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Estimated program fees

The following course tuition fees are effective for students registering with a start date of September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.

Go here for estimated program fees effective Sep. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022.

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 $31,930
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $40,690
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $20,290
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $29,050
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $54,970
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $63,730
Students Living Outside Canada $79,210
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $51,370

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 $23,947.50
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $30,517.50
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $15,217.50
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $21,787.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $41,227.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $47,797.50
Students Living Outside Canada $59,407.50
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $38,527.50

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 $15,965
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $20,345
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $10,145
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $14,525
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $27,485
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $31,865
Students Living Outside Canada $39,605
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $25,685

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 $11,973.75
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $15,258.75
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $7,608.75
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $10,893.75
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $20,613.75
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $23,898.75
Students Living Outside Canada $29,703.75
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $19,263.75

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 $11,175.50
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $14,241.50
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $7,101.50
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $10,167.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $19,239.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $23,305.50
Students Living Outside Canada $27,723.50
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $17,979.50

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 $8,780.75
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $11,189.75
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $5,579.75
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $7,988.75
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $15,116.75
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $17,525.75
Students Living Outside Canada $21,782.75
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $14,126.75

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 $7,982.50
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $10,172.50
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $5,072.50
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $7,262.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $13,742.50
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $15,932.50
Students Living Outside Canada $19,802.50
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $12,842.50

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 $6,386
Canadian Residents Outside of Alberta $8,138
Canadian Senior Citizens in Alberta $4,058
Canadian Senior Citizens Outside of Alberta $5,810
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Alberta $10,994
Non-Canadians Living Temporarily in Canada Outside Alberta $12,746
Students Living Outside Canada $15,842
Students Living Outside Canada (enrolled prior to July 27, 2017) $10,274

Fees effective Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023.

Updated June 20, 2022 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)

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