Tuition and Fees


Domestic Tuition

Tuition for domestic students (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents) is $1477.00 per course (subject to change). Tuition is assessed each semester, by course.

International Tuition

Tuition for international students is higher than for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents - $2015.52 per course (subject to change). See the information provided here: Programs with Non-Standard Fees for International Students (look for Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies). For details, please contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca.

Additional Costs

  • Non-instructional fees are assessed by the university
    Note: students can opt out of the Students' Union Health and Dental plans.
  • Textbooks - instructors for each course will be in touch with you to provide a list of books to be purchased.

Payment Deadlines and Instructions

Fees must be paid by the specific deadline for your starting semester. Please review this page for complete information and dates.

Financial Support

Because the GCES is a part-time, course-based program, students do not qualify for University of Alberta scholarships. However, there are a few options for funding assistance: