UCalgary sets tuition and fees for 2024-2025 academic year

After consultation across campus and a vote of the Board of Governors, UCalgary has set its tuition and fees for the upcoming year. The fees will take effect in May.

“We appreciate the constructive dialogue and feedback from students and student groups during our consultation process, and thank all who took time to participate,” says Provost Penny Werthner.

“This feedback led to adjustments of the original tuition and fee proposals, which are set to meet budget and inflation challenges at our growing university.”

UCalgary Board of Governors Chair Mark Herman says the tuition and fees were approved after careful consideration by the board.

“The board’s decision on tuition and fees came after thoughtful discussion and consideration of all factors impacting students, including inflation and cost increases,” says Herman.

“By keeping UCalgary tuition increases for the coming year well below the rate of inflation, the University of Calgary maintains rates in line or below those of other post-secondary institutions across the country.”

Student feedback leads to adjustments

In direct response to student feedback, the increase for international undergraduate and course-based graduate tuition was reduced from 10 per cent to six per cent, and the Affordability and International Student Advisory Group was created.

Werthner says the university committed to meaningful consultation with students, and these changes are the direct result.

“We are very aware students are personally impacted by rising costs and we are committed to listening to feedback on areas where we should focus our resources, as we work to continue to offer high-quality programs and education while maintaining the accessibility of a University of Calgary education,” she says.

Tuition and fee increases

New tuition and fee rates will take effect starting on May 1, 2024. A full listing of rates by program will be published in the Tuition and General Fees section of the 2024-2025 university academic calendar in March. Some examples include:

Tuition for domestic students

• +2.0 per cent: Undergraduate programs
• +2.0 per cent: Thesis-based programs (thesis-based MSc, MA, PhD, and professional doctorates)
• +2.0 per cent: Most master’s course-based, diploma and certificate programs

Tuition for international students

• +6.0 per cent:  Undergraduate programs
• +2.0 per cent: Thesis-based programs (thesis-based MSc, MA, PhD, and professional doctorates)
• +6.0 per cent: Most master’s course-based, diploma and certificate programs
   

Note: Some student groups will experience a lower increase as per their previously communicated guaranteed tuition rates.

General fees

A 2.0 per cent increase to the Student Services, Campus Recreation and Athletics fees has been approved.

Student parking permit rates on campus will be increasing by 2.5 to 6.5 per cent. Staff permit rates are increasing by two per cent.