Fees + Funding

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Tuition + Non-instructional Fees

The Cortona program fees cover course tuition, all field trip fees (including transportation and overnight accommodation, where applicable), some meals, Edmonton pre-departure sessions, and Cortona orientation sessions. They do not include travel costs between Edmonton and Cortona.

Tuition + Non-instructional Fees
Winter 2025 Spring 2025
*9 (3 courses) *12 (4 courses) *15 (5 courses) *3 (1 course) *6 (2 courses)
Tuition fees *** $4773.48 $6364.64 $7955.80 $1591.16 $3182.32
Student Academic Support $272.24 $272.24 $272.24 $136.12 $136.12
Student Health and Wellness $65.84 $65.84 $65.84 $32.92 $32.92
Students’ Union Dedicated Fees $80.83 $80.83 $80.83 $46.78 $46.78
Students’ Union Membership Fees $36.03 $36.03 $36.03 $36.03 $36.03
Students’ Union Health Plan** $182.97 $182.97 $182.97
Students’ Union Dental Plan** $178.43 $178.43 $178.43
Nomination Fee $250 $250 $250 $250 $250
TOTAL $5839.82 $7430.98 $9022.14 $2093.01 $3684.17

* Totals may vary depending on the student’s home Faculty, see Non-Instructional Fees for more information. These costs are based on 2024/25 tuition rates.

** Totals may vary as non-instructional fees will be prorated for the Spring term rather than Fall/Winter, and if you choose to opt out of the dental and health plan. Note that rates are subject to change. In the event of a discrepancy between the official rate and the rates published, the official rates shall prevail.

*** Tuition rates listed are for Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents. International student tuition will be calculated at a higher rate. Please consult current Undergraduate Tuition rates for further details.

Fee Guidance

International students who started their program in September 2020 or later should contact cortona@ualberta.ca for fee guidance.