Estimated program fees
Current fees, effective for courses starting September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, are available here.
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 | $33,640 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $40,650 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $21,290 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $28,290 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $58,010 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $65,010 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $79,170 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $53,090 |
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 | $25,237.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $30,487.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $15,967.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $21,217.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $43,507.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $48,757.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $59,377.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $39,817.50 |
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 | $16,825 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $20,325 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $10,645 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $14,145 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $29,005 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $32,505 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $39,585 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $26,545 |
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 | $12,618.75 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $15,243.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $7,983.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $10,608.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $21,753.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $24,378.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $29,688.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $19,908.75 |
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 | $11,777.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $14,227.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $7,451.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $9,901.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $20,303.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $22,753.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $27,709.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $18,581.50 |
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 | $9,253.75 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $11,178.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $5,854.75 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $7,779.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $15,952.75 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $17,877.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $21,771.75 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $14,599.75 |
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 | $8,412.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $10,162.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $5,322.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $7,072.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $14,502.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $16,252.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $19,792.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $13,272.50 |
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 | $6,730 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $8,130 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $4,258 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $5,658 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $11,602 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $13,002 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $15,834 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $10,618 |
Fees effective Sept. 1, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2024.
Updated April 05, 2023 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)