Student Accounts - Tuition & Fees

Full Course Load Students

Students registered in more than 12.0 credit hours in a term are considered enrolled in a full load and charged a fixed tuition fee. Students registered in greater than 18 credit hours per term will be charged a per credit hour fee.

 

Undergraduate Full Course Load Fees for Nova Scotian Students

Tuition
$10,053.80
Nova Scotia Tuition Rebate
-$641.50 per term
Technology Fee
$585.00
Athletic and Health Fee
$254.40
ASU Fees
$331.00
ASU Health Plan
$231.00
ASU Dental Plan
$165.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
TOTAL
$10,347.20

Undergraduate Full Course Load Fees for Canadian Students

Tuition
$10,053.80
Technology Fee
$585.00
Athletic and Health Fee
$254.40
ASU Fees
$331.00
ASU Health Plan
$231.00
ASU Dental Plan
$165.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
TOTAL
$11,630.20

Undergraduate Full Course Load Fees for International Students

Tuition
$20,947.00
Technology Fee
$585.00
Athletic and Health Fee
$254.40
ASU Fees
$331.00
ASU Health Plan
$775.00
ASU Dental Plan
$165.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
TOTAL
$23,067.40

The fees above are for a full year based on students taking a full course load of 24 - 33 credit hours. Students registered in less than 12 credit hours in a term pay tuition per course. Students registered in more than 18 credit hours in a term will pay an additional per course tuition amount. Please see our Tuition and Fees page for more information.

Payment Due Dates for 2023-2024 Academic Year

All tuition, student fees, residence fees and meal plan fees are due on the first day of classes in September and January.

  • Fall Term – September 6, 2023
  • Winter Term – January 8, 2024

Any additional fees charged throughout the academic terms are due immediately.

Residence Fees

Residence costs vary depending on which residence and which kind of room you choose. Residence prices start at $5,905. Most rooms cost between $6,715 and $8,220. Please visit our Residence Fees page to explore your options.

Meal Plans

Meal plans for students living in residence start at $5427.20. Please visit the Meal Plans page for more details.

For meal plan options for students not living in residence, please refer to our Meal Memberships information.

Insurance

At the start of your first term each year, students have the option to opt out of medical and dental insurance. Please visit the Acadia Students’ Union for more information.

Note

In the case of a discrepancy in amounts on this page and the fee section of the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar for the current academic year will be taken as correct. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change fees at any time.

Bachelor of Education Fees for Nova Scotian Students

Tuition
$10,447.30
Nova Scotia Tuition Rebate
-$641.50 per term
Technology Fee
$585.00
Athletic and Health Fee
$254.40
ASU Fees
$331.00
ASU Health Plan
$231.00
ASU Dental Plan
$165.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
TOTAL
$10,740.70

Bachelor of Education Fees for Canadian Students

Tuition
$10,447.30
Technology Fee
$585.00
Athletic and Health Fee
$254.40
ASU Fees
$331.00
ASU Health Plan
$231.00
ASU Dental Plan
$165.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
TOTAL
$12,023.70

Bachelor of Education Fees for International Students

Tuition
$21,734.00
Technology Fee
$585.00
Athletic and Health Fee
$254.40
ASU Fees
$331.00
ASU Health Plan
$775.00
ASU Dental Plan
$165.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
TOTAL
$23,854.40

The fees above are for a 15 credit hour per term course load. If you wish to take additional courses above 18 credit hours per term, it will be subject to a per credit tuition fee charge. See our Part Time and Per Course Fees section.

Payment Due Dates for 2023-2024  Academic Year

Fees for 16-month BEd students are due on the first day of classes in each of their terms in May, September and January and May.

Any additional fees charged throughout the academic terms are due immediately.

Residence Fees

Residence costs vary depending on which residence and which kind of room you choose. Residence prices start at $5,905. Most rooms cost between $6,715 and $8,220. Please visit our Residence Fees page to explore your options.

Meal Plans

Meal plans for students living in residence start at $5427.20. Please visit the Meal Plans page for more details.

For meal plan options for students not living in residence, please refer to our Meal Memberships information.

Insurance

At the start of your first term each year, students have the option to opt out of medical and dental insurance. Please visit the Acadia Students’ Union for more information.

Note

In the case of a discrepancy in amounts on this page and the fee section of the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar for the current academic year will be taken as correct. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change fees at any time.

Graduate Fees for Nova Scotian Students

MA Program (except MA SOPT) and MSC GEOM (1-year programs)
$9,996.00
MSc/M CODE/MA SOPT/MAK.EXPRO/MAK.RSRCH (per year; 2-year program)
$7,005.00
Nova Scotia Tuition Rebate
-$641.50 per term
MEd/MAK.COACH (including tuition rebate)
$1,146.70/3 hr credit
ASU Fees
$329.00
ASU Health Plan (single)
$231.00
ASU Health Plan (family)
$535.00
ASU Dental Plan (single)
$165.00
ASU Dental Plan (family)
$350.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
Co-op work term, per 4-month course (MSc Math/CS only)
$1,011.50
Co-op work term, per 12-16 month course (MSc Math/CS only)
$2,009.50

Tuition for all graduate students is based on either a 1- or 2-year residency requirement, except the Master of Education program. In the unusual situation where a student completes their graduate program early, tuition for the residency will still apply.

Students who do not complete within the residency period will be charged a continuance fee for each additional semester that they are registered.

If you plan to study part-time, please see our fees page for part-time students:
Part-Time Fees

Graduate Fees for Canadian Students

MA Program (except MA SOPT) and MSC GEOM (1-year programs)
$9,996.00
MSc/M CODE/MA SOPT/MAK.EXPRO/MAK.RSRCH (per year; 2-year program)
$7,005.00
MEd/MAK.COACH
$1,275.00/3 hr credit
ASU Fees
$329.00
ASU Health Plan (single)
$231.00
ASU Health Plan (family)
$535.00
ASU Dental Plan (single)
$165.00
ASU Dental Plan (family)
$350.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
Co-op work term, per 4-month course (MSc Math/CS only)
$1,011.50
Co-op work term, per 12-6 month course (MSc Math/CS only)
$2,009.50

Tuition for all graduate students is based on either a 1- or 2-year residency requirement, except the Master of Education program. In the unusual situation where a student completes their graduate program early, tuition for the residency will still apply.

Students who do not complete within the residency period will be charged a continuance fee for each additional semester that they are registered.

If you plan to study part-time, please see our fees page for part-time students:
Part-Time Fees

Graduate Fees for International Students

MA Program (except MA SOPT) and MSC GEOM (1-year programs)
$21,173.50
MSc/M CODE/MA SOPT/MAK.EXPRO/MAK.RSRCH (per year; 2-year program)
$14,750.52
MEd/MAK.COACH
$2,734.54/3 hr credit
ASU Fees
$329.00
ASU Health Plan (single)
$775.00
ASU Health Plan (family)
$1,750.00
ASU Dental Plan (single)
$165.00
ASU Dental Plan (family)
$350.00
Acadia Access Fee
$10.00
Co-op work term, per 4-month course (MSc Math/CS only)
$2,084.00
Co-op work term, per 12-6 month course (MSc Math/CS only)
$4,142.00

Tuition for all graduate students is based on either a 1- or 2-year residency requirement, except the Master of Education program. In the unusual situation where a student completes their graduate program early, tuition for the residency will still apply.

Students who do not complete within the residency period will be charged a continuance fee for each additional semester that they are registered.

If you plan to study part-time, please see our fees page for part-time students:
PART-TIME FEES

 

Payment Due Dates for 2023-2024 Academic Year:

All tuition, student fees, residence fees and meal plan fees are due on the first day of classes in September and January.

  • Fall Term – September 6, 2023
  • Winter Term – January 8, 2024

Any additional fees charged throughout the academic terms are due immediately.

If you do not pay by these deadlines, your registration will be cancelled. A reinstatement fee of $50 will be charged and original course registration is not guaranteed. Acceptable arrangements include the assignment of required amounts from Federal and Provincial Student Loans.

Insurance

At the start of your first term each year, you have the option to opt out of medical and dental insurance. Please visit the Acadia Students’ Union for more information.

If you wish to add dependents to your Extended Health and/or Dental policy, you must contact the Health Plan Administrator before the last business day of the month in which your current academic year begins.

Leave of Absence Fees

Maternity/Parental Leave
$100.00*
Illness Leave
$100.00*
Compassionate Leave
$100.00*
Employment Leave (Canadian students)
$1,296.00
Employment Leave (International students)
$2,665.50

*Students on maternity/parental leave, compassionate leave, or illness leave are only required to pay leave of absence fees if they choose to maintain computer network, email, and library access during the period of their leave.

Note

In the case of a discrepancy in amounts on this page and the fee section of the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar for the current academic year will be taken as correct. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change fees at any time.

The Office of Student Accounts cannot make adjustments to any fees without the permission of the Division of Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies.

 

Doctorate (PhD) Fees for Nova Scotian Students

Tuition
$10,847.00
Ancillary Fee
$370.00
Continuance Fee
$3,465.00
ASU Fees
$329.00
ASU Health Plan (single)
$231.00
ASU Health Plan (family)
$535.00
ASU Dental Plan (single)
$165.00
ASU Dental Plan (family)
$350.00
 

Doctorate (PhD) Fees for Canadian Students

Tuition
$12,130.00
Ancillary Fee
$370.00
Continuance Fee
$3,465.00
ASU Fees
$329.00
ASU Health Plan (single)
$231.00
ASU Health Plan (family)
$535.00
ASU Dental Plan (single)
$165.00
ASU Dental Plan (family)
$350.00

Doctorate (PhD) Fees for International Students

Tuition
$24,620.00
Ancillary Fee
$370.00
Continuance Fee
$6,930.00
ASU Fees
$329.00
ASU Health Plan (single)
$775.00
ASU Health Plan (family)
$1,750.00
ASU Dental Plan (single)
$165.00
ASU Dental Plan (family)
$350.00

Payment Due Dates for 2023-2024 Academic Year:

Fees for the PhD in Educational Studies are due on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Any additional fees charged throughout the academic terms are due immediately.

Insurance

At the start of your first term each year, you have the option to opt out of medical and dental insurance. Please visit the Acadia Students’ Union for more information.

If you wish to add dependents to your Extended Health and/or Dental policy, you must contact the Health Plan Administrator before the last business day of the month in which your current academic year begins.

Note

In the case of a discrepancy in amounts on this page and the fee section of the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar for the current academic year will be taken as correct. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change fees at any time.