Domestic-Graduate

When are tuition fees posted?

Student fee bills are posted on Quest approximately one month prior to the start of lectures each term. Students are notified at their university of waterloo e-mail address at that time.

Where can I find the fees for my specific program?

You can find the program fees for domestic students on our graduate fee schedules page for Canadian and permanent resident students.

What are incidental fees?

Please see our Incidental (non-tuition fees) page for additional information on incidental fees.

How are tuition fee increase decisions made?

Tuition is evaluated and established annually to reflect the value of a Waterloo degree overall and in specific program areas. Several considerations are made including;

•demand for Waterloo programs nationally and internationally,

•alignment with similar programs offered at other universities,

•changes to provincial policies, government funding, and international student recovery taxes,

•and, institutional operating costs, inflation, and student services.

How are domestic graduate students charged in a non-degree term?

Graduate students enrolled in a graduate level course pay tuition at the part-time rate indicated on the graduate fee schedule for Canadians and permanent residents.