Tuition, Fees & Cost of Living
How much will it cost to study here?
Tuition
Note: Graduate students pay tuition/fees year-round, even if not attending or registered for classes during the summer.
As of July 25, 2011, the following tuition information is correct. Tuition is subject to change without notice. View the UBC Calendar Graduate Tuition Fees for more details.
Program |
Instalments per year |
Minimum # of instalments for program |
Domestic1 (per instalment) |
International2 (per instalment) |
| PhD Full-time only | 3 | 6 | $1,421.29 | $2,496.96 |
| MASc Full-time | 3 | 3 | $1,421.29 | $2,496.96 |
| MASc Part-time | 3 | 9 | $812.30 | $1,435.75 |
| MASc/PhD Continuing Fee (full-time after 6 instalments) | 3 | n/a | $649.34 | $2,496.96 |
| MASc Continuing Fee (part-time after 9 instalments) | 3 | n/a | $649.34 | $2,496.96 |
| PhD Extension Fee (after 6 years) | 3 | Length of extension granted | $912.01 | $2,496.96 |
| MASc Extension Fee (after 5 years) | 3 | Length of extension granted | $912.01 | $2,496.96 |
| MEng Clean Energy Full-time only | 3 | 3 | $5,181.19 | $8,645.72 |
| MEng Full-time | 3 | 3 | $1,727.53 | $5,486.44 |
| MEng Part-time | 3 | 9 | $1,018.05 | Not permitted |
| MEng Continuing Fee (full-time after 6 instalments) | 3 | n/a | $649.34 | $5,486.44 |
| MEng Continuing Fee (part-time after 9 instalments) | 3 | n/a | $649.34 | Not permitted |
| MEng Extension Fee (after 5 years) | 3 | Length of extension granted | $912.01 | $5,486.44 |
| Leave Fee (all programs) | Per 4 months | n/a | $103.01 | $310.55 |
Tuition fees at the University of British Columbia are assessed based on the citizenship or permanent residence status of the student and whether they are studying at the undergraduate or graduate level.
1Domestic tuition is assessed for Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents. A Canadian citizen is a person who was born in Canada or who has been granted Canadian citizenship, and will have one of the following documents: a Canadian birth certificate, a Canadian citizenship card or a Canadian passport. A Canadian permanent resident is someone who is not a Canadian citizen but who intends to live in Canada on a permanent basis. Individuals with permanent resident status may enter, live, study, and work in Canada, and will have one of the following documents: a record of landing, a permanent resident card or a confirmation of permanent residence.
2International tuition is assessed for all other students not referenced in footnote 1.
Student Fees
| Estimated student fees (not including tuition) | ||
| Student Fees | $655 | Includes a full public transit pass for 3 terms |
| AMS/GSS Extended Health Plan | $224 | Prescription drugs, vision, dental coverage |
| i-Med (international students only) | $120 | Mandatory basic health coverage |
Because MEng International option students may receive partake in specialized activities, a one-time activity fee of up to $7,000 is may be assessed at the beginning of program.
Cost of Living
Cost of living depends a lot on the situation of the individual student. However, these general guidelines will give you a sense of what to plan for.
| Estimated minimum annual living costs for single person (not including tuition & student fees) | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | On or off-campus housing and food costs |
| Books & Supplies | $800 | Reading materials, lab/studio costs vary by program |
| BC Health Plan | $648 | Mandatory basic health coverage |
| Personal & Household Expenses | $2,100 | Clothing, personal care, household goods, etc |
| Entertainment | $600 | Having a bit of fun! |
