University Academic Calendar > Graduate Fees
Please click on one of the following to learn more. Please note that this is a quick overview of the Graduate Fees for 2023-2024. Further information can be found in the Academic Calendar.
The Student Accounts Office (University Hall, 1st floor) serves as the collection point for all university fees and charges. This office, however, cannot make adjustments to any fees without the permission of the Division of Research and Graduate Studies.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to change fees at any time.
Registration is not completed until fees are paid.
For payment options, please visit the Student Accounts Office website.
Students who have not paid first term tuition by September 6th, 2023 will have their registration cancelled unless arrangements acceptable to Acadia University have been made with the Comptroller. A reinstatement fee of $50 will be charged and original course registration is not guaranteed. Acceptable arrangements include the assignment of required amounts from Federal and Provincial Student Loans.
Fall Courses - September 6th
Winter Courses - January 8th
MEd and MAK (Coaching) students pay a per course fee. A continuing fee will not be charged in those years when a course is not taken towards the degree.
The MEd thesis (5966) is charged as a 6 credit hour course.
Tuition for all graduate students (except MEd) is based on either a 1-yr or 2-yr residency requirement. In the unusual situation where a student completes their graduate program early, tuition for the residency will still apply.
Student who do not complete within the residency period will be charged a continuing fee for each additional semester that they are registered.
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Full-time graduate enrolled in an MA program (except the MA in SOPT) and the MSc in GEOM |
8,713.00 |
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Full-time graduate enrolled in an MSc/MCD/MA.SOPT/MAK.RSRCH/MAK.EXPRO |
5,722.00 |
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MEd/MAK.COACH, per 3h course |
1,146.70 |
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Continuing graduate fee per semester |
316.70 |
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Co-op work term, fee per 4 month course |
925.97 |
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Co-op internship, fee per 12 - 16 month course |
1,881.20 |
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PhD in Educational Studies |
10,847.00 |
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PhD Ancillary Fee |
360.00 |
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PhD Continuance Fee |
3,337.70 |
Tuition for all graduate students (except MEd) is based on either a 1-yr or 2-yr residency requirement. In the unusual situation where a student completes their graduate program early, tuition for the residency will still apply.
Student who do not complete within the residency period will be charged a continuing fee for each additional semester that they are registered.
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Full-time graduate enrolled in an MA program (except the MA.SOPT) and the MSC.GEOM |
9,996.00 |
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Full-time graduate enrolled in an MSc/MCD/MA.SOPT/MAK.RSRCH/MAK.EXPRO |
7,005.00 |
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MEd/MAK.COACH, per 3h course |
1,275.00 |
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Continuing graduate fee per semester |
445.00 |
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Co-op work term, fee per 4 month course |
1,011.50 |
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Co-op internship, fee per 12 - 16 month course |
2,009.50 |
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PhD in Educational Studies |
12,128.00 |
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PhD Ancillary Fee |
360.00 |
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PhD Continuance Fee |
3,466.00 |
Tuition for all graduate students (except MEd) is based on either a 1-yr or 2-yr residency requirement. In the unusual situation where a student completes their graduate program early, tuition for the residency will still apply.
Student who do not complete within the residency period will be charged a continuing fee for each additional semester that they are registered.
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Full-time graduate enrolled in an MA program (except MA.SOPT) and the MSC.GEOM |
21,173.50 |
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Full-time graduate enrolled in an MSc/MCD/MA.SOPT/MAK.RSRCH/MAK.EXPRO |
14,750.52 |
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MEd/MAK.COACH, per 3h course |
2,734.54 |
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Continuing graduate fee per semester |
953.35 |
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Continuing in co-op work program fee per semester |
2,084.50 |
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Co-op internship program, fee per 16 month course |
4,412.50 |
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PhD in Educational Studies |
24,256.00 |
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PhD Ancillary Fee |
360.00 |
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PhD Continuance Fee |
6,932.00 |
Students who are admitted part-time to a MA degree program will pay the above mentioned program fee over 2 years. Students who are admitted part-time to a MSc/Master in Community Development degree program will pay the above mentioned program fees over 4 years.
Tuition for all graduate students (except MEd and MAK.COACH) is based on either a 1-yr or 2-yr residency requirement. In the unusual situation where a student completes their graduate program early, tuition for the residency will still apply.
Student who do not complete within the residency period will be charged a continuing fee for each additional semester that they are registered.
* These fees are not applicable to the PhD program
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Maternity/Parental Leave |
100.00* |
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Illness Leave |
100.00* |
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Compassionate Leave |
100.00* |
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Employment Leave (international students) |
2,860.05 |
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Employment Leave (Canadian students) |
1,335.00 |
*Those students on Maternity/Parental Leave or Illness Leave are ONLY required to pay the above mentioned fee in the event that they choose to maintain computer network, email, and library access during the period of the leave.
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Letter of Permission |
10.00 |
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Late payment fee |
50.00 |
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Transcript of Record |
10.00 |
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Replacement Diploma |
50.00 |
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Campus Card System Access Fee |
10.00 |
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N.S.F. or other returned cheques handling charge |
35.00 |
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Reinstatement fee |
50.00 |
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Late Graduation fee |
25.00 |
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Payment Extension Fee |
25.00 |
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Full-time: Fall-winter term |
329.00 |
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Full-time: Either fall term or term |
164.62 |
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Campus Card System Access Fee |
10.00 |
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General Part-time Studies Fee in all terms per 3hr course: |
10.29 |
Canadian students: Canadian full-time students attending Acadia University are enrolled in the Acadia Canadian Student Health Plan, which supplements but not replaces the provincial health care plan. The health plan fee is automatically charged to your student account. Students may opt out of this plan by submitting an opt out request for consideration at studentbenefits.ca. Select the "ASU" log and then the "Opt Out" option to access the "Opt Out Form". In person requests will not be processed.
| Single person, 12 months | $231.00 | Family *, 12 months | $535.00 |
International Students: All international students are enrolled in the Acadia International Student Health Plan. The health plan fee is automatically charged to your student account. Students may opt out of this plan by submitting an opt out request for consideration at studentbenefits.ca. Select the "ASU" log and then the "Opt Out" option to access the "Opt Out Form". In person requests will not be processed.
| Single person, 12 months | $775.00 | Family *, 12 months | $1,750.00 |
ASU Dental Coverage For All Full-time Students
All full-time students attending Acadia University are automatically enrolled in the Acadia Student Dental Plan upon registration. The Dental Plan fee is automatically charged to your student account. Students may opt out of this plan by submitting an opt out request for consideration at studentbenefits.ca. Select the "ASU" log and then the "Opt Out" option to access the "Opt Out Form". In person requests will not be processed.
| Single person, 12 months | $165.00 | Family *, 12 months | $350.00 |
Family Coverage: If you wish to add dependents to your Extended Health and/or Dental policy, you must contact the Health Plan Administrator before the last business day of the month in which your current academic year begins; otherwise you will be included in the single plan only. Please note: Insurance premiums are subject to change.*