Tuition Guarantee Rates: Fall 2020 Cohort

Following are the approved tuition guarantee rates for international students entering a graduate program at this University in the Fall 2020 Cohort (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 terms) (rates approved by the Board of Governors on June 14, 2019, October 18, 2019 and March 26, 2020).

The programs listed here include (1) those for which standard fees apply, and (2) those with non-standard fees. Please note that these lists are not comprehensive. To confirm whether the program that interests you is assessed standard or non-standard fees, please contact the department that offers it.

Incoming international students who choose to defer their admission from the Fall 2020 cohort to a new start date of Fall 2021 or beyond should be aware that they will change to a new cohort and receive a new guaranteed tuition rate.

All rates are in Canadian dollars. If there is a difference between the rates stated below and the rates in the guarantee received with your offer of admission, the offer of admission will take precedence.

Programs with Standard Fees

Fall 2020 Cohort: Doctoral Programs

Fall 2020 Cohort: Doctoral Programs
Annual rate $8,700
Total amount under this guarantee $52,200
Length of guarantee 6 years
Minimum required payment $26,100 (the equivalent of three years of full-time registration)
Not covered under this guarantee

• Registration in courses in spring/summer terms beyond mandatory THES 906
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• For courses with specialized fees taken by students in standard programs, the difference between the course standard fee and the course specialized fee will be charged
• Cost of living
Cost of additional spring/summer term courses beyond mandatory THES 906

$1,864.30 per *3 course within the period of time covered by the guarantee
Fall 2020 Cohort: Standard Course-Based Master's Programs

Fall 2020 Cohort: Standard Course-Based Master's Programs
Total guarantee $1,864.30 per *3 course within the period of time covered by the guarantee

Each program has a unique total based on the minimum required credits to complete your program, as stated in the 2020-2021 calendar
Annual rate The total guarantee will be paid in equal installments over two years
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• For courses with specialized fees taken by students in standard programs, the difference between the course standard fee and the course specialized fee will be charged
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $1,864.30 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Thesis-Based Master's Programs

Fall 2020 Cohort: Standard Thesis-Based Master's Programs
Annual rate $8,700
Total amount under this guarantee $34,800
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum required payment $8,700 (the equivalent of one year of full-time registration)
Not covered under this guarantee

• Registration in courses in spring/summer terms beyond mandatory THES 906
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• For courses with specialized fees taken by students in standard programs, the difference between the course standard fee and the course specialized fee will be charged
• Cost of living
Cost of additional spring/summer term courses beyond mandatory THES 906 $1,864.30 per *3 course within the period of time covered by the guarantee

Programs with Non-Standard Fees

Fall 2020 Cohort: Executive Master of Business Administration

Fall 2020 Cohort: Executive Master of Business Administration
Annual rate $33,500
Total guarantee $67,000
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee Contact gradfees@ualberta.ca for assistance
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Accounting

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Accounting
Annual rate $25,200
Total guarantee $50,400
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $4,200 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Business Administration

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Business Administration
Annual rate $28,281.60
Total guarantee $56,563.20
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $2,828.16 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Business Administration - Fast Track

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Business Administration - Fast Track
Annual rate $16,968.96
Total guarantee $33,937.92
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $2,828.16 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Business Administration - Fort McMurray

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Business Administration - Fort McMurray
Annual rate $22,500
Total guarantee $45,000
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $2,250 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Education (Course-Based) in Curriculum and Pedagogy

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Education (Course-Based) in Curriculum and Pedagogy

• Department of Elementary Education
Annual rate $5,110
Total guarantee $10,220
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $1,022 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Education (Course-Based) in Educational Studies

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Education (Course-Based) in Educational Studies
Annual rate $8,176
Total guarantee $16,352
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $1,635.20 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Education (Course-Based) in Health Sciences Education

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Education (Course-Based) in Health Sciences Education
Annual rate $8,800
Total guarantee $17,600
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $1,600 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Engineering

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Engineering

• Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
• Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
Annual rate $19,750
Total guarantee $39,500
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $4,307.52 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Library and Information Studies (Course-Based) Online Program

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Library and Information Studies (Course-Based) Online Program

• School of Library and Information Studies
Annual rate $6,643
Total guarantee $13,286
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $1,022 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Public Health (Course-Based)

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Public Health (Course-Based)
Annual rate

• $13,982.25 for the following specializations: Applied Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Food Safety, Global Health - Crse, and Occupational & Environmental Health
• $13,050.10 for the following specializations: Health Promotion (Distance Learning), Health Promotion (On-Campus)
• $15.846.55 for the following specialization: Health Policy & Management - Crse
Total guarantee

• $27,964.50 for the following specializations: Applied Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Food Safety, Global Health - Crse, and Occupational & Environmental Health
• $26,100.20 for the following specializations: Health Promotion (Distance Learning), Health Promotion (On-Campus)
• $31,693.10 for the following specialization: Health Policy & Management - Crse
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $1,864.30 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences

• Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Annual rate $18,595.44
Total guarantee $37,190.88
Length of guarantee 3 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $3,099.24 per *3 course
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Internetworking

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Internetworking
Annual rate $11,000
Non-refundable program fee $3,500
Total guarantee $25,500 (includes non-refundable program fee)
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $2,200 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Multimedia

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Multimedia

• Department of Computing Science
Annual rate $12,000
Total guarantee $24,000
Length of guarantee 4 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $2,000 per *3 course
Cost of additional courses taken after the guarantee expires To be assessed according to the rates approved for that year
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Urban and Regional Planning - One-Year Stream

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Urban and Regional Planning - One-Year Stream

• Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Annual rate $13,568.60
Total guarantee $27,137.20
Length of guarantee 3 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $2,713.72 per *3 course
Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Urban and Regional Planning - Two-Year Stream

Fall 2020 Cohort: Master of Science (Course-Based) in Urban and Regional Planning - Two-Year Stream

• Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Annual rate $18,996.04
Total guarantee $37,992.08
Length of guarantee 3 years
Minimum cost of program The total guarantee amount
Not covered under this guarantee

• Courses that need to be repeated due to withdrawal or failure
• Other fees, including mandatory non-instructional fees
• Cost of living
Cost of additional courses not covered by the guarantee within the period of time covered by the guarantee $2,713.72 per *3 course
Fall 2020 Cohort: Other Programs with Non-Standard Fees

Fall 2020 Cohort: Other Programs with Non-Standard Fees
Please note that the list above is not comprehensive. For information about other programs with non-standard fees, contact grad.fees@ualberta.ca.
Admissions At-A-Glance