2026-2027 International PhD in Education (Educational Sustainability)
Tuition and Fees
International Applicants
Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer Session
| Year | Terms | Full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | (terms 1-3) | Tuition + Student Ancillary fees- see below* subject to change per year |
| Year 2 | (terms 4-6) | Tuition + Student Ancillary fees- see below* subject to change per year |
| Year 3 | (terms 7-9) | Tuition + Student Ancillary fees- see below* subject to change per year |
| Year 4 | (terms 10-12) | Tuition + Student Ancillary fees- see below* subject to change per year |
***Tuition, Ancillary, SIP and UHIP fee rates are set out one academic year at a time. The rates for the current 2026/2027 academic year are listed below. Nipissing University reserves the right to modify published fees and the regulations governing refunds without advance notice.
Full-time students enrolled in a PhD program at Nipissing University will be charged continuous tuition and fees for the Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms as follows:
PhD in Education Program: Students are charged full-time fees on a per term basis for twelve (12) consecutive terms (4 years); after twelve terms, students may apply for extensions (if needed) on a per-term basis through the School of Graduate Studies office. If approved, students will be billed at the extension fee rate.
| Tuition | Student Insurance Plan** | UHIP* | Ancillary Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,560.00 | $380.00 | $948.00 | $1,266.12 | $31,154.12 |
| Fall Term Due: September 21, 2026 | $11,270.04 | Tuition + Ancillaries + SIP** + UHIP* |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Term Due: January 22, 2027 | $9,942.04 | Tuition + Ancillaries |
| Spring/Summer Term Due: May 8, 2026 | $9,942.04 | Tuition + Ancillaries |
Fee Breakdown:
Tuition Fees per Term = $9,520.00 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Student Ancillary Fees per Term = $422.04 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year** SIP - Student Insurance Plan = $380.00 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Once per calendar year, normally in the Fall, depending on student intake
*UHIP - University Health Insurance Plan fees may vary based on the length of time a student is living in Canada. UHIP fees are **$948.00 for the 2026-2027 full year ($79.00 per month) and are subject to change each year. Paid with Fall term fees generally. Students with a January in-take will be billed in Winter term, for a 8 month UHIP fee of $632.00.
Extension Fees (Terms 13 - 18):
$1,500.00 per Term + $422.04 Ancillary fees + SIP + UHIP, as applicable.
Balance of Degree Fee:
Full-time students will be charged a minimum of twelve (12) terms regardless of the time it takes to complete the degree.
After Thesis Defense Completed:
$500.00 per term (flat rate, no ancillary fees)
Fee Credit/Refund Deadline date for a complete Program withdrawal are as follows:
Fall Term - 100% before September 21, 2026 - 0% credit thereafter.
Winter Term - 100% before January 22, 2027 - 0% credit thereafter.
Spring/Summer Term - 100% before May 8, 2026 - 0% credit thereafter.
Full time Masters students can opt-in using Self-Service and pay $248.50 to receive the student bus pass. Please note: This bus pass will cover the Fall and Winter terms only and must be paid at the time of opt-in. Bus passes for Spring/Summer are available to registered students, please contact Student Financial Services for details.
**Nipissing University reserves the right to modify published fees and the regulations governing refunds without advance notice.**
**An interest charge at the rate of 1.5% will be assessed monthly (19.56% effective annual rate) on all student accounts with balances outstanding after the relevant due date for fees incurred. Interest will not be waived for late payments.**
Non-payment of fees may render a student ineligible for registration in future sessions. In addition, students who are in financial arrears to the university may face deregistration from future courses and will not be issued their transcripts of record, statement of standing, degree or related evidence of their academic progress until such time as their account is cleared.