Tuition and costs
Tuition for international students can be found on each program page. For details on paying tuition, check out our how to pay your tuition page. We also encourage you to review our tuition deposit and refund policies.
For more information on tuition, including policies, visit our tuition and fees page.
Estimated tuition costs
The table below estimates your tuition costs based on the number of courses you are taking per term.
| Courses per term | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three courses (9 credits) | $4,605.48 |
| Four courses (12 credits) | $6,140.64 |
| Five courses (15 credits) | $7,675.80 |
Estimated annual program costs
The information below assumes a full course load of five academic courses per term (15 credits) for two terms (one full academic year).
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 |
| Mandatory fees | $1.575 |
| Textbooks | $2,000 |
| Total | $18,480 |
Estimated monthly living costs
The estimates below are for reference only and assume you will be renting a private room.* Your costs may vary according to your specific accommodation, lifestyle, transportation and dietary requirements.
All international students who are applying for a study permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are required to submit financial documentation to demonstrate you have access to adequate financial resources to support yourself in your first year of study.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent and utilities | $1,036 |
| Food | $332 |
| Miscellaneous | $407 |
| Local transportation (four-month bus pass) | $115 |
| Total | $1,890 |
*StudentAidBC Policy Manual 2024-2025
Other fees
International students must also maintain health coverage while they are studying at NIC. View our health insurance and care page to learn more about those costs and services.