Your first year at UFV will cost about CAD $30,000. The actual amount may be different for you and depends on your program. You may have to pay more for lab fees, course materials, field trips, and other extras.
Costs are listed in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice.
You must pay your tuition and fees by the deadlines for international students.
*Tuition
International students are expected to take courses full-time during the fall and winter semesters. Full-time attendance is based on a minimum of 12 credits. Most courses are worth three credits, so 12 credits usually equals four courses. Please note that any student who takes less than 12 credits in the Fall and Winter semester will still be charged for 12 credits. Please note tuition does not include costs for materials, field trips, etc.
If you are taking courses in the summer, there is no course load requirement. You can study part-time and your tuition is calculated per credit.
- Undergraduate Fall or Winter semester tuition: $8,592 (up to a max. 12 credits) plus $716 for every additional credit
- Undergraduate Summer tuition: $716 per credit
For Post-Baccalaureate/Graduate program tuition rates please click here.
Adding and dropping courses
As an international student attending full-time, you will be enrolled in at least 12 credits worth of courses. If you add a course, you will pay $716 for every credit over 12.
For example, if you are enrolled in four courses, each worth three credits, and you pick up an additional three-credit course, you pay an additional $2,148.
If you drop or withdraw from courses, you should know the withdrawal dates because you may be subject to academic and financial penalties.
See the course withdrawal dates
You may be eligible for a refund if you withdraw from a course. The amount depends on the program and the circumstances, and is based on the total tuition fees for each course.
Learn more about refunds
Other fees and expenses
International administration fee: $1,450 one time
This fee only applies to new international students who enter UFV for the first time.
It covers the costs of things like:
- Pre-application and pre-arrival support
- New student advising including registration, orientation, and settlement support
- Agent fees
Student fees: $465 per semester
Every student contributes to the student union and student societies. These fees also include a public transit pass for unlimited access to nearly all local transit.
**Medical and dental insurance: $1000 per year (estimate)
You must have medical insurance while you are in Canada, which is approximately CAD $500 per semester.
Learn more about coverage
Books and supplies: $1,280 per year (estimate)
Housing in residence: Up to $3,890 per semester
Lá:lem te Baker is the on-campus residence. There are also off-campus housing options.
Learn more about housing
Living expenses: approximately $4,000 per year (varies from student to student)
Co-op placement: $1,200 per semester (if only taking co-op)
This fee is charged for each semester that you get paid work experience through our co-op program. Includes tuition, student/ancillary fees.
Learn more about co-op at UFV
Transfer credit evaluation fee: $250
This fee applies only if you transfer credits from another post-secondary school.