Average fees & costs
Below is some basic information on the average cost of studying at Douglas College. For specific information on tuition fees see:
The basics
Here are the average costs for a Canadian student for one semester at Douglas, based on a full-time course-load (15 credits). This does not include the cost of transportation, housing, food or other general living expenses.
| Tuition fees | $1356.00 |
| Textbooks | $625.00 |
| Computer Related Expenses | $100.00 |
| Expendable Supplies | $80.00 |
| Health and Dental Plan | $260.00* |
| U-Pass | $120.00** |
| Student fees | $99.85 |
| Registration fee | $31.00 |
| Total | $2,671.85 |
*The DSU Health and Dental Plan is automatically charged to students in the Fall semester only. You may opt out of the DSU Health and Dental Plan if you have other extended medical and dental coverage.
These fees do not apply to International Students. Please see the College Calendar for details on International Student tuition and fees.
**The U-Pass is only available to students who meet the eligibility requirements for this program.
More information
The Tuition fee schedule will give you a more accurate idea of how much your specific program will cost per semester. Students in some programs will have to pay more to cover the costs of extra supplies, uniforms, equipment etc.
The Tuition fee schedule also has a breakdown of how much you will pay per credit per year for tuition and student fees, plus instructions on when and where to pay your tuition.
The College Calendar has details on late payment fees and other fees that may arise before and during the semester.
Financial aid
The Financial Aid website is a great resource. Find information on awards, bursaries and student loans, make an appointment to see a Financial Aid Advisor, get advice on budgeting and more.