Tuition & Fees
The following is information on tuition, fees and refunds for international students. (new Student Association Fees shown below are effective Jan 1, 2012):
- Application Fee: $120.00 (non-refundable)
- Tuition: $460 per credit (most courses = 3 credits)
- Library, Technology, and Student Life Fees: $15 per credit
- Student Association Fees:
- Operating Fund: $9 plus $3 per credit to a maximum of $50 per semester
- Bursary Fund: $1 per semester
- Lobby Fund: $0.29 per credit
- SUB Capital Fee: $0.95 per credit
- START Volunteer Program: $0.37 per credit
- Reboot Computer Service: $0.30 per credit
- Peer Counselling: $0.15 per credit
- Advocacy Service: $0.10 per credit
- Clubs and Events: $0.65 per credit
- Social Justice Fee: $0.15 per credit
- Intramurals: $0.25 per credit
- Student Publication Fee: $0.75 per credit
- Canadian Federation of Students: $0.60 per credit to a maximum of $7.20 per semester
- Student Medical/Extended Health Plan: $97.00 per year
- Student Dental Plan: $90.00 per year
- Multipass (transportation pass): $40 per month
All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Currency Conversion. Fees are effective for the 2010/2011 academic year.
For more detailed tuition and fee information for all programs and intake options, visit this page.
Sample Budget for a First Year Business or Arts Student
Budget estimates provided are for the first academic year (2 semesters/8 months) of university studies. Estimates are based on current economic data and will vary according to individual student expenditures.
| Application Fee | $ 120.00 |
| Tuition Fees (30 credits @ $460/credit) | $ 13,800.00 |
| Library, Technology, and Student Life Fees (30 credits @ $15/credit) | $ 450.00 |
| Student Association and Canadian Student Federation Fees (30 credits) | $ 185.20 |
| Student Medical and Dental Plan | $ 187.00 |
| Multipass | $ 320.00 |
| Books and Learning Materials | $ 1,200.00 |
| Subtotal | $ 16,262.20 |
| Accommodations (approx. $1000/month includes meals and laundry) | $ 8,000.00 |
| Recreation (approx. $160 /month) | $ 1,280.00 |
| Medical Insurance | $ 768.00 |
| Subtotal | $ 9,928.00 |
| Total Estimated Cost for a First Year Business or Arts Student | $ 26,190.20 |
| General Costs and Course Loads | 3 courses | 4 courses | 5 courses |
| Tuition $450 per credit (approx. 3 credits per course) | $ 4,050.00 | $ 5,400.00 | $ 6,750.00 |
| Student Assoc. & CFS Fees (max) | $ 78.04 | $ 100.72 | $ 117.60 |
| Library, Technology and Student Life Fee | $ 135.00 | $ 180.00 | $ 225.00 |
| Student Medical and Dental Plans | $ 187.00 | $ 187.00 | $ 187.00 |
| Multipass (based on one semester/4 months) | $ 160.00 | $ 160.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Books and Learning Materials | $ 360.00 | $ 480.00 | $ 600.00 |
| Total to Pay | $ 4,970.04 | $ 6,507.72 | $ 8,039.60 |
International students must take a minimum 9 credits (approximately equivalent to 3 courses).
Applied Science and Science and Selective Entry program students should budget for higher tuition costs as more credits are required in these programs.
Students from the U.S.A. should be aware that Kwantlen Polytechnic University is authorized to participate in the U.S. Federal Loans program. Kwantlen is also an approved institution by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
Refund Policy—New Students/Re-Admitted Students
New students and re-admitted students pay commitment fees—not registration deposits.
A commitment fee is a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. Students who fail to register or are registered and withdrawn after paying a commitment fee will forfeit the commitment fee.
Students Whose Study Permits are Denied
If a student’s application for a study permit is denied by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), their commitment fee will be refunded, minus a $300 processing fee. Students whose study permits have been denied must submit the original denial letter issued by CIC. Students must submit the study permit denial letter prior to the first day of classes in order to receive a full refund, minus the $300 processing fee.
If a student submits the letter after classes begin and has not registered in classes, they must complete and submit a Request for Variance form in order to be issued the balance of their commitment fee. (Please speak with International Admissions for further information.) If a student submits the letter after classes begin and has remained registered in classes, they will be will be refunded their fees based on the International Education refund policy.
When study permits have been denied, refunds will be issued by cheque or credit card, based on the original method of payment. Those who paid by credit card will be required to submit a full copy of the credit card statement that clearly lists the original Kwantlen payment, the credit card number and the expiry date.
Refund Policy–Current Students
For complete information on our refund policy, visit this page in our official online Calendar.
