Estimated Expenses
The following is a break-down of estimated living costs while on exchange to the University of Alberta. Estimates do not include airfare, travel or preparatory expenses.
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Approximate Basic Living Costs per semester (in Canadian dollars): |
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Tuition & Fees |
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Waived 1 |
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On-Campus Housing |
(single room) |
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$1400-$2000/month 2 |
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(shared room) |
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$1100-$1500/month 2 |
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Off-Campus Housing (shared, unfurnished, NO meals) |
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$1100-$2000/month |
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Voluntary Meal Plan (on campus) |
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$800/month |
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Groceries/Meals (off campus) |
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$400-800/month |
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Mandatory Health Insurance 3 |
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$53/month |
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(Mandatory student U-Pass) 4 |
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$182.50/semester |
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Activities |
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$100-$300/month |
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Other/Personal expenses (phone, laundry, etc.—will vary by individual) |
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$100-$300/month |
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TOTAL per semester 5 |
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$7,500 - $12,000/semester |
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1 Based on valid bilateral partnership agreement. Incoming exchange students will pay tuition and fees to their home institution.
2 Please visit U of A Residence Services for a complete price listing of student housing and more information on applying to campus residences. Many residences have both furnished and unfurnished options. Some residences include optional meal plans.
3 Health Insurance is mandatory for all University of Alberta exchange students. For more information, please see UAHIP (University of Alberta Health Insurance Plan).
4 Local Transportation Student Pass (U-Pass) is mandatory for all University of Alberta exchange students. For more information, please see the University of Alberta U-Pass Homepage.
5 Travel to/from Canada, visa fees, entertainment, recreation, and other expenses not included.