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Tuition & Costs

Find information and tools to budget and plan your semester.

Your education shapes who you become, both personally and professionally. Invest in yourself and your future by choosing an education that will help you build a strong, skilled foundation and set you up for success—no matter where you end up.

Undergraduate

97%

of students received scholarships and financial aid from TWU this past year.

$8M

in financial aid available to TWU students every year.

$7,400

is the average amount of financial aid TWU students received this past year.

First-Year Costs for 2025-26 Academic Year

The chart below shows typical costs for a first-year student enrolled in 30 credits for one academic year (fall and spring semesters).

 Domestic Students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons)International Students
Tuition

$23,370 ($779 per credit)

$23,940 ($798 per credit)

Course Fees

Some courses may have additional fees. See timetable for more information.

*Housing (standard dorm room) View options

$4,760

Meal plan (Gold level - 14 meals per week) View options

$5,940

Infrastructure, Technology, and Activity Fee

$1,200 ($40 per credit)

$1500 ($50 per credit)

Student Association Fee

$150

Books and supplies

$1,500

Parking

$400 (commuter) $430 (resident parking)

**BC Medical Insurance

Approximately $900 per year

Enrolment Deposit for Non-U.S. International Students

When planning for your first year at TWU, please note that non-US international students are required to put down a $9,990 deposit to enrol at TWU. Non-US international students who already have a Canadian study visa must pay a deposit of $4,552. Once paid, this deposit will be put towards your first semester’s tuition.

Graduate

Tuition rateTuition rate is specific to each program.  See tuition rates here
Books and suppliesApproximately $100 per credit
Technology, Infrastructure & Activity Fee$40 per semester hour for domestic students and $50 per credit for international students
Graduate Student Association Fee$3 per semester hour
*BC Medical InsuranceMedical insurance costs for one person is approximately $900 per year

Degree Completion Program

Tuition rate$497 per credit (domestic students) / $798 per credit (international students)
Books and suppliesApproximately $100 per credit
Technology, Infrastructure & Activity Fee$40 per semester hour for domestic students and $50 per credit for international students
*BC Medical InsuranceMedical insurance costs for one person is approximately $900 per year

 

Budget & Planning

We have tools available to help you see the full financial picture so that you can make a skilled, informed decision. Book an advising appointment with one of our financial aid counsellors, and we can help you develop a financial plan.

Book an Advising Appointment

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