A semester at Ottawa University in Canada costs between $13,000 and $13,500 for full-time international students. The exact cost depends on the number of units you take. Here is a breakdown of the tuition fees for full-time international students in this academic year:
If you have any questions about paying for your tuition, or would like help accessing financial aid programs, contact the Ottawa University Family Financial Planner at 785-248-2376. You may be eligible for more money than you think.
| Tuition and Fees | 2023-2025 | |
| Semester | Year | |
| Full Time Tuition (12-18 hours) | $15,950 | $31,900 |
| Part Time Tuition (per hour up to 11 hours) | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Overload Tuition (per hour over 18) | $900 | $900 |
| Occasional Tuition (one course per semester) | $595 | $595 |
| Summer School (per hour up to 6 hours) | $595 | $595 |
| Summer School (per hour over 6 hours) | $530 | $530 |
| Teacher Certification Students | $475 | $475 |
| Master of Business Administration Program (per hour) | $649 | $649 |
| Master of Arts in Education (per hour) | $475 | $475 |
| Undergraduate Course Audit (per credit hour) | $50 | $50 |
| Master’s Course Audit (per credit hour) | $75 | $75 |
| Prices are subject to change. | ||
| Residence Hall Charges | 2023-2025 | |
| Semester | Year | |
| Martin Hall | ||
| Triple Occupancy | $2,525 | $5,050 |
| Double Occupancy | $2,680 | $5,360 |
| Small Double | $2,525 | $5,050 |
| Single Occupancy (if available) | $4,225 | $8,450 |
| Apartment (douple occupancy) | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| Single Apartment (if available) | $4,530 | $9,060 |
| Bennett Hall | ||
| Double/Triple Occupancy | $2,680 | $5,360 |
| Single Occupancy (if available) | $4,020 | $8,040 |
| Apartment (double occupancy) | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| Single Apartment (if available) | $4,530 | $9,060 |
| Brown Hall | ||
| Triple/Quad Occupancy | $2,010 | $4,020 |
| Double Occupancy | $2,165 | $4,330 |
| Small Double | $2,010 | $4,020 |
| Single Occupancy (if available) | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| Off-Campus Housing | ||
| Blue Mountain Apartments (double occupancy) | $3,710 | $7,420 |
| Blue Mountain Apartments (triple occupancy) | $3,330 | $6,660 |
| Gillette House (double occupancy) | $3,710 | $7,420 |
| University Apartments (single occupancy) | $4,325 | $8,650 |
| Suites at Rock Creek | $3,350 | $6,700 |
| The OU Lofts on Main Street | $4,300 | $8,600 |
| Prices are subject to change. | ||
| Dining Club Membership Charges | 2023-2025 | |
| Semester | Year | |
| All Access ($100 Dining Dollars per Semester) | $3,400 | $6,800 |
| 225-Block ($75 Dining Dollars per Semester) | $3,075 | $6,150 |
| 100-Block ($75 Dining Dollars per Semester) | $1,320 | $2,640 |
| Fall Preseason Meal Plan | $315 | |
| Prices are subject to change. The 100-block membership is only available to students who reside in a University apartment (on campus, as well as in Gillette House, University Apartments and Blue Mountain Apartments), lives off-campus, or in other qualifying University-sponsored housing. | ||
| Other Charges | 2023-2025 | |
| Semester | Year | |
| Student Fees | ||
| General Fee – Full Time (more than 6 hours) | $1,700 | $3,400 |
| General Fee – Part Time (1-5 hours) | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Other Charges | ||
| Application Fee | – | $25 |
| Enrollment Deposit (credit to student account) | – | $100 |
| Housing Reservation Deposit (credit to student account) | – | $50 |
| Red Cross First Aid Fee | – | $225 |
| Student Teaching Fee | – | $430 |
| Prices are subject to change | ||
In addition to tuition, you will also be responsible for paying ancillary fees, such as the U-Pass (for public transportation), health services, and sports. The total cost of ancillary fees is approximately $450 per semester.
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you will pay lower tuition fees. The exact cost of tuition will depend on whether you reside in Ontario or outside of Ontario.