For most programs, graduate tuition is assessed as an annual program fee, which is divided into three equal installments due at the beginning of academic terms starting in September, January and May. Visit smu.ca/payment for payment methods. Tuition and Fee Regulations can be found here.
Have Graduate funding? Visit our Refunds webpage for information on how to receive your refund.
Graduate Studies Costs
View tuition and fees for all graduate programs with an Annual Program Fee:
Per course graduate tuition and fees pertain to all visiting and upgrading graduate students, MBA, CME and online psychology students.
Additional Costs
-Seat Deposits -Medical Insurance
-Student Fees -Miscellaneous fees
Non-refundable deposits
Program
MAE
IMTE
MBA
EMBA
EDBA
MTEI
MBAN
MBA-CPA
Master of Finance (MFin)
MSc CDA
PBCAE
All M.A. programs
All Ph.D programs
MSC - Astronomy, Applied Science, Applied Psychology (in person)
MAHSR-T
MAHSR-P (online)
MSc Applied Psychology (online)
Graduate Diploma - Personnel Psychology (online)
MMCCU, CME Grad
Full-time Student Fees: for all per-course graduate students taking nine (9) credit hours or more in a term and all full-time graduate program fee students.
Fall U-Pass
Part-time Student Fees- for all per-course graduate students taking less than nine (9) credit hours in a term and all part-time graduate program fee students.
Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).
Dental Plan - Canadian, Permanent Residents & International Students Plan
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
Miscellaneous Fees
Application Fee
$125
Academic Appeal
$30
Lost or stolen access cards
$10
Replacement Student ID Card
$15
Late Registration/Reinstatement Fee
$50
Returned Cheques (NSF Charges)
$20
Interest on overdue accounts
12.67% per annum
Graduate Program Fees
Leave of Absence
$30, per semester
MMCCU Book Fee
$250
MBA Society fee, Full-time
MBA Society fee, Part-time
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