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Graduate program tuition

Planning for graduate studies? Understand your tuition, explore fees, and find the tools you need to estimate and manage your costs.

Understand and plan your tuition

Find the tuition and fee information you need to start planning for your studies at Dal.

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How your tuition is calculated

Program-based and course-based tuition and fees

Graduate programs use one of two tuition structures:

  • Program-based tuition andÌýfee:ÌýA flat rate charged each term.
  • °ä´Ç³Ü°ù²õ±ð-²ú²¹²õ±ð»åÌý´Ú±ð±ð:ÌýTuition is charged for each course you take.

Your programÌýdeterminesÌýwhich structure applies.

Check the fee structure of your program

International students

If you are an international student in aÌýmaster’s program, you may be charged anÌýadditionalÌýinternational tuition fee based on your program and year of study. SeeÌýthe tuition and fee scheduleÌýfor details to determine whether you will beÌýenrolled as a thesis, thesisÌýoption, or non-thesis student.

PhD studentsÌýareÌýnotÌýcharged international tuition fees.ÌýRefer to theÌýPhD fee scheduleÌýfor an estimate.

Additional fees

In addition to tuition, you may be charged other fees, including:

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  • Auxiliary fees:ÌýCover program-specific costs including labs, equipment, materials, or placements.
  • Society fees:ÌýSupport student societies.
  • Mandatory incidental fees:ÌýCover services, including health insurance, facilities, and transit passes.ÌýYou may be able to opt out of some student fees.

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View a full fee breakdown

Estimate your tuition and fees

You can estimate your total costs by consulting:

Tuiton and fee calculator

Get an estimate of your costs based on your program and course choices by using the tuition and fee calculator.

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Your total tuition amount

Your total tuition depends on several factors, including:

  • Whether you are aÌýdomestic or international student
  • Whether youÌýstudyÌýfull-time or part-time
  • YourÌýprogram of study
  • AnyÌýadditionalÌýor optional fees

Your final amount is confirmed after you complete registration.

Once your fees are assessed, you can view your full balance in your student account.

Contact Student Accounts

Halifax

Room 29, Henry Hicks BuildingÌý
6283 Alumni Crescent | PO BOX 1500, Halifax, NS | B3H 4R2
Email: student.accounts@dal.ca | Phone:Ìý902-494-3998 | Fax:Ìý902-494-2848

Phone lines may be closed over lunch hours

Truro

Room 256, Cox Institute
21 Cox Road | PO BOX 550, Truro, NS | B2N 5E3
Email: enrolment.services@dal.ca | Phone:Ìý902-494-2450

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