*The undergraduate tuition and fee schedule shown is in effect for the 2024/25 academic year. The Algoma University Board of Governors reserves the right to amend fees after the publication of the Academic Calendar and without further notice.

** Additional fees may apply, please review the Compulsory Ancillary Fees, Additional Fees, & Service Fees of our website

All international students and their dependents must enroll in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), or a similar approved plan, for health coverage. The premium cost for a single student is $756 for the period from September 1 to August 31. This fee is subject to change upon evaluation of the program.

International students will not be permitted to register until and unless they have enrolled in UHIP or provided documented proof of membership in another similar plan. Please consult the Office of the Registrar for further information.

Domestic students studying in any graduate certificate program pay domestic tuition fees.

International and Graduate Certificate Programs (EXCLUDING ITVR):

*The undergraduate tuition is in effect for the 2024/25 academic year. The Algoma University Board of Governors reserves the right to amend fees after the publication of the Academic Calendar and without further notice.

** Additional fees may apply, please review the Compulsory Ancillary Fees, Additional Fees, & Service Fees of our website

Information Technology Virtual Reality (ITVR):

*The undergraduate tuition is in effect for the 2024/25 academic year. The Algoma University Board of Governors reserves the right to amend fees after the publication of the Academic Calendar and without further notice.

** Additional fees may apply, please review the Compulsory Ancillary Fees, Additional Fees, & Service Fees of our website

*** At this time this program is only offered on the Brampton Campus

To make education even more affordable, we’re offering tuition to American citizens at domestic rates! That means you, our American neighbour, pay exactly what we Canadians do. 

Fees are identical to Canadian student fees, with the exception of an additional $25 per credit International Student Recovery Fee (ISR).

A typical full-time student will enroll in 30 credits per academic year or 15 credits per semester.

All US students and their dependents must enroll in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), or a similar approved plan, for health coverage. The premium cost for a single student is $756 for the period from September 1 to August 31. This fee is subject to change upon evaluation of the program. US students will not be permitted to register until and unless they have enrolled in UHIP or provided documented proof of membership in another similar plan. Please consult the Office of the Registrar for further information.

*The undergraduate tuition and fee schedule shown is in effect for the 2024 academic year. The Algoma University Board of Governors reserves the right to amend fees after the publication of the Academic Calendar and without further notice.
** Additional fees may apply, please review the Compulsory Ancillary Fees, Additional Fees, & Service Fees of our website

Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have reached the age of 60 years as of the first day of classes in any term are exempt from paying the tuition portion of fees (ancillary fees are payable). This exemption does not apply to the following:

• Performance-based classes (unless it is a core course for the degree program)
• Off-campus courses; and reading, thesis, and other individually directed courses
• Subsequent registrations for a course if a grade of 60 per cent or higher has been earned
• The Accelerated Second-Degree programs in Computer Science and Information Technology

Senior citizens are not eligible to join the George Leach Centre as students, but may join as community members.

Ancillary fees per term: $448.66

For information on how to apply as a senior, visit our Apply section.

For more information on the Masters Programs  please visit the Tuition, Awards and Funding for Graduate Programs section of our website.

Complusory Ancillary Fees

NOTE: Ancillary fees quoted are per term in the 2023/24 academic year. A full breakdown of fees can be found on the student portal.

• STUDENT CENTRE: This fee is collected to help offset construction costs associated with student spaces on campus.
• STUDENT SERVICES: This fee is used to help offset costs associated with student services including tutoring, access to health services, student safety and academic support.
• GLC TRUST: This fee supports the overall operations and enhancements of the George Leach Centre.  It will go towards necessary renovations to the GLC Field House and other areas.
• COPYRIGHT: This fee is collected to allow students to legally make copies of copyright protected materials. Students can copy, fax, scan, store, email or print these material. The Library staff can provide more details as to the specific amount of an article, chapter or book that can be legally copied and shared.
• VARSITY: This fee is collected as a student contribution to the Varsity Athletic program at Algoma U. With this fee, students are provided free admission to all of the varsity home games.
• CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS (CFS): Each student pays this fee to ensure their membership with CFS. This group supports students by offering subsidized handbook production and campaign materials to providing representation and advocacy for social issues, awareness, and changes to the government. They also provide safe and constructive spaces for university and college student unions/associations to collaborate and discuss campus successes and conflicts.
• AUSU OPERATIONS: This fee is collected to provide financial support to all elected and hired members of the AUSU board. By opting-in to this fee, AUSU will be able to provide full-time office hours, supports, and services such as; the planning and running of events and campaigns, bus pass sales, student advocacy, the student health and dental plans, food pantry, and People’s garden etc. to all AUSU members.
• AUSU EVENTS: Throughout each semester, a number of events occur on and off campus for students to enhance their overall student experience. These events could include socials such as; pub nights, stress busters, karaoke nights, off campus activities, or campaigns planned by AUSU. This fee allows participation in any event marked as an AUSU event.
• SASA OPERATIONS: The Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association supports the academic and cultural needs of the Indigenous students and offers cultural activities for all students and the Algoma U community. SASA will hire support staff for students on campus. The SASA executive provides advocacy and student voice throughout numerous administrative committees and leadership tables.
• SASA EVENTS: Throughout the year SASA hosts numerous cultural workshops, potlucks, feasts, seasonal events and Anishinaabe speakers. These events are intended to both provide support and   opportunity to students to access cultural services and enhance student experience.
• WUSC: This fee is collected to help offset the costs of the student refugee program, which allows a refugee to attend our institution and covers their cost of attending.

Additional Fee

• OFF-SITE ANCILLARY FEE: The Off-site Ancillary Fee applies to courses not offered on the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario campus.
  PARKING FEE: Parking is permitted in designated areas only. All students, visitors and staff must park their vehicles in the main parking lot. There are spaces provided in the upper lot for those with handicap permits. No parking is permitted on roadways or driveways and unauthorized parking could result in the vehicle being ticketed or towed away at the owner’s expense. Bicycles, while exempt from parking fees, must be parked in the bicycle racks provided on campus.
• LABORATORY/STUDIO FEE: Selected courses in Biology, Chemistry, Film Studies, Physics, and Visual Arts will be assessed a Laboratory and/or Studio Fee. Laboratory courses will be charged an additional $20.80 per 3-credit course, and studio courses will be charged an additional $15.60 per 3-credit course.
• FIELD TRIP FEE: In some cases there may be courses where an additional fee is charged for field trip expenses. This fee will be assessed when registered.
• COOPERATIVE EDUCATION FEES: Regular academic fees do not cover Cooperative Education (COOP) courses, regardless of the number of academic credits carried. Therefore, Coop fees are always assessed in addition to regular academic fees. Students registered in Cooperative Education are assessed additional fees as follows: Registration in COOP 0101 and in COOP work terms, the fee is equivalent to 1.0 credit tuition fee.
• HEALTH INSURANCE: Students who are taking 12, 15 or 18 credits in a semester must be covered by the health insurance plan provided by the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU) at a rate of $320 per year. Students who have registered in full-time courses and have comparable coverage may opt out during the designated opt-out period found on the AUSU Student VIP website. You may only opt out during the semester opt-out dates that were set when you began full time. Students who are part time and registered with the learning center may be eligible to be enrolled on the plan. For more information, contact the AUSU office at 705-949-2301 ext. 4719.

Service Fees

For more information regarding on-campus housing, including residence fees, meal plan options, and application procedures, visit our Residence Fees and Meal Plans page.