Estimated program fees
The following pages are all-inclusive and apply to all Athabasca University program students. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the program fees were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 120-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
120-credit programs
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $29,930 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $38,690 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $19,130 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $27,890 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $51,290 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $60,050 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $77,210 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $49,370 |
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 90-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
90-credit programs
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $22,447.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $29,017.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $14,347.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $20,917.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $38,467.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $45,037.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $57,907.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $37,027.50 |
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 60-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
60-credit programs
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $14,965 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $19,345 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $9,565 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $13,945 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $25,645 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $30,025 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $38,605 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $24,685 |
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 45-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
45-credit program
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $11,223.75 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $14,508.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $7,173.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $10,458.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $19,233.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $22,518.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $28,953.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $18,513.75 |
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 42-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
42-credit programs
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $10,475.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $13,541.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $6,695.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $9,761.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $17,951.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $21,017.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $27,023.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $17,279.50 |
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 33-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
33-credit program
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $8,230.75 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $10,639.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $5,260.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $7,669.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $14,104.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $16,513.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $21,232.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $13,576.75 |
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 30-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
30-credit programs
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $7,482.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $9,672.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $4,782.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $6,972.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $12,822.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $15,012.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $19,302.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $12,342.50 |
The following all-inclusive fees apply to all Athabasca University program students enrolled in a 24-credit undergraduate program. Before registration in courses, students must pay the one-time non-refundable General Application Fee. Please note: These costs are estimated. AU can and may increase tuition fees annually. Also, the fees below were determined by using 3-credit courses to find the program total. The program fee would be different if, for example, a 6-credit course is used in the program in place of two 3-credit courses. Other Academic-Related Fees, such as lab fees, examination fees, etc. are not included in these numbers.
24-credit programs
| Permanent Residents of Alberta | $5,986 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $7,738 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $3,826 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $5,578 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $10,258 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $12,010 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $15,442 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $9,874 |
Fees effective Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022.
Updated June 15, 2022 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)