2023 Graduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate student tuition and fees may be assessed through your financial account and will include but may not necessarily be limited to the following basic categories.

Tuition

Tuition is assessed per term at differentiated rates between:

  • First and continuing year of study
  • Programs of study and degree route
  • International (visa) students
  • International Special Programs (ISP)

Ancillary fees

Ancillary fees are assessed on a per credit and sessional basis. Most ancillary fees administered by Brock University  are mandatory and governed by an Ancillary Fee Protocol established between the university and the students’ union. The fees administered by the Graduate Students Association are established in accordance with their constitution.

Program specific fees

Program specific fees may be applicable because of the program you are enrolled in. Typical fees include internship and work placement fees.

Course specific fees

Course specific fees may be charged by the University for the reasonable cost of such things as field trips, learning material and clothing retained by the student. Please consult course descriptions to identify if course specific fees apply.

Miscellaneous or administrative fees

Miscellaneous fees or administrative fees are fees for service and may be incurred by a student as a result of a request or action.

Residence and meal plan fees

Residence and meal plan fees vary depending on the residence assigned and type of room. Meal plans are mandatory for certain residence facilities. For details consult the Residence Services website.

Tuition fees are approved by the Brock University Board of Trustees, in accordance with the tuition policy set by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The fee information is provided for illustrative purposes for typical situations. The actual fees assessed may vary from these schedules.

Tuition is assessed at differentiated rates between:

MA, MSc, MBE, MS, MEd (Research Based Route)*, PhD Arts & Science and PhD Education (note: PhD Education fees noted separately)
For these programs, tuition fees are charged on a per term basis.  MA Linguistics International (non-direct entry) may require additional language support courses.  Please see the Other Graduate Programs Fees page for details.:

Study YearMA, MSC, MBE, MS, MEd (research stream) and PhD in Arts or Science (excluding PhD Education)
FULL TIMEPART TIME
Year 1$2,725.41$1,362.70
Year 2$2,725.41$1,362.70
Year 3$2,725.41$1,362.70
Year 4$2,725.41$1,362.70
Year 5$2,725.41$1,362.70
Year 6$2,725.41$1,362.70
Year 7$2,702.44$1,351.22
Year 8$2,679.67$1,339.83
International students$7,834.83$3,917.41
International recovery fee*$750.00$750.00
Study YearPhD in Education
FULL TIMEPART TIME
Year 1$2,807.19$1,403.59
Year 2$2,807.19$1,403.59
Year 3$2,807.19$1,403.59
Year 4$2,807.19$1,403.59
Year 5$2,807.19$1,403.59
Year 6$2,807.19$1,403.59
Year 7$2,783.53$1,391.76
Year 8$2,760.08$1,380.04
International students$7,933.26$3,966.63
International recovery fee*$750.00$750.00
Study YearMPK (Master of Professional Kinesiology)MPH (Master of Public Health)MAG (Master of Applied Gerontology)
FULL TIME ONLYPART TIMEFULL TIMEPART TIMEFULL TIMEPART TIME
Year 1$3,096.97$1,548.48$3,266.92$1,633.46$3,412.08$1,706.04
Year 2$3,096.97$1,548.48$3,039.00$1,519.50$3,412.08$1,706.04
Year 3$3,096.97$1,548.48$3,039.00$1,519.50$3,412.08$1,706.04
Year 4$3,096.97$1,548.48$3,039.00$1,519.50$3,412.08$1,706.04
Year 5$3,096.97$1,548.48$3,039.00$1,519.50$3,412.08$1,706.04
Year 6$3,096.97$1,548.48$3,039.00$1,519.50N/AN/A
Year 7$3,070.87$1,535.43$3,013.39$1,506.69N/AN/A
Year 8$3,044.99$1522.49$2,988.00$1,494.00N/AN/A
International students$11,708.69$5,854.34$11,708.69$5,854.34$13,034.69$6,517.34
International recovery fee*$750.00$750.00$750.00$750.00$750.00$750.00

*The Province of Ontario charges an international recovery fee to be applied to all international students at public colleges and universities. This fee will be applied once in either fall or winter term based on the term of first registration for each academic year.

MEd Note: Students admitted under the 2009/10 graduate calendar, choosing a research based route, and student admitted on a prior calendar but who have chosen to proceed in completing their degree requirements for their research based route according to the 2009/10 graduate calendar, will pay on a per term basis.

Final Stage Status Fee for MA, MSc, MBE, MEd (Research route) and PhD programs: Full-time and part-time students (domestic and (visa) international) who have completed all course work and have been approved by their graduate program for final stage status will pay $345.94 per term. Final stage status may only be awarded once and only for one term. All applicable ancillary fees apply.

MEd (Course Based Route)*, MAcc, MBA, MADS
For these programs tuition is charged on a per credit basis. Fees listed below are shown at a half credit rate. A full credit course will be charged two times the half credit rate. A quarter credit course will be charged at half the half credit rate.

CohortMAcc Degree or DiplomaMBA Degree or Diploma or MBA/MPH concurrent programMEd (course based)# includes $11.04 Athletic FeeMADS Degree or Diploma
Year 1$970.80$1,297.73$1,010.40$1,490.05
Year 2$903.07$1,207.19$1,010.40$1,490.05
Year 3$903.07$1,207.19$1,010.40$1,490.05
Year 4$903.07$1,207.19$1,010.40$1,490.05
Year 5$903.07$1,207.19$1,010.40$1,490.05
Year 6$903.07$1,207.19$1,010.40$1,490.05
Year 7$903.07$1,207.19$1,001.99$1,477.49
Year 8$903.07$1,207.19$993.63$1,465.04
International students$3,241.23$3,588.32$3,232.94$5,784.79
International recovery fee*$750.00$750.00$750.00$750.00

*The Province of Ontario charges an international recovery fee to be applied to all international students at public colleges and universities. This fee will be applied once in either fall or winter term based on the term of first registration for each academic year.

MEd Note: Students choosing to complete their degree requirements according to the 2008/09 graduate calendar or prior will continue to be charged the per credit fee.

Entry YearInt’l Master of Business Admin (IMBA)Int’l Master of Professional Accountancy (IMPAcc)Int’l Master of Science/Mat Physics (MSc)Int’l Master of Education (MEd)
2023$71,772.80 ($3,588.64 per half credit - 20 half credits)* +$48,620.25 ($3,241.35/half credit - 15 half credits) +$37,521.75 ($3,752.18/half credit - 10 half credits)* +N/A
2022$68,355.00 ($3,417.75/half credit - 20 half credits)* +$46,305.00 ($3,087.00/half credit - 15 half credits) +$35,735.00 ($3,573.50/half credit - 10 half credits) *+N/A
2021$65,100.00 ($3,255.00/half credit - 20 half credits)* +$44,100.00 ($2,940.00/half credit -15 half credits) +$34,034.00 ($3,403.40/half credit - 10 half credits) *+$31,337.00 ($3,133.70/half credit - 10 half credits) +
2020$62,000.00 ($3,100.00/half credit - 20 half credits)* +$42,000.00 ($2,800.00/half credit -15 half credits) +$32,414.00 ($3,241.40/half credit - 10 half credits) *+$29,845.00 ($2,984.50/half credit - 10 half credits) +
*CPA accredited accounting specialization required to take and additional 4 half credits*MRP Option required to take an additional 2 half credits.
ALL+ Ancillary Fees and Province of Ontario Int’l Recovery Fee $750.00+ Ancillary Fees and Province of Ontario Int’l Recovery Fee $750.00+ Ancillary Fees and Province of Ontario Int’l Recovery Fee $750.00+ Ancillary Fees and Province of Ontario Int’l Recovery Fee $750.00
BN/MN Domestic (BN component)BN/MN VISA (BN component)UG Per Credit Ancillary Fees
$1,436.00 per credit$6,830.41 per credit + $750 Int’l Recovery Fee$124.77 *Subject to change
BN/MN Domestic (MN component)BN/MN VISA (MN component)Graduate Ancillary Fees
$1,436.00 per credit$3,475.92 per credit +$750 Int’l Recovery FeeAs outlined below

Ancillary fees (subject to change) 2023-2024.   Ancillary fee updates are published as they become available.

Sessional ancillary fees are assessed based on full-time or part-time status in a session or term. Most ancillary fees are mandatory and governed by an Ancillary Fee Protocol established between Brock University and the Graduate Students’ Association.  Please open the sections for amount breakdowns and other details.

Covers the operating costs of Student Health Services on campus. Non-refundable.

TermAmount
Domestic full-time$32.77 F/W - $7.40 SP and SU
Domestic part-time$16.38 F/W
International students (full or part-time)$32.77 F/W - $7.40 SP and SU

Mandatory health insurance for international students only (those not covered under OHIP). Coverage is September 1 to August 31.

This fee is charged in both fall and winter sessions to provide supports for graduate students, these services are provided both in-person and virtually.  These include, but are not limited to, psychological, clinical, out-patient and educational.

Full-time or part-time students  $23.63

Athletics fee
Charged per term except for Master of Education per course(#).

TermAmount
Full-time$17.80
Part-time$8.90
#MEd fee per half credit$11.04
TermAmount
Full-time$5.36
Part-time$2.68

Recreation facilities fee
Supplements department of recreation services to provide increased programming, recreational time, and employment for Brock students.

Zone fitness centre fee
Allows graduate students access to the Zone Fitness Centre.

Full Time/Part Time$17.00 All Terms

This fee is charged per term and provides assistance to the expansion project of the Zone Fitness Centre on campus, providing students with nearly triple the amount of gym space on campus.  This contribution is a 5 year commitment and will commence once the project is substantially complete.

This fee is charged per term to FT and PT students and allows graduate students to access Ombuds services at the university.  Gives graduate students access to academic supports to assist them in their studies or research, ensuring necessary representation is always available.  (https://www.brockbusu.ca/services/ombudsperson/)

Charged to all students in all terms to support Aboriginal Student Services (ABSS).

The following sessional ancillary fees are administered by the Graduate Students’ Association.

Extended medical and dental coverage (September to August) charged to graduate students as described on the Graduate Students’ Association Health and Dental Plan website.  This is a combined fee.

Spring 2023 entry: $373.91 covers May 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2023

ALL STUDENTS (BEGINNING SEPT 2023 at first registration in either Fall or Winter term):

-FALL (1 year) $555.00

-WINTER (8 months) $555.00

 

Fee for the mandatory 8 month transit pass (September to April), valid with St. Catharines Transit, Welland Transit and Niagara Transit. Part-time students are not granted a transit pass. For further details, visit the Universal Bus Pass website. Charged in the fall or winter session at the point of first registration in either term.

This fee is charged per term to support the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) activities, workshops, administration and advocacy.  The GSA represents the interests of all graduate students at Brock University, and is administered by an executive team elected each March for the coming year.  At registration, all graduate students become members of the GSA by virtue of this association fee.   (https://brocku.ca/graduate-students-association/ )

Per termAmount
Full-time/Part-time$39.70 per term

This fee is for membership in the Canadian Federation of Students. Formed in 1981, the federation allows a large number of student unions to pool resources and garner political clout to work on behalf of post-secondary education students in Canada, ensuring student rights and concerns are fully represented.

Per termAmount
Full-time$9.70
Part-time$4.85

This fee is charged per term, and supports the GSA in addressing ongoing expense of repair and maintenance costs, associated with all assets and spaces owned or managed by the organization.

This fee is charged per term to provide direct graduate student emergency support services such as food bank/vouchers.

A fund to support Graduate student events and programming. Charged to all students in all terms.