The decision to attend university is one of the biggest investments you can make in your life. We will help you find the right method of payment, as well as answer your questions about tuition fees, student loans and other financial options.

The tuition and fee information listed below is in Canadian dollars. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. For questions regarding the fee schedule, please contact your UCW representative or the Finance Office at University Canada West.

On-Campus Students

Tuition deposit for international students: $7,900

First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

*30% discount applies for Canadian Forces members and veterans on all programs.

**Students taking MRKT 621 will be charged an extra $150 fee to access Digital Marketing Institute modules and membership.

***Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

Tuition deposit for international students: $7,900

First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

*30% discount applies for Canadian Forces members and veterans on all programs.

**Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

Tuition deposit for international students: $7,900

First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

*30% discount applies for Canadian Forces members and veterans on all programs.

**Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

Tuition deposit for international students: $7,900

First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

*30% discount applies for Canadian Forces members and veterans on all programs.

**Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

*Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

Online Students

Tuition deposit for international students: $3,000

First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

*Students taking MRKT 621 will be charged an extra $150 fee to access Digital Marketing Institute modules and membership.

**Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

Scholarships, awards and grants do not apply to online programs.

Tuition deposit for international students: $3,000

First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

*Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

Scholarships, awards and grants do not apply to online programs.

Tuition deposit for international students: $3,000

First term tuition deposit for domestic students: $500

*Additional costs related to textbooks and materials for each course are not included in tuition.

Scholarships, awards and grants do not apply to online programs.

Additional Fees

Course
Domestic
International
ENGL 080 $550 $550
New Student Orientation $100 $100
WORK 610 OR 611 $1,040 $1,440
Domestic
Spring/ Summer 2023
Domestic
Fall 2023
International
Spring/ Summer 2023
International
Fall 2023
Library & Technology* $17 /course $20 /course $17 /course $20 /course
Student Activity & Alumni $8 /course $9 /course $8 /course $9 /course
Guard.me – New Students n/a n/a $190** $190**
Guard.me – Returning Students n/a n/a $170*** $170***
Keep.meSAFE
$8.75 /term $8.75 /term $8.75 /term $8.75 /term

*This fee is used to provide students with access to all library resources and databases. It does not include textbook costs.

**medical insurance coverage for new students’ first term at UCW and includes New Student Orientation (NSO) week.

***medical insurance coverage for returning students.

Service
Fee
Application Fee1 $150
Appeal to Academic Council $50 (refunded if appeal is successful)
Audit Fee2 50% of course tuition
Credit Card Refund $35
Credit Card Charge Back Fee $45
Confirmation of Enrolment $0 (free)
Course Challenge 50% of course tuition
Duplicate Credential $50
Duplicate Tax Receipt $50
Financial Hold Release3 $150
Graduation Application Fee4 $230
Late Graduation Application Fee $460
Letter of Permission $35
NSF Fee for Returned Cheques $55
Parchment Shipment (International Only) $60
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) $500 per portfolio
Program Transfer Fee $75
Readmission Fee5 $150
Student ID Card Replacement $35
Supplemental Exam Fee $100 on campus / $150 off campus
Transcript6 $10 / $8
Tuition Refund Processing Fee $250
Wire Transfer Fee $45
Wire Transfer Fee ‑ By Third Party $65
Printing Fee $0.10/B&W – $0.20/colour (Minimum $5 prepaid)

1. Starting June 1, 2023, UCW’s non-refundable $150 application fee will be automatically deducted from the tuition deposit a student makes before they start their studies at UCW.

2. Student must complete all assignments to be eligible for audit status.

3. If a student has a financial hold applied to their account, this fee is required to release the hold and re-establish the account. The hold will only be released upon full payment of the balance.

4. The graduation fee must be paid upon application for graduation. It is refundable only if the applicant is ineligible to graduate. The graduation gown is provided at no additional fee if attending convocation, and the fee includes one free transcript and graduating credential.

5. If not registered for University Canada West classes for more than 1 year, this readmission fee must be paid.

6. The first copy of the official transcript is $10. Additional copies are $8 per transcript. All transcripts are sent through regular mail. Tracking costs an additional $10.

UCW’s tuition and fees change annually and are subject to change without notice.  University Canada West reserves the right to adjust tuition fees each year.

Refund Policy

The tuition deposit is non-refundable except as allowed by UCW Policy 3001: Student Tuition Refunds. It is expected that the entire amount of the tuition deposit will be applied against tuition owing during the first two terms of enrollment at UCW. Any portion of the tuition deposit not used in the first term will be credited to the student’s second term as a non-refundable payment toward tuition and fees at UCW. Students who do not attend their second term of study and do not have an approved leave of absence during this time will forfeit the balance of the tuition deposit.

Refund Process

  • Review our refund policy to ensure you are eligible for a refund. You can read the refund policy here and view the related refund policy procedure here.
  • Log into the MyUCW Student Portal and apply for a refund by completing the online application form here. Your log in credentials can be found in your LOA.
  • Please note that the refund process can take up to six weeks or 30 business days to complete.
  • All supporting documentation must be included with your application. Missing documents will prolong the refund request evaluation and processing time. The required documentation is listed in the Refund Policy Procedure here.
  •  International students requesting a refund must provide a visa rejection letter dated after their last LOA was issued. If a student requests a new LOA, they must provide a new visa rejection letter in order to qualify for a refund.
  • You will be informed about any missing documents through an email in the MyUCW Student Portal.
  • You will receive an email update as your refund request moves to each new stage in the refund application process.
  • Notify UCW of any updates to your application.
  • You must drop a course by the add/drop dates as outlined in the Academic Calendar to be eligible for a refund for that course. After this deadline, you are not eligible for a refund for that course.
  • Refunds will be sent to the account from where the funds were originally sent. If the bank details provided are different from the original payment method, UCW may request more documentation to verify the banking details before making a payment.
  • Please be aware that providing banking details that are different from the original payment method will extend the refund process to up to 11 weeks in order for UCW to complete the verification process and process your request if it is approved.
  • All tuition and fee amounts listed are in Canadian Dollars (CAD). You must pay your fees in CAD and any refund will be issued to you in CAD.
  • Upon successful payment of the refund, the Finance team will send you an email through the MyUCW Student Portal.
  • You are welcome to check the status of your refund request at any time by revisiting the refund application page here.
  • For any questions or updates to the refund application process please email [email protected].
  • Your log in credentials for MyUCW can be found on your LOA.

Normal refund procedures apply for students who are denied a student visa or study permit as per UCW Policy 3001: Student Tuition Refunds. View the full policy here and view the related refund policy procedure here.

If eligible, please apply for your refund here.

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University Canada West will also accept:

  • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard)
  • Debit (in-person only)
  • Cheque (payable to University Canada West)
  • Money Order (payable to University Canada West)
  • Wire Transfer
  • Online Payment