Tuition & fees

The minimum regular program fee for a PhD degree is 7.5 tuition installments. For example, in the case of a full time student, the minimum regular program fee is assessed in seven regular full tuition installments followed by one regular half tuition installment. One (1) additional regular full tuition installment will be assessed if a student remains registered for one additional term after 7.5 regular full tuition installments have been paid. One additional regular half (.5) tuition installment will be assessed if a student remains registered for an additional term beyond 8.5 regular tuition installments have been paid (for a total of 9.0 installments).

For current and up-to-date fee information please refer to the accounting website.

Students who have not paid the minimum number of tuition installments for their degree by the final term before graduation must pay the outstanding installments before they can graduate. Students expecting to complete their academic requirements are strongly advised to contact the Graduate Admissions and Records Office to confirm their tuition installment status.

International students (those not holding Canadian citizenship or permanent residency at the beginning of the term) are required to pay international tuition for graduate programs and courses. Tuition will be adjusted to regular rates for students who show a permanent residency card before the last day of the term.

The minimum regular program fee for a master’s degree is 5.0 tuition installments. One (1) additional regular tuition installment will be assessed if a student remains registered after having paid 5.0 regular full tuition installments (for a total regular tuition of 6.0).

For current and up-to-date fee information please refer to the accounting website.

Students who have not paid the minimum number of tuition installments for their degree by the final term before graduation must pay the outstanding installments before they can graduate. Students expecting to complete their academic requirements are strongly advised to contact the Graduate Admissions and Records Office to confirm their tuition installment status.

International students (those not holding Canadian citizenship or permanent residency at the beginning of the term) are required to pay international tuition for graduate programs and courses. Tuition will be adjusted to regular rates for students who show a permanent residency card before the last day of the term.

The GSS provides a mandatory extended health plan and dental insurance plan for full-time graduate students. To opt out of the extended health or dental plans, proof of equivalent coverage must be provided to the GSS by September 30 (January 31 for students starting in January). For more information, contact the GSS.

The University of Victoria provides students’ personal information to the University of Victoria Graduate Students’ Society and its health insurance provider. The information is used solely for adjudicating claims and is not used for any other purpose. Personal information is stored securely and used in accordance with regulations contained in the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Students from Quebec can opt out of their insurance plan and apply to BC MSP, or, they can pay for services up-front and seek reimbursement from their Quebec Plan.

Complete information about the costs and coverage provided by the plans is available.

The UVSS provides a mandatory bus pass plan for all graduate students. U-Pass was approved by student referendum in 1999. The U-Pass fee is $81.00 per term. U-Pass gives students unlimited access to all Greater Victoria BC Transit buses and HandyDart services at all times and on all days.

Only the following students are exempt from the U-Pass plan:

• Students who are registered solely in distance education programs
• Students with a BC Bus Pass
• Students with mobility disabilities that prevent them from using BC Transit or HandyDart services
• Students taking both Camosun College and UVic courses

More information about the U-Pass is available on the UVSS website.

Any additional fees owing as a result of changes in a student’s registration are due by the end of the month in which the changes are made.

The Accounting Services office must receive payments by 4:00 pm on the due date (or on the preceding work day if the due date falls on a holiday or weekend). Students should note that web banking payments will be accepted until midnight on due dates.

Students are responsible for making their payment by the due date whether or not they received a statement of account.

Students who have not paid their full fees by October 31 in the fall term and February 28 in the spring term may have their course registrations cancelled and be denied other services.

The Tuition Office is located on the 1^st floor of the University Centre Building, room UVC A115

• Online banking (bill payment)
• Cheque, money order, bank draft, cash, or debit card
• Interac Online
• Wire transfer (for international students only)
• Western Union GlobalPay for Students (for international students only)

Please note: UVic does not accept payment by credit card for tuition fees.  

Further details are found at  http://www.uvic.ca/vpfo/accounting/services/tuition/index.php.

A service charge of 1.5%, annualized at 19.56%, is added at each month end to accounts not paid by their due date.

Students with overdue tuition or other accounts may be denied services, including: registration; the addition of courses through web registration; the use of libraries and athletic and recreation facilities; access to classes and examinations; and receipt of loans, awards, grades, transcripts, degrees and documents certifying enrolment or registered status.

Students who have their registration cancelled for failing to pay their fees by a due date, or who withdraw or otherwise leave the University, remain liable for unpaid accounts. The university may take legal action or use collection agencies to recover unpaid accounts. Legal and collection costs incurred by the university in this process are added to a student's account.

Please refer to the tuition and fees calendar listing for more specific and up to date information.