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Estimated program fees

The following course tuition fees are effective for student registering in courses from Sep. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025. Prior to September, 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 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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $36,860 $36,860 $34,380 $34,380
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $44,340 $44,340 $41,860 $41,860
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $23,540 $23,540 $22,020 $22,020
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $31,020 $31,020 $29,500 $29,500
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $63,140 $63,140 $58,740 $58,740
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $70,620 $70,620 $66,220 $66,220
Students Living Outside Canada $68,220 $68,220 $65,740 $65,740
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $56,300 $56,300 $53,820 $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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $27,645 $27,645 $25,785 $25,785
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $33,255 $33,255 $31,395 $31,395
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $17,655 $17,655 $16,515 $16,515
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $23,265 $23,265 $22,125 $22,125
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $47,355 $47,355 $44,055 $44,055
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $52,965 $52,965 $49,665 $49,665
Students Living Outside Canada $51,165 $51,165 $49,305 $49,305
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $42,225 $42,225 $40,365 $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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $18,430 $18,430 $17,190 $17,190
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $22,170 $22,170 $20,930 $20,930
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $11,770 $11,770 $11,010 $11,010
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $15,510 $15,510 $14,750 $14,750
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $31,570 $31,570 $29,370 $29,370
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $35,310 $35,310 $33,110 $33,110
Students Living Outside Canada $34,110 $34,110 $32,870 $32,870
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $28,150 $28,150 $26,910 $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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $13,822.50 $13,822.50 $12,892.50 $12,892.50
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $16,627.50 $16,627.50 $15,697.50 $15,697.50
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $8,827.50 $8,827.50 $8,257.50 $8,257.50
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $11,632.50 $11,632.50 $11,062.50 $11,062.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $23,677.50 $23,677.50 $22,027.50 $22,022.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $26,482.50 $26,482.50 $24,832.50 $24,832.50
Students Living Outside Canada $25,582.50 $25,582.50 $24,652.50 $24,652.50
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $21,112.50 $21,112.50 $20,182.50 $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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $12,901 $12,901 $12,033 $12,033
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $15,519 $15,519 $14,651 $14,651
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $8,239 $8,239 $7,707 $7,707
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $10,857 $10,857 $10,325 $10,325
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $22,099 $22,099 $20,559 $20,559
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $24,717 $24,717 $23,177 $23,177
Students Living Outside Canada $23,877 $23,877 $23,009 $23,009
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $19,705 $19,705 $18,837 $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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $10,136.50 $10,136.50 $9,454.50 $9,454.50
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $12,193.50 $12,193.50 $11,511.50 $11,511.50
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $6,473.50 $6,473.50 $6,055.50 $6,055.50
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $8,530.50 $8,530.50 $8,112.50 $8,112.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $17,363.50 $17,363.50 $16,153.50 $16,153.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $19,420.50 $19,420.50 $18,210.50 $18,210.50
Students Living Outside Canada $18,760.50 $18,760.50 $18,078.50 $18,078.50
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $15,482.50 $15,482.50 $14,800.50 $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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $9,215 $9,215 $8,595 $8,595
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $11,085 $11,085 $10,465 $10,465
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $5,885 $5,885 $5,505 $5,505
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $7,755 $7,755 $7,375 $7,375
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $15,785 $15,785 $14,685 $14,685
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $17,655 $17,655 $16,555 $16,555
Students Living Outside Canada $17,055 $17,055 $16,435 $16,435
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $14,075 $14,075 $13,455 $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

Faculty of Business courses Faculty of Health Disciplines courses Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences courses Faculty of Science and Technology courses
Permanent Residents of Alberta $7,372 $7,372 $6,876 $6,876
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $8,868 $8,868 $8,372 $8,372
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $4,708 $4,708 $4,404 $4,404
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $6,204 $6,204 $5,900 $5,900
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $12,628 $12,628 $11,748 $11,748
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $14,124 $14,124 $13,244 $13,244
Students Living Outside Canada $13,644 $13,644 $13,148 $13,148
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $11,260 $11,260 $10,764 $10,764
Information effective Sep. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025.

Updated June 13, 2024 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)

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