Estimated program fees
The following course tuition fees are effective for students registering in courses from Sep. 1, 2025 to Aug. 31, 2026.
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 | $38,140 | $38,140 | $35,620 | $35,620 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $35,550 | $35,550 | $33,100 | $33,100 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $24,700 | $24,700 | $23,140 | $23,140 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $45,620 | $45,620 | $43,100 | $43,100 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $42,980 | $42,980 | $40,580 | $40,580 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $32,180 | $32,180 | $30,580 | $30,580 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $64,900 | $64,900 | $60,460 | $60,460 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $72,380 | $72,380 | $67,940 | $67,940 |
| Students living outside Canada | $69,500 | $69,500 | $66,980 | $66,980 |
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 | $28,605 | $28,605 | $26,715 | $26,715 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $26,625 | $26,625 | $24,825 | $24,825 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $18,525 | $18,525 | $17,355 | $17,355 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $34,215 | $34,215 | $32,325 | $32,325 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $32,235 | $32,235 | $30,435 | $30,435 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $24,135 | $24,135 | $22,935 | $22,935 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $48,675 | $48,675 | $45,345 | $45,345 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $54,285 | $54,285 | $50,955 | $50,955 |
| Students living outside Canada | $52,125 | $52,125 | $50,235 | $50,235 |
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 | $19,070 | $19,070 | $17,810 | $17,810 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $17,750 | $17,750 | $16,550 | $16,550 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $12,350 | $12,350 | $11,570 | $11,570 |
| Canadian Residents outside of Alberta | $22,810 | $22,810 | $21,550 | $21,550 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $21,490 | $21,490 | $20,290 | $20,290 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $16,090 | $16,090 | $15,290 | $15,290 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $32,450 | $32,450 | $30,230 | $30,230 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $36,190 | $36,190 | $33,970 | $33,970 |
| Students living outside Canada | $34,750 | $34,750 | $33,490 | $33,490 |
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 | $14,302.50 | $14,302.50 | $13,357.50 | $13,357.50 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $13,312.50 | $13,312.50 | $12,412.50 | $12,412.50 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $9,262.50 | $9,262.50 | $8,677.50 | $8,677.50 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $17,107.50 | $17,107.50 | $16,162.50 | $16,162.50 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $16,117.50 | $16,117.50 | $15,217.50 | $15,217.50 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $12,067.50 | $12,067.50 | $11,467.50 | $11,467.50 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $24,337.50 | $24,337.50 | $22,672.50 | $22,672.50 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $27,142.50 | $27,142.50 | $25,477.50 | $25,477.50 |
| Students living outside Canada | $26,062.50 | $26,062.50 | $25,117.50 | $25,117.50 |
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 | $13,349 | $13,349 | $12,467 | $12,467 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $12,425 | $12,425 | $11,585 | $11,585 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $8,645 | $8,645 | $8,099 | $8,099 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $15,967 | $15,967 | $15,085 | $15,085 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $15,043 | $15,043 | $14,203 | $14,203 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $11,263 | $11,263 | $10,703 | $10,703 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $22,715 | $22,715 | $21,161 | $21,161 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $25,333 | $25,333 | $23,779 | $23,779 |
| Students living outside Canada | $24,325 | $24,325 | $23,443 | $23,443 |
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 | $10,488.50 | $10,488.50 | $9,795.50 | $9,795.50 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $9,762.50 | $9,762.50 | $9,102.50 | $9,102.50 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $6,792.50 | $6,792.50 | $6,363.50 | $6,363.50 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $12,545.50 | $12,545.50 | $11,852.50 | $11,852.50 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $11,819.50 | $11,819.50 | $11,159.50 | $11,159.50 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $8,849.50 | $8,849.50 | $8,409.50 | $8,409.50 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $17,847.50 | $17,847.50 | $16,626.50 | $16,626.50 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $19,904.50 | $19,904.50 | $18,683.50 | $18,683.50 |
| Students living outside Canada | $19,112.50 | $19,112.50 | $18,419.50 | $18,419.50 |
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 | $9,535 | $9,535 | $8,905 | $8,905 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $8,875 | $8,875 | $8,275 | $8,275 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $6,175 | $6,175 | $5,785 | $5,785 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $11,405 | $11,405 | $10,775 | $10,775 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $10,745 | $10,745 | $10,145 | $10,145 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $8,045 | $8,045 | $7,645 | $7,645 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $16,225 | $16,225 | $15,115 | $15,115 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $18,095 | $18,095 | $16,985 | $16,985 |
| Students living outside Canada | $17,375 | $17,375 | $16,745 | $16,745 |
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 | $7,628 | $7,628 | $7,124 | $7,124 |
| Indigenous students in Alberta | $7,100 | $7,100 | $6,620 | $6,620 |
| Canadian senior citizens in Alberta | $4,940 | $4,940 | $4,628 | $4,628 |
| Canadian residents outside of Alberta | $9,124 | $9,124 | $8,620 | $8,620 |
| Indigenous students in Canada, outside Alberta | $8,596 | $8,596 | $8,116 | $8,116 |
| Canadian senior citizens outside of Alberta | $6,436 | $6,436 | $6,116 | $6,116 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Alberta | $12,980 | $12,980 | $12,092 | $12,092 |
| Non-Canadians living temporarily in Canada, outside Alberta | $14,476 | $14,476 | $13,588 | $13,588 |
| Students living outside Canada | $13,900 | $13,900 | $13,396 | $13,396 |
Updated August 13, 2025 by Office of the Registrar