Tuition and costs for first-year students

How much will university cost?

Your main costs at university are:

Tuition and student fees	Tuition is what you pay for your classes. This depends on the program you want to study and whether you are a Canadian or international students. You also pay student fees each year. Some are mandatory, while you can opt out of others.
Living costs	Living costs are just that — how much it will cost to live, encompassing all expenses outside of tuition while studying. Coming from a different province or country? You should also include the costs of trips home. If you're an international student, add the costs for your visa and study permits.

To estimate how much your first year of university will cost, it's important to consider costs beyond your tuition fees, including books, living costs, meals, and more.

The following estimates reflect a typical amount you could expect to pay per year as an undergraduate student with a full course load to a maximum number of courses allowed.

You can estimate your university budget for your first year of study based on our 2025-2026 tuition and fees:

Full-time undergraduate	Canadian students	international students
Tuition	$10,800	$21,800
Residence (single room) and unlimited meal plan	$15,210	$15,210
Student fees	$1,705	$1,705
International student basic medical coverage	N/A	$785
Books and supplies (estimate)	$2,500	$2,500
ESTIMATED TOTAL*	$30,215 (CAD)	$42,000 (CAD)

*These estimates are guides only.

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For aviation students

For students intending to major in Aviation.

First-year students pay Mount Allison tuition and fees only.

Once your ground school and flight training begins (typically in your second year), your tuition is a blend of Mount Allison tuition and MFC Training tuition.

All flight training takes place at the MFC Training campus in Dieppe, an easy 25-minute drive from Sackville. You're required to provide your own transportation between the two campuses. This is not included in your tuition and fees.

For more info, visit tuition, fees, and payments.

When are tuition and fees due?

For full-time students, tuition and fees are due at the beginning of each term:

Fall term

50% of your tuition and student fees
70% of your residence and meal plan fees
100% of your orientation fee (for new students only)
Minus your registration deposit
Minus your housing deposit

Winter term

50% of your tuition and student fees
30% of your residence and meal plan fees

Deposits: pay your registration deposit and a housing deposit (if living in residence) for the upcoming fall/winter terms in the spring.

Due dates and billing information

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Are you a part-time student or a grad student? Visit tuition, fees, and payments for more information.