Estimated program fees
The following course tuition fees are effective for students registering in courses from Sep. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025.
September 2025 fees are found here.
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $34,220 | $34,220 | $31,980 | $31,980 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $23,540 | $23,540 | $22,020 | $22,020 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $44,340 | $44,340 | $41,860 | $41,860 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $41,700 | $41,700 | $39,460 | $39,460 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $25,665 | $25,665 | $23,985 | $23,985 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $17,655 | $17,655 | $16,515 | $16,515 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $33,255 | $33,255 | $31,395 | $31,395 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $31,275 | $31,275 | $29,595 | $29,595 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $17,110 | $17,110 | $15,990 | $15,990 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $11,770 | $11,770 | $11,010 | $11,010 |
| Canadian Residents outside of Alberta | $22,170 | $22,170 | $20,930 | $20,930 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $20,850 | $20,850 | $19,730 | $19,730 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $12,832.50 | $12,832.50 | $11,992.50 | $11,992.50 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $8,827.50 | $8,827.50 | $8,257.50 | $8,257.50 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $16,627.50 | $16,627.50 | $15,697.50 | $15,697.50 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside ALberta | $15,637.50 | $15,637.50 | $14,797.50 | $14,797.50 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $11,977 | $11,977 | $11,193 | $11,193 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $8,239 | $8,239 | $7,707 | $7,707 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $15,519 | $15,519 | $14,651 | $14,651 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $14,595 | $14,595 | $13,811 | $13,811 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $9,410.50 | $9,410.50 | $8,794.50 | $8,794.50 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $6,473.50 | $6,473.50 | $6,055.50 | $6,055.50 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $12,193.50 | $12,193.50 | $11,511.50 | $11,511.50 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $11,467.50 | $11,467.50 | $10,851.50 | $10,851.50 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $8,555 | $8,555 | $7,995 | $7,995 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $5,885 | $5,885 | $5,505 | $5,505 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $11,085 | $11,085 | $10,465 | $10,465 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $10,425 | $10,425 | $9,865 | $9,865 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $6,844 | $6,844 | $6,396 | $6,396 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $4,708 | $4,708 | $4,404 | $4,404 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $8,868 | $8,868 | $8,372 | $8,372 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $8,340 | $8,340 | $7,892 | $7,892 |
| 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 |
Updated May 08, 2025 by Office of the Registrar