Tuition and Fees

View Tuition and Fees for the Academic Year (September- August).

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• Use our Tuition Calculator to estimate your tuition costs including residence & meal plan!
• SMUSA Student Fees and Medical Insurance fees
• Miscellaneous Fees
• Tuition and Fee Regulations

Undergraduate Tuition 

Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($10), Science Technology ($30), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($10), Campus Renewal ($35), Recreational Facilities Renewal ($11), Copyright ($3), Sports & Recreation ($5) and Student Services ($5).

*Nova Scotia residents‌‌ receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half credit courses, which is deducted from the cost of each half credit (3 credit hour) course.

**International students who provide Landed Immigration or Permanent Citizenship papers to the Service Centre (Enrolment Services) will have their tuition adjusted, starting in the next academic term.  

2017-2018 Student Fees

Student fees are comprised of:

• SMUSA (Saint Mary's University Student Association) fees (full-time or part-time)
• U-Pass (University bus pass)
• Medical & Dental (read below for opt-out instructions)

Full-time Student Fees- for students taking nine (9) credit hours or more in a term.

Students who register for the Winter term only, will pay one term of student fees:
Full-time ($76.00-SMUSA + $77.50-U-Pass) OR Part-time ($26.75-SMUSA)

Part-time Student Fees- for students taking less than nine (9) credit hours in a term.

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 $77.75.
• 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 $77.75.
• U-Passes will be valid from May 1st- August 31st.
• For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca

2017-2018 Medical & Dental Plans

Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).

Medical and Dental Plan Information:

Students with comparable medical and dental coverage may opt out of the University medical and dental plans each year as indicated below:

Canadian Students: Opt out Online through SMUPort

International Students: To opt out of all or part of the health coverage, visit the Health Plan Office (Student Centre, Room 524), sign a waiver and provide proof of coverage.

Opt Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25

Questions? Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754