)
Degree Program First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Bachelor of Architectural Studies 2,037.68 2,037.68 2,037.68 2,037.68
Bachelor of Arts 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68
Bachelor of Cognitive Science 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68
Bachelor of Commerce 1,939.58 1,939.58 1,939.58 1,939.58
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68
Bachelor of Computer Science 1,945.16 1,945.16 1,945.16 1,945.16
Bachelor of Economics 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68 1,327.68
Bachelor of Engineering 1,885.18 1,885.18 1,885.18 1,885.18
Bachelor of Global and International Studies 1,615.68 1,615.68 1,615.68 1,615.68
Bachelor of Health Sciences 1,330.16 1,330.16 1,330.16 1,330.16
Bachelor of Humanities 1,398.68 1,398.68 1,398.68 1,398.68
Bachelor of Industrial Design 2,037.68 2,037.68 2,037.68 2,037.68
Bachelor of Information Technology 1,692.68 1,692.68 1,692.68 1,692.68
Bachelor of International Business 2,053.53 2,053.53 2,053.53 2,053.53
Bachelor of Journalism 1,398.68 1,519.68 1,519.68 1,519.68
Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities 1,398.68 1,519.68 1,519.68 1,519.68
Bachelor of Media Production and Design 1,635.68 1,635.68 1,635.68 1,635.68
Bachelor of Mathematics 1,330.16 1,330.16 1,330.16 1,330.16
Bachelor of Music 1,427.68 1,427.68 1,427.68 1,427.68
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management 1,645.68 1,645.68 1,645.68 1,645.68
Bachelor of Science 1,330.16 1,330.16 1,330.16 1,330.16
Bachelor of Social Work 1,398.68 1,398.68 1,398.68 1,398.68
Certificates 1,322.68
Diploma Accounting Post-Bac 1,367.68
All other Diploma programs 1,322.68
Special (non-degree) Students 1,327.68
Seniors 1,084.68 1,084.68 1,084.68 1,084.68
Co-Op Program fee (per term) 484.25 484.25 484.25 484.25

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.

What is a billing hour?

For undergraduate students, the billing hours for a particular course are 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 know the number of billing hours you plan to take, use the appropriate amount above and multiply it by the number of billing hours. Remember that the amount quoted above is for 1.0 billing hours. Once you are registered, you can select ‘Calculate Amount to Pay’ on Carleton Central to view your total account balance.

Co-op Fees

Undergraduate students in the co-op stream of their academic program will pay a co-op program fee. For additional information, please contact the Co-operative Education Program.

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.

Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees
Per Credit Domestic Undergraduate Status
(Single term, per-credit assignment)

Fee PT Per 1.0 CR/Term Comments
Academic Support Peer Tutoring 0.58
Accessibility Building Fund 1.39
Athletics 47.93
Business Students Society 9.00 For degrees in Faculty of Sprott Only
Career Services 2.48
Carleton Legal Project 0.90
CASG 0.24
Cdn Fed of Students (Can & On) 3.88
Charlatan 1.36
CIDSA Computer fee N/A *Charged in Fall term only, B. Industrial Design only
CIDSA Industrial Design Soc. N/A *Charged in Fall term only, B. Industrial Design only
CKCU FM 3.37
Clubs & Societies 1.68
CSAAS Architecture Society N/A *Charged in Fall term only. B. Architecture Only
CSAAS Computer Fee N/A *Charged in Fall term only. B. Architecture Only
CUESEF 8.50
CUSA Bursary Fund 0.40
CUSERT 0.58
Debating Society 0.20
Engineering Society 7.60 B. Engineering Only
Engineers Without Borders 0.40 B. Engineering Only
Foot Patrol 0.61
Garden Spot 0.55
Health & Mental Wellness 1.79
Health Insurance CUSA N/A *Charged in Fall term only.
Health Services 16.12
Interval House 0.14
Millennium Village 1.20
Ombudsperson 0.87
Omnibus 9.75
OPIRG 1.75
Science Student Society 2.48 For degrees in Faculty of Science only
Sexual Violence Prevention 0.75
Sock ‘n Buskin 0.21
Sprott Levy Fee 36.00 For degrees in Faculty of Sprott
Student Life & Success 3.19
Student Opportunities & Spaces 3.37
Unicentre 12.29
Upass Card fee 5.10
Upass Summer 223.48
World Food Program 0.52
WUSC 0.58

Total Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees
Per Credit Ontario Undergraduate Status
(Single term, per-credit assignment)

Program Total
All programs  118.68
Faculty of Sprott  163.68
Faculty of Science  121.16
B. Engineering  135.18
B. Architecture  118.68
B. Industrial Design  118.68