Graduate Tuition and Fees

Each 3-credit course is considered a half course and each 6-credit course is considered one full course. Other Mandatory Fees are non-refundable after the start of the session. For a detailed breakdown of Other Mandatory fees refer to the Other Mandatory Fees section.

All students should refer to the Service Fees section for additional charges that may apply to them.

A 1.5% monthly (19.56% effective annual rate) late fee may be assessed to those students with outstanding fees after the published due date. Non-payment of fees may render a student ineligible for registration in future sessions. In addition, students who are in financial arrears to the university may face deregistration from future courses and will not be issued their transcripts of record, statement of standing, degree or related evidence of their academic progress until such time as their account is cleared.

**Nipissing University reserves the right to modify published fees and the regulations governing refunds without advance notice.**

2023-2024 Graduate Program Tuition and Fees

Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer Session- International Applicant 

Applicant must hold an undergraduate degree from an Accredited Degree-Granting Institution.

Full-time/Flex time

Tuition Student Insurance Plan** UHIP* Ancillary Fees Total Fees
$23,000.00 $342.99 $756.00 $1,073.69 $25,172.64

First Year Student:

All fees are due by the date specified in your offer letter.

Returning Student:

Fall Term Due: September 18, 2023 $9,123.54
Winter Term Due: January 19, 2024 $8,024.55
Spring/Summer Term Due: May 17, 2024 $8,024.55

Fee Breakdown:

Tuition per Term = $7,666.66 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Student Fees per Term = $357.89 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Student Insurance Plan = $342.99 ** once per calendar year, normally in the Fall
UHIP Fees may vary based on the length of time a student is living in Canada.
2023-2024 UHIP fees* are $756.00 for a full year, may be subject to change each year. (*University Health Insurance Plan)

Extension Fee (Terms 7, 8, and 9) = $1000.00/Term + $357.89 Ancillary fees + SIP**
After Thesis Defence Completed = $500.00/Term (flat rate, no ancillary fees)

 

**Nipissing University reserves the right to modify published fees and the regulations governing refunds without advance notice.**​

​***An interest charge at the rate of 1.5% will be assessed monthly (19.56% effective annual rate) on all student accounts with balances outstanding after the relevant due date for fees incurred.  Interest will not be waived for late payments.***

Non-payment of fees may render a student ineligible for registration in future sessions. In addition, students who are in financial arrears to the university may face deregistration from future courses and will not be issued their transcripts of record, statement of standing, degree or related evidence of their academic progress until such time as their account is cleared.​

2023-2024 PhD in Education (Educational Sustainability) Tuition and Fees 

Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer Session- International Applicant

Year Full-time
Year 1
(terms 1- 3)
Tuition + Ancillary fees*
Year 2
(terms 4-6)
Tuition + Ancillary fees*
Year 3
(terms 7-9)
Tuition + Ancillary fees*
Year 4
(terms 10-12)
Tuition + Ancillary fees*

*Tuition and Ancillary fee rates are set out one academic year at a time. The rates for the current 2023/2024 academic year are listed below.

Full-time students enrolled in a PhD program at Nipissing University will be charged tuition and fees for the Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms as follows:

PhD in Education Program: Students are charged full-time fees on a per term basis for twelve (12) consecutive terms (4 years); after twelve terms, students may apply for extensions (if needed) on a per-term basis through the School of Graduate Studies office. If approved, students will be billed at the extension fee rate.

 

Tuition Student Health Plan University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)* Ancillary Fees TOTAL
$23,000.00 $342.99 $756.00 $1,073.67 $25,172.64
Fall Term Due: September 18, 2023 $9,123.54
Winter Term Due: January 19, 2024 $8,024.55
Spring/Summer Term Due: May 17, 2024 $8,024.55

Fee Breakdown:

Tuition per Term = $7,666.66 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Student Fees per Term = $357.89 for the Academic Year
Student Insurance Plan = $342.99 ** once per calendar year, normally in Fall Term
UHIP Fees may vary based on the length of time the student is living in Canada.
2023-2024 UHIP fees* are $756.00 for a full year, may be subject to change each year.

Extension Fees (Terms 13 - 18) = $1500.00/Term + $357.89 Ancillary Fees + SIP *

Balance of Degree Fee:

Full-time students will be charged a minimum of twelve (12) terms regardless of the time it takes to complete the degree.

 

**Nipissing University reserves the right to modify published fees and the regulations governing refunds without advance notice.**​

​***An interest charge at the rate of 1.5% will be assessed monthly (19.56% effective annual rate) on all student accounts with balances outstanding after the relevant due date for fees incurred.  Interest will not be waived for late payments.***

Non-payment of fees may render a student ineligible for registration in future sessions. In addition, students who are in financial arrears to the university may face deregistration from future courses and will not be issued their transcripts of record, statement of standing, degree or related evidence of their academic progress until such time as their account is cleared.​