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 |
2020-2021 Domestic Undergrad Fees (PDF, 239 KB) | 2020-2021 International Undergrad Fees (PDF, 250 KB) |
|
Graduate |
2020-2021 Domestic Graduate Fees (PDF, 148 KB) | 2020-2021 International Graduate Fees (PDF, 150 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 $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 |
$2,162 - $2,643 |
|
Computing |
$1,616 |
|
Education |
$4,151 |
|
Film Studies |
$1,944 - $2,194 |
|
Fine Art |
$2,150 - $3,100 |
|
Kinesiology |
$2,116 - $2,466 |
|
Music |
$1,744 - $2,909 |
|
Nursing Science |
$2,095 - $2,858 |
|
School of Medicine |
$3,670 - $4,151 |
|
Faculty of Law |
$2,330 - $2,372 |
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 |
$8,967 - $16,605* |
$625 - $1009 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) 1 |
|
Food |
Included in "Rent and Utilities" | $1,760 - $2,256 2 |
|
Miscellaneous (Cell Phone, Clothing/Laundry, Recreation, Other Personal Expenses etc.) |
$2,416 | $2,416 |
|
Transportation |
Varies | Varies |
|
UHIP (International Students Only) |
$480 | $480 |
|
Total |
$11,383 - $19,501+ | $9,176 - $13,224+ |
1 For sole-support or married parents, rent costs will likely be closer to $1,545 - $2,051 per month.
2 For sole-support or married parents, food costs will likely be closer to $722- $1,172 per month, or $8,660 - $14,065 per year.
*Refer to 2020-21 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 |
$7,221 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$2,100 (Includes cost of Computer - $500) |
|
Room and Board |
$8,967 - $16,605 |
|
Additional Meals |
$720 |
|
Transportation |
$720 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,416 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$22,144 - $34,782 |
Off Campus
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$7,221 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$2,100 (Includes cost of Computer - $500) |
|
Rent and Utilities |
$625 per month (Typically a 12 month lease) |
|
Food |
$2,256 |
|
Transportation |
$720 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
| Miscellaneous (Cell Phone, Clothing/Laundry, Recreation, Other personal Expenses) |
$2,416 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$19,713 |
(September to April - 8 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$45,257 - $50,358 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$2,100 (Includes cost of Computer - $500) |
|
Room and Board |
$8,967 - $16,605 |
|
Additional Meals |
$720 |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 (this amount can vary greatly depending on destination) |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,416 |
|
UHIP |
$480 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$61,940 - $74,679 |
(September to August - 12 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$14,855 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,565 - $2,350 (Includes cost of computer - $500) |
| Rent and Utilities |
$12,108 |
|
Food |
$3,384 |
|
Transportation |
$1,260 |
|
Miscellaneous |
$3,624 |
|
UHIP |
$720 |
|
Total (Approximate) |
$37,516 - $38,301 |
(September to August - 12 Months)
|
EXPENSE |
APPROXIMATE COST (Canadian Funds) |
| Tuition and Fees |
$14,855 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,565 - $2,350 (Includes cost of computer - $500) |
| Rent and Utilities |
$21,396 |
| Food |
$11,424 |
| Transportation |
$4,980 |
| Miscellaneous |
$9,132 |
| UHIP |
$2,160 |
| Total (Approximate) |
$65,512 - $66,297 |