Mandatory Incidental Fees

Every student registered at Dalhousie University is a member of the Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) and required to pay a Student Union fee as part of the registration procedure. These fees have been approved by students in referenda and, along with other revenue of the Union, are allocated each year by the Student Council budget.

Full-time student fees per term	$80.70
Part-time student fees per term	$43.62

The U-Pass is a transit pass specifically for full-time Dalhousie students, valid for unlimited use, 7 days a week from September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025. U-Pass is accepted on all conventional Metro Transit buses and ferries. Additional fare may be required on premium routes, such as MetroLink and Community Transit buses.

• The current cost is $172.73 and is charged in the fall term. For students beginning in January, a prorated fee is charged.
• Full time Spring/Summer students will be charged $85.11 (May-Aug).

You may be eligible to waive the UPass.  Visit the U-Pass site for more information.

This fee provides membership in student societies and is charged per term.

Additionally, all International students pay $5.00 per term for membership in the Dalhousie International Student Association Society.

This fee is assessed to all students to assist with deferred building maintenance.

Full-time student fees per term	$105.70
Part-time student fees per term	$35.00

$90 per term for all full time students to a max of $180 per academic year.

Only full time students that start in September are automatically enrolled on the plan. If you are on a co-op work term, exchange, are a distance student, or are starting in January you must OPT IN to the plan. The DSU Health Plan provides benefits at a lower cost compared to traditional group plans.

The cost of the DSU Health and Dental Plan can be confirmed by contacting the office directly. Students with equivalent insurance may apply to Opt Out through Dal Online no later than September 30, 2024 at 11.59pm AST. For more information please visit the DSU Health Plan website.

For information regarding enrolment eligibility please contact the DSU Health Plan Administrator at dsuhealth@dal.ca.

The Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team is a student-run volunteer organization that focuses on providing first aid to the university community. 

Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team

 

Full-time students (per term)	$2.50
Part-time students (per term)	$2.50

All international, visiting and exchange students coming to Dalhousie University are required to have a comprehensive health insurance plan. All students are automatically enrolled in the mandatory Dalhousie International Student Health Plan. In addition, all full-time students are also enrolled in the Dalhousie Student Union Health Plan. These fees will be applied directly to your student account. View fees and information on opting out for international, visiting and exchange students.

Full or part/time students (pro-rated if starting in a subsequent term)

$740.74

SEXTON
FALL TERM 2024-25		FULL TIME		PART TIME
Dal Student Union		$ 80.70		$ 43.62
Student Services		$ 181.10		$ 50.24
Facilities Renewal		$ 105.70		$ 35.00
Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team		$ 2.50		$ 2.50
Facilities Renewal - Recreation(1)		$ 90.00		$ -
Facilities Renewal - Sexton (2)		$ 100.00		$ -
University Bus Pass		$ 172.73		$ -
Health Plan		$ 485.86		$ -
TERM TOTAL		$ 1,218.59		$ 131.36
WINTER TERM 2024-25
Dal Student Union		$ 80.70		$ 43.62
Student Services		$ 181.10		$ 50.24
Facilities Renewal		$ 105.70		$ 35.00
Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team		$ 2.50		$ 2.50
Facilities Renewal - Recreation(1)		$ 90.00		$ -
Facilities Renewal - Sexton (2)		$ 100.00		$ -
University Bus Pass		$ -		$ -
Health Plan		$ -		$ -
TERM TOTAL		$ 560		$ 131.36
SUMMER TERM 2023-24
Dal Student Union		$ 83.20		$ 43.62
Student Services		$ 119.86		$ 50.24
Facilities Renewal		$ 105.70		$ 35.00
Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team		$ 2.50		$ 2.50
Facilities Renewal - Recreation(1)		$ 90.00		$ -
Facilities Renewal - Sexton		$ 100.00		$ -
University Bus Pass (May-August)		$ 85.11		$ 131.36
TERM TOTAL		$ 586.37
(1)  Facilities Renewal -Recreation supports athletic facilities and is assessed per term, to a maximum of $180 per academic year.
(2) Facilities Renewal -Sexton supports the IDEA building. Fee applies to students in the Faculties of Engineeing, Architecture and Planning.

2023-2024 Schedule of Fees

2024/25 tuition & fees are due and payable as of September 17, 2024 for the Fall semester and January 20, 2025 for the Winter semester.

Click here to see typical student cost scenarios.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees
(Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents)
The University reserves the right to make changes without notice in its published scale of charges for tuition, accommodations and meals, and other fees.
The rates shown below are the rates for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Program

Price per Course

Degree level

$957*

Technical level

$257*†

Preparatory Courses (e.g. MTHA0050)	$325.93
WorkPlace Readiness Courses (non-credit)	$144.90

* Note: Full-time Nova Scotia degree/technology program students may be eligible for a Nova Scotia Bursary of $1,283 based on a full course load (e.g. 10 courses per year for a degree student).  

† Note: Veterinary Technology Specific Courses are charged at $648.40 per course.

Note: An additional Distance Education Course Fee of $53.55 is charged for all distance education course sections (all 'W' sections).

Undergraduate Tuition Fees
(Non-Canadian Citizens)

Admits Fall 2019+

Program

Price per Course

Degree level

$2243.70

Technical level	$1513.40†
Preparatory Courses (e.g. MTHA0050)	$1506.00

WorkPlace Readiness Courses (non-credit)

$137.92

Returning 2018-19

Program

Price per Course

Degree level

$1644.00

Technical level	$964.40†
Preparatory Courses (e.g. MTHA0050)	$903.60

WorkPlace Readiness Courses (non-credit)

$137.92

† Veterinary Technology Specific Courses are charged at $1621.00 per course.

Note: An additional Distance Education Course Fee of $53.55 is charged for all distance education course sections.

Books

Full-time students (approx./year)

$1,200.00

Student Fees

Incidental fees are paid by all students at Dalhousie University. These are mandatory, non-academic fees, in addition to your tuition, that helps to fund various student programs. Incidental fees are outlined below.

Summer-Full-time Student Fee                   $275.38 per term

Summer-Part-time Student Fee                  $100.95 per term

Fall-Full-time Student Fee                           $813.82 per term

Fall-Part-time Student Fee                           $100.95 per term

Winter-Full-time Student Fee                      $333.87 per term

Winter-Part-time Student Fee                     $100.95 per term

Health and Dental Insurance

DSU International Health Plan

All full time international students at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus are automatically billed and enrolled for the DSU International Students Health Plan. The cost of the plan for the full year is $740.74. If you are on a co-op in the fall term you will not be billed or enrolled automatically. Please contact the health plan office for coverage at dsuhealth@dal.ca. If you have comparable coverage you may be eligible to opt out, please contact the office before the deadline of September 30, 2024.You may also visit the website for more information at www.internationalhealth.ca/dsu.

DSU Health and Dental Plan

All full time students at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus that begin in September are automatically billed and enrolled for the DSU Health and Dental Plan. The cost of the plan is $485.86. If you are on a co-op, are part time, distance, or an exchange student, you are not billed or enrolled but may be eligible to opt in. Please contact the health plan office for coverage at dsuhealth@dal.ca.  If you have comparable coverage you may be eligible to opt out, please contact the office before the deadline of September 30, 2024. The premium for each plan is an annual one; therefore the process for opting out must be done prior to the September 16, 2022 deadline. More information can be found at www.studentvip.ca/dsu or by visiting your on-site Student Health Plan Office (Main Floor, Dairy Building).    

Other Program-related Fees

Full-time students in the Veterinary Technology program are charged an additional Materials and Service Fee. Currently this fee is $127.84 per term and is payable at time of registration. For a complete list of supplies and services that are provided to Animal Health Technology students in return for this fee, contact the Department of Animal Science of Aquaculture.

Students in the Diploma in Business Management program are required to pay an additional $108.10 per semester for workplace readiness training such as First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety.

Residence and Meal Plan Fees
When you stay in residence your fees are all-inclusive and you can even add a meal plan for further convenience. Learn more about the costs & fees for residence on the Agricultural Campus.

 

Important information needed for new Federal Government requirements

Effective the 2019 tax year, all designated educational institutions are now required to provide Canada Revenue Agency with students' Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) on Form T2202 (Education and Textbook Amounts Certificate).   

As a result of this new requirement, Dalhousie must collect SINs for all students. In order to facilitate the collection of this information and to ensure the privacy of this personal identification information students are requested to enter their SIN through Dalonline (https://dalonline.dal.ca/).  Dalhousie University is collecting the SIN of its students for government reporting purposes only and we will protect the privacy of information provided.

Please visit Dalonline (https://dalonline.dal.ca/) and add your SIN via your “Personal Information” tab by selecting the “View/Update Biographical Information” option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.            What is a SIN?

A.             The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that is needed to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits. You also need a SIN to file Canadian taxes.

Q.            Why should I provide my SIN number to Dalhousie University?

A.             Dalhousie University is required to provide the Canada Revenue Agency with students' Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) on Form T2202 (Education and Textbook Amounts Certificate).   A T2202 is an official income tax receipt issued to all students who paid tuition and fees for qualifying courses that are eligible for claim on the income tax return.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you qualify to claim the tuition tax credit.  Further information on the eligibility of education and textbook amounts can be found on the Canada Revenue Agency’s website.

Q.            How can I provide this information?

A.             Students can visit DalOnline (https://dalonline.dal.ca/) and find the Social Insurance Number page under your “Personal Information” tab by selecting the “View/Update Biographical Information” option.

Q.            Can I send my SIN via email?

A.             No, E-mail communications are not secure so please do not send your SIN via email.

Q.            What if I have already provided my SIN?

A.             If you provided your SIN as a student and the number is considered valid, a message of “Valid Social Insurance Number on file.” will appear in the SIN entry field.  If the value previously collected by Dalhousie University is not a valid code, you will be able to update the data to your correct SIN.

Q.            What happens if I refuse to submit my SIN?

A.             Your SIN is confidential. You should provide your SIN only when it is legally required. Dalhousie University is now legally required to request the Social Insurance Numbers of students for Canada Revenue Agency purposes in response to a change introduced in 2018 for all designated educational institutions in Canada. 

Q.            Where can I obtain more information on this proposed change?

A.             CRA provides the latest information on the proposed changes on Canada.ca.  Taxpayers should check online regularly for updated forms, policies, guidelines, questions and answers and guidance.  For quick reference, the government has summarized important changes related to the new T2202 information return requirements that resulted from the 2018 Federal Budget which can be found here.

Q.            How will Dalhousie University ensure the security of personal information?

A.             Dalhousie University restricts access to the SIN stored in our ERP system to only those who require access to perform their job duties.  The collection, use and disclosure of student information is protected under university policies and government legislation.  Our privacy policy arises from the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, legislation, and fair information practices (https://oipc.novascotia.ca/). 

More information about authorized federal uses of the SIN can be found here.