Canadians and Permanent Residents (Regular/Direct Entry)
Tuition and fees: Approx $9,000 – $10,000 CAD per year (3 terms), including fees
Funding package (for full-time students in the MRP or Thesis stream):
First year: Graduate fellowship of $8,500 CAD
A paid TAship could increase that funding by approx $4,400-$8,800 (the TAship is not guaranteed)
The funding package includes a fellowship and a TAship. The fellowship is partially credited to the student’s Brock account each term, and the TAship provides employment income as a teaching assistant for one or more undergraduate courses.
Professional Program Merit Entrance Award:
$1000 CAD award for every incoming full-time student with an entrance average of 87% or higher.
Note: Additional scholarships are available by application. Students can also apply separately for the available TA positions for which they are qualified.
For Bridged Entry students:
Additional costs for the 8-week preparatory course ($2,000) and writing mentorship ($1,600) are applied.
International Students (Regular/Direct Entry)
Tuition and fees: Approx. $23,182 CAD per year (3 terms), including fees
Funding package (for full-time students in the MRP or Thesis stream):
First year: Graduate fellowship of $15,500 CAD
A paid TAship could increase that funding by approx $4,400-$8,800 (the TAship is not guaranteed)
The funding package includes a fellowship and a TAship. The fellowship is partially credited to the student’s Brock account each term, and the TAship provides employment income as a teaching assistant for one or more undergraduate courses.
Professional Program Merit Entrance Award:
$1000 CAD award for every incoming full-time student with an entrance average of 87% or higher.
Note: Additional scholarships are available by application. Students can also apply separately for the available TA positions for which they are qualified.
International Students (Bridged Entry, for those requiring English language support)
Tuition and fees: Approx. $26,782 CAD per year, covering a 2-month preparatory course, 3 terms of master’s studies, writing mentorship, and other fees.
Funding package (for full-time students in the MRP or Thesis stream):
First year: Graduate fellowship of $15,500 CAD
A paid TAship could increase that funding by approx $4,400-$8,800 (the TAship is not guaranteed)
The funding package includes a fellowship and a TAship. The fellowship is partially credited to the student’s Brock account each term, and the TAship provides employment income as a teaching assistant for one or more undergraduate courses.
Professional Program Merit Entrance Award:
$1000 CAD award for every incoming full-time student with an entrance average of 87% or higher.
Note: Additional scholarships are available by application. Students can also apply separately for the available TA positions for which they are qualified.
The above tuition and funding amounts are based on the 2025–2026 academic year and are subject to change. Please consult the Graduate Studies Office for the official figures.
Tuition Deposit Payment
Upon accepting the admission offer, international students are required to submit a tuition deposit to secure their place in the program. The deposit amount is outlined in the offer letter. The deposit is non-refundable and will be credited toward tuition and applicable fees. An exception applies if a study permit application is refused; in this case, a refund may be requested with an official visa refusal letter.
Payment instructions are available at:
https://brocku.ca/safa/tuition-and-fees/making-a-payment
