Institution
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Alberta · Canada · Public institution
Post-secondary institution designated by the Government of Canada.
Official websiteInternational student tuition
Published fees for international students living outside Canada, per three-credit course: Humanities/Social Sciences and Science/Technology tuition CAD 621, total CAD 1,674.50 including listed fees; Business and Health Disciplines tuition CAD 669, total CAD 1,737.50. Course-material exceptions may apply.
Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026
How to apply
Start the online application. Undergraduate degree, certificate and diploma applications are accepted at any time.
Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: minimum overall 6.0. For TOEFL iBT tests from January 21, 2026: minimum 4 overall, with Reading, Listening and Writing at least 3.5, and Speaking at least 4.0.
Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026
Undergraduate programs
The official undergraduate catalogue includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in English
Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026
Provincial average tuition
Alberta · 2026/2027 · CAD
- Canadian graduate
- $6,962.00
- Canadian undergraduate
- $8,260.00
- International graduate
- $18,302.00
- International undergraduate
- $36,369.00
Annual provincial averages, not this institution’s tuition.
Statistics Canada · 37-10-0045-01 · Checked Oct 15, 2026
Campuses and programs
- Province
- Alberta
- City
- Athabasca
- Campus
- Athabasca
- Type
- Public institution
- Graduate programs
- Yes
- PGWP
- Yes
- Province
- Alberta
- City
- Edmonton
- Campus
- Athabasca University – Edmonton
- Type
- Public institution
- Graduate programs
- Yes
- PGWP
- Yes
Not all programs offered by a DLI are eligible for a PGWP. Make sure to check the details for a list of eligible programs offered by the DLI.
Sources and dates
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