Tuition and Fees
Tuition (includes all per-course mandatory fees)
*All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Course Type | Arts | Commerce | Science & Engineering | Co-op |
| Nova Scotia * Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$790.70 | $916.70 | $891.70 | $500.00 |
| Out of Province Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$919.00 | $1045.00 | $1,020.00 | $500.00 |
|
International Students (before Fall 2022) |
$2,296.00 | $2,556.00 | $2,489.00 | $500.00 |
|
International Students(Start 2022-23 Academic year) |
$2,362.00 | $2,629.00 | $2,559.00 | $500.00 |
|
International Students (Start 2023-24 Academic year) |
$2,450.00 | $2,729.00 | $2,654.00 | $500.00 |
|
International Students (Start 2024-25 Academic year) |
$2,450.00 | $2,729.00 | $2,654.00 | $500.00 |
Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($12), Science Technology ($45), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($12).
*Per Course Fees are explained here.
*Nova Scotia residents receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half-credit course.
Ancillary Fees (2024-2025)
|
Full-time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
| Campus Renewal | $230.00 | $138.00 |
| Recreation Facilities Renewal | $65.00 | $39.00 |
| Copyright Fee | $20.00 | $12.00 |
| Sport and Recreation | $65.00 | $39.00 |
| Student Services | $40.00 | $24.00 |
| Systems Technology | $60.00 | $36.00 |
| Totals | $480.00 | $288.00 |
Ancillary Fees will be applied to a student account based on the number of credit hours as noted above. The ancillary fees are explained here.
Student Fees (2024-2025)
|
Full-Time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
| SMUSA Student Fee | $184.00 ($92.00 per term) | $69.00 ($34.50 per term) |
| U-PASS (Bus Pass) | $178.00 ($89.00 per term) | n/a |
*Students who register in the Winter term only will pay one term of student fees as noted above.
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.
Summer U-Pass
- If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $89.00 based on the 2024-2025 rates.
- Students who are taking one or more courses over the May-June and/or July-August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $89.00 based on the 2024-2025 rates.
- U-Passes will be valid from May 1st-August 31st.
- For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.
Medical and Dental Fees (2024-2025)
Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).
| Canadian Rates | International Rates | |
| Basic Health – 12 months (Sept-Aug) | N/A | $1060.00 |
| Basic Health – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | N/A | $705.00 |
| Extended Health – 12 months (Sept-Aug) | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Extended Health – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Dental – 12 months (Sept – Aug) | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Dental – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 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
Other Fees, Deposits and Charges
| Rates | |
| Domestic Undergraduate Application Fee | $65.00 |
| International Undergraduate Application Fee | $100.00 |
| Admission Deposit | See application portal |
| Residence Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Residence Deposit | $500.00 |
| Replacement Student ID Card | $15.00 |
| Returned Cheque (NSF) | $20.00 |
| Interest on Overdue Accounts | 12.67% per annum |
| Late Payment Fee | $50.00 |
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