Estimated program fees
For estimated program fees for courses starting Sep. 1, 2024, or later, use these fees.
The following fees are all-inclusive and apply to all Athabasca University undergraduate 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 total 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 | $34,380 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $41,380 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $22.020 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $29,020 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $58,720 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $65,740 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $65,740 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $53,820 |
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 | $25,785 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $31,035 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $16,515 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $21,765 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $44,040 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $49,305 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $49,305 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $40,365 |
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 | $17,190 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $20,690 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $11,010 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $14,510 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $29,360 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $32,870 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $32,870 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $26,910 |
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 | $12,892.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $15,517.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $8,257.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $10,882.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $22,020.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $24,652.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $24,652.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $20,182.50 |
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 | $12,033 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $14,483 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $7,707 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $10,157 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $20,552 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $23,009 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $23,009 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $18,837 |
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 | $9,454.50 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $11,379.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $6,055.50 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $7,980.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $16,148.50 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $18,078.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $18,078.50 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $14,800.50 |
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 | $8,595 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $10,345 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $5,505 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $7,255 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $14,680 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $16,435 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $16,435 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $13,455 |
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 | $6,876 |
| Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta | $8,276 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta | $4,404 |
| Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta | $5,804 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta | $11,744 |
| Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta | $13,148 |
| Students Living Outside Canada | $13,148 |
| Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) | $10,764 |
Fees effective Jan. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2024.
Updated June 13, 2024 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)