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 |
2018-19 Domestic Undergrad Fees (PDF, 363 KB) | 2018-19 International Undergrad Fees (PDF, 373 KB) |
|
Graduate |
2018-19 Domestic Graduate Fees (PDF, 209 KB) | 2018-19 International Graduate Fees (PDF, 210 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. The cost of a computer is not included. Depending on your program, you may need to have access to a personal computer. If purchasing a computer, you should budget approximately $750 - $1,000.
|
PROGRAM |
ESTIMATED BOOKS AND SUPPLIES |
|
Engineering & Applied Science |
$1,700 |
|
Arts and Science (Including Concurrent Education Programs) |
$1,100 |
|
Art History |
$1,330 |
|
Commerce |
$1,660 - $2,145 |
|
Computing |
$1,100 |
|
Education |
$3,575 |
|
Film Studies |
$1,450 - $1,700 |
|
Fine Art |
$1,650 - $2,100 |
|
Kinesiology |
$1,600 - $1,950 |
|
Music |
$1,240 - $2,400 |
|
Nursing Science |
$1,600 - $2,360 |
|
School of Medicine |
$3,170 - $3,575 |
|
Faculty of Law |
$1,850 |
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 |
$13,284 - $15,009 | $550 - $800 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) 1 |
|
Food |
Included in "Rent and Utilities" | $2,000 - $3,200 2 |
|
Cell Phone (Optional) |
$35 - $65 per month | $35 - $65 per month |
|
Clothing/Laundry |
$480 - $560 | $480 - $560 3 |
|
Recreation |
$500 - $700 | $500 - $700 4 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$400 - $680 | $400 - $680 5 |
|
Transportation |
Varies | Varies |
|
UHIP (International Students Only) |
$612 | $612 |
|
Total |
$14,664 - $17,626+ | $10,260 - $15,872+ |
1 For sole-support or married parents, rent costs will likely be closer to $1,100 - $1,800 per month.
2 For sole-support or married parents, food costs will likely be closer to $750 - $1,000 per month, or $6,000 - $8000 per year.
3 For sole-support or married parents, clothing/laundry costs will likely be closer to $750 - $1200 per year.
4 For sole-support or married parents, recreation costs will likely be closer to $800 - $1,000 per year.
5 For sole-support or married parents, personal expenses will likely be closer to $700 - $1,000 per month per year.
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.
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$7,714 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,850 (Includes cost of Computer - $750) |
|
Room and Board |
$13,284 - $15,009 |
|
Additional Meals |
$680 |
|
Transportation |
$200 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,100 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$26,690 |
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$32,137 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,850 (Includes cost of Computer - $750) |
|
Room and Board |
$12,942 - $13,242 |
|
Additional Meals |
$680 |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,100 |
|
UHIP |
$612 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$48,471 |
(September to August - 12 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$14,634 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$2,100 (Includes cost of computer - $750) |
| Rent and Utilities |
$10,475 |
|
Food |
$2,920 |
|
Transportation |
$1,100 |
|
Miscellaneous |
$3,100 |
|
UHIP |
$612 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$34,941 |
(September to August - 12 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
| Tuition and Fees |
$14,634 |
| Books and Supplies |
$2,100 (Includes cost of computer - $750) |
| Rent and Utilities |
$18,530 |
| Food |
$9,900 |
| Transportation |
$3,320 |
| Miscellaneous |
$8,000 |
| UHIP |
$1,836 |
| Total (Approximate) |
$58,320 |