Costs
The information below provides guidelines for the costs you may incur, including tuition and fees, education, and basic living expenses. The amount it costs to attend Queen's will depend somewhat on the choices you make. The Student Awards Office provides financial advising free of charge to students who need help budgeting or wish to learn more about financial aid options.
Note: if you are trying to determine the cost of attendance for U.S. Student Loans purposes please visit the U.S. Student Loans section.
Estimated Living and Educational Expenses:
|
TUITION FEES |
Domestic | International |
|
Undergraduate and Professional |
2021-2022 Domestic Undergrad Fees (PDF, 197 KB) | 2021-2022 International Undergrad Fees (PDF, 184 KB) |
|
Graduate |
2021-2022 Domestic Graduate Fees (PDF, 139 KB) | 2021-2022 International Graduate Fees (PDF, 142 KB) |
Below are estimated costs for books and supplies (e.g. lab kit, specialty software) associated with most programs. Costs may vary depending on the courses a student selects. Depending on your program, you may need to have access to a personal computer. If purchasing a computer, you should budget approximately $500 - $1,000.
|
PROGRAM |
ESTIMATED BOOKS AND SUPPLIES |
|
Engineering & Applied Science |
$1,920 - $2,200 |
|
Arts and Science (Including Concurrent Education Programs) |
$1,600 |
|
Art History |
$1,830 |
|
Commerce |
$2,160 - $2,640 |
|
Computing |
$1,620 |
|
Education |
$4,150 |
|
Film Studies |
$1,945 - $2,195 |
|
Fine Art |
$2,150 - $3,100 |
|
Kinesiology |
$2,115 - $2,465 |
|
Music |
$1,745 - $2,910 |
|
Nursing Science |
$2,095 - $2,860 |
|
School of Medicine |
$3,670 - $6,300 |
|
Faculty of Law |
$2,330 - $2,375 |
Below are estimated living expenses for a typical single student. Costs may vary depending on a student's personal situation.
| EXPENSE |
In Residence* (1 Person, 8 Months) |
Off-Campus (1 Person, 8 Months) |
|
Rent and Utilities |
$15,160 - $17,050* |
$650 - $1025 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) 1 |
|
Food |
Included in "Rent and Utilities" | $285 per month 2 |
|
Miscellaneous (Cell Phone, Clothing/Laundry, Recreation, Other Personal Expenses etc.) |
$2,450 | $2,450 |
|
Transportation |
Varies | Varies |
|
UHIP (International Students Only) |
$480 | $480 |
|
Total |
$17,610 - $19,980+ | $9,930 - $13,410+ |
1 For sole-support or married parents with children, rent costs will likely be closer to $1,570 - $1,800 per month.
2 For sole-support or married parents with children, food costs will likely be closer to $730 - $965 per month, or $8,760 - $11,580 per year.
*Refer to 2021-22 Residence Fee Schedule
Sample Budgets
The information below provides guidelines for the approximate costs you may incur, including tuition and fees, education, and basic living expenses. The amount it costs to attend Queen's will depend somewhat on the choices you make.
In Residence on Campus
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$7,220 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
|
Room and Board |
$15,160 - $17,050 |
|
Additional Meals |
$720 |
|
Transportation |
$720 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,450 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$27,870 - $29,760 |
Off Campus
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$7,220 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
|
Rent and Utilities |
$650 - $1,025 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) |
|
Food |
$285 per month |
|
Transportation |
$720 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
| Miscellaneous (Cell Phone, Clothing/Laundry, Recreation, Other personal Expenses) |
$2,450 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$19,470 - $22,470 |
In Residence on Campus
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$50,355 - $53,000 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
|
Room and Board |
$15,160 - $17,050 |
|
Additional Meals |
$720 |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,450 |
|
UHIP |
$480 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$72,765 - $77,300 |
Off Campus
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$50,355 - $53,000 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
| Rent and Utilities |
$650 - $1,025 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) |
|
Food |
$285 per month |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,450 |
|
UHIP |
$480 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$64,365 - $70,010 |
(September to August - 12 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$14,855 (3 terms) |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,565 - $1,850 |
| Rent and Utilities |
$850 - $1025 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) |
|
Food |
$285 per month |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 per year (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$3,675 per year |
|
UHIP |
$720 per year |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$36,435 - $38,820 |
(September to August - 12 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
| Tuition and Fees |
$14,855 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,565 - $1,850 |
| Rent and Utilities |
$1,810 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) |
| Food |
$965 per month |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination and number of family members) |
| Miscellaneous (Cell Phone, Clothing/Laundry, Recreation, Other personal Expenses) |
$9,460 per year |
| UHIP |
$2,160 |
| Total (Approximate) |
$63,340 - $63,625 |