The following course fees are accurate as of September 2024 and are subject to change.
For information on international tuition fees from the previous academic year, see the PDF document.
- Students must familiarize themselves with the current withdrawal and refund policies and procedures.
- Camosun College reserves the right to change or cancel any provision or requirement at any time. The college does not accept responsibility for the cancellation or discontinuation of any program, course or class of instruction that may be necessary as a result of an act of God, fire, labour problems, lack of funds or other similar causes.
Student fees 2024/25
Effective September 2024
| Application fee
Mandatory. Non-refundable. | $100 |
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| Open program tuition and fee deposit
Applied to tuition fees. Refund policy. | $9,500 |
| Seated program tuition and fee deposit
Applied to tuition fees. Refund policy. | $17,100 |
| Registration Deposit for continuing students
Applied to tuition fees. Non-refundable. | $175 |
Student Society fees and levies Mandatory | $67.15 per month |
myvirtualdoctor Fee Opt-out available | $36 per year |
Opt-out available with existing health and dental coverage | $306 per year |
Mandatory | $12.38 per month |
Tuition fees
14-week Full-Time Course Tuition Most Arts & Science, Business, Sport & Exercise and University Transfer programs | $5,868 (3 courses) $7,042 (4 courses) $8,216 (5 courses) $9,390 (6 courses) |
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If adding a course in the same term/semester increases your tuition, you will only be charged the difference between the tuition amount for the applicable number of courses, and not the full amount for the new course as a standalone. For example, moving from 3 to 4 courses will only incur an additional cost of $1,174 ($7,042 - $5,868), not $1,760.50 or the full single-course fee of $2,347. If you are in a cohort-based program with a fixed number of full-time courses (for example, Early Learning & Care or Community, Family & Child Studies, etc.), reducing your course load in a given term may not result in a tuition credit or tuition fee reduction. Please connect with your academic advisor before changing your schedule to understand any possible changes to your tuition and fees. | |
14-week Part-Time* Course Tuition Most Arts & Science, Business, Sport & Exercise and University Transfer programs | $2,347 (1 course) $4,694 (2 courses) |
*Part-time course load is for eligible students only, e.g. final academic semester. International students must have a full-time course load in order to meet off-campus work and post-graduation work eligibility requirements. | |
CDEV-WPS Course (if applicable) | $587** |
**Effective Fall 2024 term, the CDEV-WPS Course fee will be applicable for all international students, both full-time and part-time. | |
Co-op/Internship tuition (if applicable) | $1,691 (work term) |
Other academic programs not listed above | Refer to your specific program page for details or contact us. |
| Course Audit - General Interest Admission | Course Audit - General Interest registration is available to domestic students only. |
| Course Audit - Current Students (Switch to Audit) | International students currently enrolled in credit courses and wishing to switch to an audit status must do so by January 12, 2025. Starting January 13, 2025, international students will no longer be permitted to audit courses. If an international student wishes to participate in a course, they will need to enrol on a regular, for-credit basis. |
| English Language Development (ELD) fees vary by from level to level***. Please contact us for details. | |
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| ELD 092, ELD 094 | $1,468 each course/section |
| ELD 010, ELD 020 | $5,872 each course/section |
| all other ELD 0XX courses (not mentioned above) | $2,936 each course/section |
| ELD 105 | $1,174 each course/section |
| ENGL 092, 094 (including ELD 103, ELD 104) | $2,347 each course/section |
ELD 0XX full-time cap: When a student is approved to take two or more ELD 0XX courses in a given term, the maximum ELD tuition fee is $5,872 per term. This applies even if the combined tuition of all approved ELD 0XX courses, including ELD 0XX electives, is higher than $5,872 per term. This cap does not apply when a student takes any ELD 1xx level or higher, any academic courses in the same term, or changes to part-time studies.
ELD co-registration: Students in ELD courses who also register in any academic courses (including upgrading courses) will be required to pay additional tuition and fees per course. Students must meet course-specific prerequisites.
Continuing students are expected to contact Camosun International Student Experience Advisors to find out exact fees and confirm whether they meet course prerequisites.
All fees are in Canadian dollars.
Not all program fees are listed here. Refer to your specific program page for details.
Estimated costs per semester
- Most Arts & Science, Business, Sport & Exercise and University Transfer programs
- Certain ELD/ESL levels
Estimated living expenses per month
Activity fees: Sport management, exercise and wellness, and kinesiology courses
Some courses have additional fees outside of the tuition amount. These fees are associated with additional costs for activities or expert instructors and certifications for the courses. The courses listed below are examples of courses that have additional fees outside of tuition costs. The amount listed beside the course reflects the 2024/2025 fee assessment. These fees will be subject to the tuition increase each year.
| Course | Activity fee (CDN $) |
|---|---|
| EXW 120 | $377.48 |
| EXW 121 | $480.47 |
| KIN 220 | $171.61 |
| KIN 415 | $74.01 |
| KIN 435 | $289.36 |
| SPMA 300 | $73.98 |
Fee deadlines
Fees are due according to published deadlines in the Important Dates calendar, and/or in correspondence from the Camosun International office.
Late payment fee
It is a student's responsibility to pay fees by the fee deadline. Failure to pay fees by the deadline will result in a late payment fee being assessed according to the amount of fees owing. Learn more about Fees and Financial Policies and Procedures.
Program change
If you decide to change your program after being admitted to Camosun, you may incur a financial penalty for program changes. Please review the International Student Program Change Procedure before making any changes to your program or dropping classes.
Status change
Students changing their status from international to domestic must ensure proof of status change is received prior to the start of the semester to be eligible for domestic tuition. Please refer to Admissions Policies and Procedures page for more details.
International students wanting to change their status in a seated program will continue to pay the international seat fee unless a domestic seat becomes available.
Payment Information
As an international student, you have several options for paying your tuition and fees at Camosun College. Visit our Payment Methods for International Students page to learn about all your payment options.
Refund policy
The Camosun International application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition and fee deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Some exceptions may apply. Please consult the following document for additional information about refunds: First Semester International Student Refund/Deferral Procedure (page 2).
In cases where a refund is approved, an administration fee (of minimum $300) will be deducted from the refund amount.