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 provide an innovative payment solution that offers students a simplified payment experience, providing around-the-clock customer support, real-time tracking of payments and a reduction in additional costs such as bank fees.
- Flywire has been providing international students at Algonquin College an option for payment methods originating outside of Canada since 2017. Starting April 22, 2024, Flywire payment options are being expanded to include Canada-sourced payments. International students will now be able to use Flywire for payments originating in Canada, in addition to payments from their home country.
- International students will have access to multiple payment options through Flywire, including several no-fee choices.
- Credit card payments through ACSIS will no longer be an option after April 21, 2024. Students will remain able to pay with their credit card with Flywire or through online banking (inside Canada) by setting the College as a payee.
How to Make a Payment:
- Continue to flywire.com
- Select the country where the payment will be coming from and the payment amount
- Select your preferred payment method from the options provided. Options may include bank transfer, debit/credit card, 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.
- 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 the College.
Note: In the event that a refund is required, Flywire payments made outside of Canada will be returned to the person making the payment. As a result, it is advisable that learners do not make payments through external parties, such as financial agents.
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
Any questions regarding the Flywire payment process can be directed to Flywire’s customer support channels which are available at all hours and feature multilingual communication options:
Email: support@Flywire.com
Web: https://www.Flywire.com/help
Phone: (617) 207-7076, or U.S. toll-free: 1-800-346-9252
No matter your time zone, you will have a dedicated 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