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 smu.ca/payment for payment methods. Tuition and Fee Regulations can be found here.

Have Graduate funding? Visit our Refunds 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



Seat Deposits

Non-refundable deposits

MBA

$2,500

EMBA

$2,500

EDBA

$2,500

MTEI

$2,500

MBAN

$2,500

MBA-CPA

$2,500

MAE

$1000

Master of Finance (MFin)

$5,000

IMTE

$2,000

MSc CDA

$5,000

PBCAE

$500

Residence Deposit

$500

Student Fees

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 $179 ($89.50 per term)
U-Pass (Bus pass) $174 ($83 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 Feesfor 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 $33 per term


Medical Plan

Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University 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) $250 $520 $560 $600
8 Month (Jan - Aug) $166 $346 $376 $406
International Students Single Family (1 dependent) Family (2 dependents) Family (3 dependents)
12 Month (Sept - Aug) $1,165 $2,350 $4,145 $4,260
 8 Month (Jan - Aug) $774 $1,561 $2,199 $2,836

Dental Plan - Canadian, Permanent Residents & International Students Plan

  Single Family (1 dependent) Family (2 dependents)  Family (3 dependents) 
12 Month (Sep-Aug) $120 $240 $280 $320
8 Month (Jan-Aug) $80 $160 $190 $220
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 Student VIP website 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


Miscellaneous Fees

Application Fee

$110

Academic Appeal

$30

Lost or stolen access cards

$10

Replacement Student ID Card

$15

Late Registration/Reinstatement Fee

$50

Returned Cheques (NSF Charges)

$20

Interest on overdue accounts

12.67% per annum


Graduate Program Fees

 

Leave of Absence

$30

MMCCU Book Fee

$250

MBA Society fee, Full-time

$30

MBA Society fee, Part-time

$15

 

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