Tuition + Finance
Students are assessed both instructional and non-instructional fees each term. Instructional fees (tuition) are course-based while non-instructional fees are term-based.
The instructional fee rate will depend on whether a student is in the online or on-campus MLIS, and if they are a domestic or international student.
Non-Instructional fees (e.g. administrative, recreation facilities, insurance or Graduate Students' Association fees) are assessed based on full-time or part-time and on-campus or off-campus registration status.
MLIS Tuition + Fees
For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the 2024-2025 instructional fee for online MLIS courses is $1,347.22 per three-credit (★3) course.
The 2024-2025 Non-instructional fees for part-time off-campus students are $265.54 per Fall/Winter term.
Non-instructional fee amounts are different for Spring/Summer registration. Part-time graduate students, including Online MLIS students, are not enrolled in the GSA Health and Dental Plan.
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
For international students admitted in Fall 2024, the instructional fee for online MLIS courses is $2,146.44 per three-credit (★3) course.
The 2024-2025 Non-instructional fees for part-time off-campus students are $265.54 per Fall/Winter term.
Non-instructional fee amounts are different for Spring/Summer registration. Part-time graduate students, including Online MLIS students, are not enrolled in the GSA Health and Dental Plan. International student tuition rates are calculated using a program-based model.
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the 2024-2025 instructional fee for on-campus MLIS courses is $822.48 per three-credit (★3) course.
The 2024-2025 Non-instructional fees for full-time on-campus students are $1,428.67 for the Fall term, and $733.85–$1,195.42 for the Winter term.
Non-instructional fee amounts are different for Spring/Summer registration and part-time registration.
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
For international students admitted in Fall 2024, the instructional fee for on-campus MLIS courses is $2,146.44 per three-credit (★3) course.
The 2024-2025 Non-instructional fees for full-time on-campus students are $1,428.67 for the Fall term, and $733.85–$1,195.42 for the Winter term.
Non-instructional fee amounts are different for Spring/Summer registration and part-time registration. International student tuition rates are calculated using a program-based model.
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Amounts listed are for reference only. Official fee assessments will be available in Bear Tracks, the U of A's online student service portal.
Full-time students will typically take three courses in each Fall and Winter term. Part-time students, including all online students, take one to two courses in each Fall and Winter term.
International Student Tuition Framework
International students admitted to a graduate program at the University of Alberta have their tuition calculated using a program-based model. This means international students will receive a tuition guarantee in their formal letter of admission.
Combined + Thesis-Based Degrees
Thesis-based Graduate students should be aware that program fees will be assessed in both Fall/Winter and in Spring/Summer terms.
Students in the MA/MLIS and MBA/MLIS combined degree programs will be assessed at the applicable rates for both the MLIS and the other degree program.
Funding + Financial Supports
There are various financial supports and resources available to students at the University of Alberta including government student loans, scholarships, awards, bursaries, and emergency funding. Please see the Financial Support Timeline Guide from the Office of the Registrar for more information.
Scholarships, Awards, + Bursaries
There are numerous scholarships, awards, and bursaries available to our students. This includes awards specific to SLIS students, as well as those available to the wider U of A student body.