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 | $31,930 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $40,690 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $20,290 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $29,050 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $54,970 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $63,730 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $79,210 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $51,370 |
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 | $23,947.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $30,517.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $15,217.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $21,787.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $41,227.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $47,797.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $59,407.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $38,527.50 |
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 | $15,965 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $20,345 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $10,145 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $14,525 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $27,485 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $31,865 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $39,605 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $25,685 |
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 | $11,973.75 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $15,258.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $7,608.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $10,893.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $20,613.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $23,898.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $29,703.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $19,263.75 |
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 | $11,175.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $14,241.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $7,101.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $10,167.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $19,239.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $23,305.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $27,723.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $17,979.50 |
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 | $8,780.75 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $11,189.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $5,579.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $7,988.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $15,116.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $17,525.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $21,782.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $14,126.75 |
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 | $7,982.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $10,172.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $5,072.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $7,262.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $13,742.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $15,932.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $19,802.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $12,842.50 |
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 | $6,386 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $8,138 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $4,058 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $5,810 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $10,994 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $12,746 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $15,842 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $10,274 |
Fees effective Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023.
Updated March 30, 2023 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)