Expenses

Exchange students are responsible for the following costs:

Budget for a Single Student (in Canadian dollars)

Fall 2024

 

On-Campus

Off-Campus

Room Only

(Living with a family)

Homestay

Rent and Utilities per 4-month term

$3,960-$4,752

(1,2 or 4 bedroom)

$2,750-$3,400

(2,4 or 5 bedroom homes)

Students purchase and prepare their own meals

$2,750-$3,400

Students purchase and prepare their own meals

 

$33 per night (includes meals)

 

Mandatory One-Time Fees

Application: $60

ORS: $50/term

Telecom: $102/term

Tenant Insurance: $85/academic year

 

 

Registration, placement & orientation fee: $300

Admin fee per payment: $75

Food/Groceries

Students living in University Hall, Piikani House, or Kainai House are automatically enrolled in a minimum Commuter Dining Plan with no option to "opt-out".  This is a "room and board" program.

Dining Plan

$375/month

$375/month

Meals included

Personal Expenses

$250/month

$250/month

$250/month

$250/month

Other Mandatory Fees:

  • Sport & Recreation Fee:  $112.35 per semester - covers athletic fees, gym, swimming pool use, weight room and most physical activities class
  • UPass:  $82 per semester (City Transit)
  • Fine Arts Access Fee:  $13.94 per semester
  • Textbooks:  $150 - $200 per course