Tuition and Fees

(When the deadline date falls on a weekend, fees are due in full the following working day):

Fall term: October 1

Winter term: February 1

Summer term: June 1

As an international student, you are welcome to make advance payments for tuition once you have accepted your offer of admission, although it is not typically required for the study permit application. In some cases, when specifically requested by IRCC, advance payment of tuition is required before receiving approval of a study permit application. If not required or recommended for study permit application purposes, you may choose to wait until your study permit application is approved before making any advance tuition payments.

Always be sure to pay your tuition by the deadline. If you do not make any payment towards your tuition and fees for the term by the deadline, you will be removed from your classes. If you fail to pay your tuition and fees in full by the deadline, you will be charged interest at a rate of the bank prime rate plus five percent per annum. You will not be able to register for future semesters or obtain documents such as transcripts until you have paid tuition and fees for the previous semester in full. If you are in a difficult financial situation and find yourself unable to pay your tuition on time, visit the International Centre (SU060) and see the International Student Advisors for assistance.

Exact tuition and fees will vary from year to year and depending on your level of studies and the number of courses you register in. For more detailed information on assessment of tuition and fees, please review the Fee Schedule. 

It is important to consider other costs of your studies such as living expenses and textbooks/supplies required for your courses. Estimate about $200- 250 per course on books and supplies. 

See our Estimated Living Expenses section below for more information on other costs you must be prepared for.

You can find a summary of your current term charges by looking online on The Bridge under “Student → Student Account → Account Summary by Term”. There are a number of methods you can use to pay your tuition.

• Cash, cheque, and Interac debit card payments are accepted at the Cash Office, located in Anderson Hall (AH144). Payments can also be put in the 24-hour deposit vault located at the end of the counter in front of the Cash Office.
• You can add the University of Lethbridge as a payee through your online banking service, including ATB, RBC, Scotiabank, and TD Canada Trust, and send your payments online.
• You can use GlobalPay, which enables you to transfer funds from your international bank account directly to the University of Lethbridge.
• You can also use PayMyTuition to make your tuition payments from any bank, in any country, in any currency at better than bank exchange rates.

Please view the Financial Services page for more information.

Note: Credit cards are not accepted as a form of tuition payment.

It is important to be realistic about how much you should budget for your cost of living expenses per month. It is important to ensure you have adequate funds to cover your academic and living costs for the year without depending on work from outside sources.

The minimum cost-of-living financial requirement for a single study permit applicant is $20,635/year in addition to tuition fees for the first year and travel costs. 

Keep in mind that your first month’s expenses can be high given the costs associated with setting up a new residence, such as paying an extra month’s rent as a security deposit, buying furniture and household items, purchasing warm clothing, etc.

Another important expense that you must consider is the cost of textbooks. You should estimate around $200 -250 per class on textbooks and supplies.