Money matters

These tuition cost are effective for programs/courses within the 2023-24 academic year which concludes on August 31, 2024. For courses beginning in the upcoming Fall semester, please see the 2024-25 academic year tuition and fees.

Residents of Canada or Alaska

All fees are in Canadian dollars

Credit courses for certificate and diploma programs

• $140/credit
• $420/three-credit course

Credit courses for 3rd and 4th year courses in degree programs

• $145/credit
• $435/three-credit course

University Access Pathways courses

• $89/credit
• $267/three-credit course

Full-time vocational, Culinary Arts

• $1,933/term

Pre-Apprenticeship trades programs

• $3,022/program

Graduate level courses

• $500/credit

Mandatory fees (non-refundable)

Application fee

• $30

International student application fee

• $100

Student Union fee

• $55/term (full-time)
• $15/term (part-time)

Technology fee

• $105/term (full-time)
• $26/term (part-time)

Student activity fee

• $37/term (full-time)
• $20/term (part-time)

Ancillary fees

• Ancillary fees may be charged for some courses
• See 2023-24 ancillary fees chart for full details
• Please ask your Program Advisor or view the program page

Audit fees

• Students auditing courses pay regular course fees

Invigilation fee

• $75 for first three hours and $25 for each hour thereafter
• This service is provided for students taking correspondence courses through other educational institutions

Visit our Campus Housing page for current fees and other information about living in Campus Housing.

Textbooks are available from the Campus Store throughout the academic year. While most training tools are provided, students in some programs may be required to purchase special tools or clothing.

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• We encourage you to make payments through our online payment portal (TouchNet). Your username and password are the same as the online registration system and your YukonU email address.
• Fees for credit programs and credit courses must be paid by the tuition and fee deadline found in Important dates.
• Limited enrolment programs such as Health Care Assistant, Culinary and Trades have earlier payment deadlines. Please refer to your acceptance letter for your program's payment dates
• If you are funded, you must submit a completed Third party billing authorization to Accounts Receivable.
• International students pay International student fees
• Students who fail to pay by the payment deadline will be blocked from future registrations with the University and have restricted access to library loans and official documents such as transcripts and parchments

Learn more about payment options 

Students are at the heart of Yukon University and are an integral part of Yukon’s future. Our Student Financial Awards program can help you reach your educational goals. Yukon University and our generous donors understand the value of an education, so we supply a variety of awards to help you support your educational and living costs.

Find an award right for you

Financial assistance may be available to Yukon First Nation beneficiaries or citizens who are accepted into post-secondary programs.

For information on eligibility and procedures to apply for financial assistance, please contact your First Nation’s Education Office.

The Yukon Government has two types of funds available for post-secondary students, the Student Training Allowance and the Yukon Grant.

Find out more about these awards on the Yukon Government scholarship listings webpage.

Celebrating academic achievement in grades 10 – 12, the Yukon Excellence Awards can support you in your post-secondary pursuits.

Find out more about these awards on the Yukon Government Scholarship Listings webpage.

Organizations across the territory provide a variety of scholarships and awards for post-secondary students. You can find a list of these awards on the Yukon Government Scholarship Listings webpage.

Questions and applications should be directed to the organization administering the award.

If you’re a full- or part-time student you may be eligible for Canada Student Loans and Grants. You can learn more about eligibility and application processes on the Yukon Government website.

If you are on Employment Insurance (EI) or have been on EI recently, there are government programs that may help you. They provide financial assistance while you take skills training to re-enter the labour market. Find out more on the Yukon Government Training and Work webpage.

Students can receive funding for their research projects through the YukonU Research Services Office and other funding agencies and organizations. Explore how to make your research a reality!

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