2025-2026 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 2025/2026 academic year are listed below.
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** | University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)~ | Ancillary Fees* | TOTAL FEES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,000.00 | $360.00 | $792.00 | $1,207.50 | $30,359.51 |
| Fall Term Due: September 15, 2025 | $10,887.83 | Tuition + Ancillaries* + SIP** + UHIP~ |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Term Due: January 16, 2026 | $9,735.83 | Tuition + Ancillaries* |
| Spring/Summer Term Due: May 8, 2026 | $9,735.84 | Tuition + Ancillaries* |
Fee Breakdown:
Tuition per Term = $9,333.34 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Student Ancillary Fees per Term = $402.50*
Student Insurance Plan = $360.00 ** once per calendar year, normally in Fall Term**
UHIP~ Fees may vary based on the length of time the student is living in Canada.
2025-2026 UHIP fees~ are $792.00 for a full year, may be subject to change each year.Extension Fees (Terms 13 - 18):
$1500.00 per Term + Ancillary Fees*- $402.50 + SIP **plus 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 15, 2025 - 0% credit thereafter.
Winter Term - 100% before January 16, 2026 - 0% credit thereafter.
Spring/Summer Term - 100% before May 8, 2026 - 0% credit thereafter.
Full time Masters students can opt-in using Self-Service for a bus pass and pay the $241.25 to receive the bus pass. Please note: This bus pass will cover Fall and Winter term 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.