Undergraduate 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  (more than 9 credit hours per semester)	Part-time Fee  (less than 9 credit hours per semester)
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 (more then 9 credit hours per semester)	Part-time Fee (less then 9 credit hours per semester)
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. 

Learn more about SMUSA fees.

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