Fees and Expenses
Costs for International Students
Paying your Fees
Withdrawals and Refunds
Awards and Bursaries for International Students
Costs for International Students
Algonquin College’s tuition fees are competitive with other large colleges in Canada and more affordable than universities. You’ll find that postsecondary education is far more affordable in Canada than in other English-speaking countries such as the US or UK. Costs will vary depending on your choice of program, where you choose to live, and your lifestyle. Tuition fees include full-coverage health insurance.
Estimated Budget for International students
For an estimated full-time tuition and compulsory ancillary fees by program, use our Tuition Fees Estimator tool here.
Tuition & Books (1 Year) | |
Includes Tuition, Health Insurance, Upass (bus pass), Access to Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) and Student Access Fees (8-Month Academic Year) | $16,200 – $22,000 |
Learning Resources and School Supplies | $200 – $1,000 |
Optional Items | |
Clothing | $800 |
Miscellaneous | $1,150 |
Total Optional Items | $1,950 |
Homestay (Fees are for 1 Month) | |
Application fee | $250 |
Accommodations & Meals (3 meals/day) | $970 |
Total Homestay | $1,220 |
Residence (8 Months) | |
Accommodations | $8,520 |
Meal Plan (Mandatory) | $3,736 |
Total Residence | $12,256 |
Off Campus Housing 1 Month | |
2 Bedroom Apartment (Average room rate in a shared house. Estimated cost only, prices will vary) | $1,200 – $1,500 |
Paying your Fees
Algonquin College has partnered with Flywire to offer an innovative and streamlined way to make a payment from your home country. Founded by a former international student, Flywire’s mission is to save money for international students and their families that would otherwise be lost on bank fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
How to Make a Payment From Outside Canada:
- Continue to AlgonquinCollege.Flywire.com
- Select your preferred payment method from the options provided. Options may include bank transfer, debit/credit card in your home currency, electronic payment, or other local options.
- Create your account or log into your existing Flywire account, then enter some basic information to initiate your payment booking.
- Follow the instructions provided to send funds to Flywire. For bank transfers, follow the instructions provided to send your funds. Depending on your bank, payment may be made online, in person, or over the phone. For debit/ credit card payments, enter your card details online to complete your payment in your home currency.
- Track your payment by logging into your Flywire account at any time. Receive text and email status updates each step of the way, including a confirmation when your payment has been delivered to your institution.
Supporting Documents for Flywire Payments
In some instances, banks in some countries are not familiar with Flywire and the formal payment arrangement that is established between Flywire and Algonquin College.
Below are some letters that our students can take to their bank, if the bank questions the Flywire payment requirement.
- Flywire General Authorization Letter: Provided by Flywire to confirm the payment arrangement with Algonquin College
- Flywire-Algonquin Authorization Letter: Provided by Algonquin College to confirm the payment arrangement with Flywire
- Flywire – Indian Payments: Provided by Flywire with specific payment information for Indian banks
- Flywire – Nigerian Payments: Provided by Flywire regarding acceptance of Nigerian Naira
Flywire Customer Support Information
Phone: (617) 207-7076
US Toll-Free: 1-800-346-9252
Email: support@Flywire.com
Web: https://www.Flywire.com/help
No matter your time zone, you will have a dedicated multilingual customer support team available to you via live chat, email and phone to answer any of your questions.
Withdrawals and Refunds
For the most complete and accurate information on Withdrawals and Refunds for International Students, please refer to the information on the Registrar’s Office website.
- Refund Policy for International Students
- Refund Policy for International Payments Made Using Flywire
- Refund Policy for International Students in EAP (English for Academic Purposes)
Awards and Bursaries for International Students
Celebrating Excellence!
The International student scholarships and leadership award will be issued at the end of each academic year. Six scholarships are given out in recognition of outstanding academic achievement (highest GPA per school) for students who are graduating and one award is issued for outstanding student leadership. Note that the scholarship winners for outstanding achievements need not apply as the winners with the highest overall GPA will be chosen automatically. Please keep us informed about your achievements both academic and personal throughout the upcoming semester. You can send an email to the International Education Centre with your personal and academic accomplishments at iecsupport@algonquincollege.com.
Other Bursaries
The following is a list of bursaries for which International students may be eligible. Please visit the Financial Aid Department‘s website for more information about the bursaries and how to apply.
- South Nepean Muslim Community Bursary
- Hair Donation Ottawa Bursary- (School of Hospitality and Tourism): Hair-styling
- Retired Teachers of Ontario Bursary- (School of Health and Community Studies):PSW, SSW, Recreation and Leisure
- Beverley Swords Bursary- (School of Health and Community Studies): PSW and Foreign Trained Nurse
- Yarrow Darby LeRoy-Blasdell Bursary- (PPSI): Veterinary Technician
- Harry Bloomfield Bursary (School of Media and Design): Music Industry Arts