Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

View tuition and fees for the academic year (September- August).

Tuition (includes all per-course mandatory fees)

*All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Course Type Arts Commerce Science & Engineering Co-op
Nova Scotia *
Canadian/Permanent Resident
$790.70 $916.70 $891.70 $500.00
Out of Province
Canadian/Permanent Resident
$919.00 $1045.00 $1,020.00 $500.00

International Students (before Fall 2022)

$2,296.00 $2,556.00 $2,489.00 $500.00

International Students(Start 2022-23 Academic year) 

$2,362.00 $2,629.00 $2,559.00 $500.00

International Students (Start 2023-24 Academic year) 

$2,450.00 $2,729.00 $2,654.00 $500.00

International Students (Start 2024-25 Academic year) 

$2,450.00 $2,729.00 $2,654.00 $500.00

Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($12), Science Technology ($45), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($12).

*Per Course Fees are explained here.

*Nova Scotia residents ‌‌ receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half-credit course.  

Ancillary Fees (2024-2025) 

 

Full-time Fee 
(more than 9 credit hours per semester) 

Part-time Fee 
(less than 9 credit hours per semester) 

Campus Renewal  $230.00  $138.00
Recreation Facilities Renewal  $65.00 $39.00
Copyright Fee  $20.00 $12.00
Sport and Recreation   $65.00   $39.00 
Student Services  $40.00   $24.00 
Systems Technology  $60.00   $36.00 
Totals $480.00 $288.00

Ancillary Fees will be applied to a student account based on the number of credit hours as noted above. The ancillary fees are explained here.

Student Fees (2024-2025)

 

Full-Time Fee
(more then 9 credit hours per semester)

Part-time Fee
(less then 9 credit hours per semester)

SMUSA Student Fee  $184.00 ($92.00 per term)      $69.00 ($34.50 per term)  
U-PASS (Bus Pass) $178.00 ($89.00 per term)  n/a 

*Students who register in the Winter term only will pay one term of student fees as noted above. 

Learn more about SMUSA fees.

Fall U-Pass

  • If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.

Summer U-Pass

  • If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $89.00 based on the 2024-2025 rates.
  • Students who are taking one or more courses over the May-June and/or July-August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $89.00 based on the 2024-2025 rates.
  • U-Passes will be valid from May 1st-August 31st.
  • For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca

Medical and Dental Fees (2024-2025)

Medical and Dental plans are administered by the ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Student's Association (SMUSA).

  Canadian Rates International Rates
Basic Health – 12 months (Sept-Aug) N/A $1060.00
Basic Health – 8 months (Jan-Aug) N/A $705.00
Extended Health – 12 months (Sept-Aug) $260.00 $260.00
Extended Health – 8 months (Jan-Aug) $173.00 $173.00
Dental – 12 months (Sept – Aug) $125.00 $125.00
Dental – 8 months (Jan-Aug) $83.00 $83.00
For family rates (including dependents), contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754

Medical and Dental Plan Information: 

Students with comparable extended health and dental coverage can submit an opt-out application during the term in which they begin their studies for that academic year and following the opt-out period set by SMUSA.

International students who hold valid provincial health coverage (known as MSI in NS), are on exchange from another post-secondary institution or who are sponsored by their home government/embassy, can submit an opt-out application for the Basic Health plan during the opt-out period set by SMUSA.

Opt-Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25, Spring Term – May 25

The opt-out application is available on the  until the deadlines listed above. Students can also add dependents to the plan during these time periods. Opt-outs are only approved if the plan is unused.

Questions? Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754

 

Other Fees, Deposits and Charges 

   Rates
Domestic Undergraduate Application Fee $65.00   
International Undergraduate Application Fee $100.00
Admission Deposit See application portal
Residence Application Fee $25.00
Residence Deposit $500.00
Replacement Student ID Card $15.00
Returned Cheque (NSF) $20.00
Interest on Overdue Accounts 12.67% per annum
Late Payment Fee $50.00

 

See also