Graduate Tuition and Fees
For most programs, graduate tuition is assessed as an annual program fee, which is divided into three equal installments due at the beginning of academic terms starting in September, January and May. Visit for payment methods. Tuition and Fee Regulations can be found here.
Have Graduate funding? Visit our webpage for information on how to receive your refund.
Graduate Studies Costs
View tuition and fees for all graduate programs with an Annual Program Fee:
Per course graduate tuition and fees pertain to all visiting graduate students, MBA and CME students.
Additional Costs
-Seat Deposits -Medical Insurance
-Student Fees -Miscellaneous fees
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Non-refundable deposits |
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Program |
International | Domestic |
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MAE |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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IMTE |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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MBA |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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EMBA |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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EDBA |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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MTEI |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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MBAN |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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MBA-CPA |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
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Master of Finance (MFin) |
$5,000 | $5,000 |
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MSc CDA |
$5,000 | $5,000 |
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PBCAE |
$3,000 | $500 |
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All M.A. programs |
$3,000 | $500 |
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All Ph.D programs |
$3,000 | $500 |
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MSC - Astronomy, Applied Science, Applied Psychology (in person) |
$3,000 | $500 |
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MAHSR-T |
$3,000 | $500 |
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MAHSR-P (online) |
$500 | $500 |
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MSc Applied Psychology (online) |
$500 | $500 |
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Graduate Diploma - Personnel Psychology (online) |
$500 | $500 |
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MMCCU, CME Grad |
$500 | $500 |
Full-time Student Fees- for all per-course graduate students taking nine (9) credit hours or more in a term and all full-time graduate program fee students.
| SMUSA Full-time student fee | $184 ($92 per term) |
| U-Pass (Bus pass) | $178 ($89 per term) |
Fall U-Pass
- If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca
Part-time Student Fees- for all per-course graduate students taking less than nine (9) credit hours in a term and all part-time graduate program fee students.
| SMUSA Part-time student fees | $69 ($34.50 per term) |
Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's Student's Association (SMUSA).
Medical Plan- Canadian, Permanent Residents & International students
| Canadian Students | Single | Family (1 dependent) | Family (2 dependents) | Family (3 (dependents) |
| 12 Month (Sept - Aug) | $260 | $540 | $570 | $610 |
| 8 Month (Jan - Aug) | $173 | $361 | $381 | $406 |
| International Students | Single | Family (1 dependent) | Family (2 dependents) | Family (3 dependents) |
| 12 Month (Sept - Aug) | $1,320 | $2,660 | $3,750 | $4,850 |
| 8 Month (Jan - Aug) | $878 | $1,771 | $2,496 | $3,226 |
Dental Plan - Canadian, Permanent Residents & International Students Plan
| Single | Family (1 dependent) | Family (2 dependents) | Family (3 dependents) | |
| 12 Month (Sep-Aug) | $125 | $270 | $300 | $340 |
| 8 Month (Jan-Aug) | $83 | $181 | $201 | $226 |
| For family rates (including dependents), contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754 |
Medical and Dental Plan Information:
Students with comparable extended health and dental coverage can submit an opt-out application during the term in which they begin their studies for that academic year and following the opt-out period set by SMUSA.
International students who hold valid provincial health coverage (known as MSI in NS), are on exchange from another post-secondary institution or who are sponsored by their home government/embassy, can submit an opt-out application for the Basic Health plan during the opt-out period set by SMUSA.
Opt-Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25, Spring Term – May 25
The opt-out application is available on the until the deadlines listed above. Students can also add dependents to the plan during these time periods. Opt-outs are only approved if the plan is unused.
Questions? Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754
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Application Fee |
$110 |
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Academic Appeal |
$30 |
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Lost or stolen access cards |
$10 |
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Replacement Student ID Card |
$15 |
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Late Registration/Reinstatement Fee |
$50 |
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Returned Cheques (NSF Charges) |
$20 |
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Interest on overdue accounts |
12.67% per annum |
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Graduate Program Fees |
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Leave of Absence |
$30 |
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MMCCU Book Fee |
$250 |
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MBA Society fee, Full-time |
$30 |
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MBA Society fee, Part-time |
$15 |
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