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Tuition, fees and deposits
Learn about the fees that make up your account balance.
There are several types of fees that may make up the amount you owe. Your account balance may include deposits, tuition, program-specific fees and general fees. Deposits are paid separately from tuition and fees, which are due by the posted fee payment deadline each term. Fall deadlines are usually in mid-August or early September, while winter deadlines are usually in early January.
Understand the different charges that may appear on your student account.
Deposits
First-year students
Accept your offer of admission by paying the non-refundable tuition deposit by the deadline in your offer letter. Your deposit will go toward your tuition. However, if you decide not to take any courses that semester, the deposit will not be refunded.
To pay your deposit, go to MyMRU> Applicant> Now what?> Accept your offer
Continuing students
If you are a current student accepted into a new program, you must pay the non-refundable tuition deposit listed in your offer letter. Your deposit will go toward your tuition. However, if you decide not to take any courses that semester, the deposit will not be refunded.
Go to MyMRU> Register & Pay> Pay deposits by credit card> Pay Tuition Deposit
First-year students
First-year students do not pay the $125 Registration Deposit in their first fall or winter semester. You still need to pay your tuition deposit.
Continuing students
You must pay a $125 non-refundable Registration Deposit per semester before you can register for your courses. To register for both semesters, you will need to pay a total of $250.
The deposit will be applied to your tuition, but it will not be refunded if you drop all courses for the semester.
There is no Registration Deposit for the Spring or Summer semesters.
How to pay your Registration Deposit
Online by credit card
Go to MyMRU > Register & Pay > Pay deposits by credit card>Pay Registration Deposit.
The cardholder’s mailing address must match the address shown on their credit card statement.
Online banking
Deposits paid through online banking require manual processing and may delay your registration. After paying, complete the online form to confirm payment. You must use your "@mtroyal" email account for all MRU forms.
In person
Pay by debit, cash, money order or credit card at the Office of the Registrar (A101).
Tuition
Tuition is assessed each semester and may vary based on:
- whether you are a domestic or international student
- your program of study
- the number of courses you are taking
Detailed fee schedules are available for domestic, international, upgrading and occupational program students.
View tuition and fee schedules
Information for Permanent Residents
Permanent residents must provide their Permanent Resident Card or Confirmation of Permanent Residence letter to the Office of the Registrar by the semester fee deadline.
Once your status is confirmed, your tuition will be adjusted from international to domestic rates for the current semester and future semesters. If documentation is received after the deadline, domestic tuition rates will apply only to future semesters.
Program-specific tuition
The following programs have unique tuition structures due to the cost of delivery:
- Aviation
Flight training fees are assigned to the flight training courses over the two-year program. Flight training fees are subject to change depending on operating costs for aircraft and related services and are due immediately upon registration. Contact the program directly for more information. - Bachelor of Interior Design
- Bachelor of Communication (Broadcast Media)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (all majors)
- Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science (all majors and Spatial Data Science certificate)
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Social Work
General fees
The payment of all general fees is mandatory for all students. The general fees cover the following:
The Recreation and Athletics fee is used to support and develop varsity sport and recreation programs and services for the University community. For more information on Recreation and Athletics, visit their website.
Students enrolled in programs with 90% or more courses delivered online are exempt from this fee. The following programs meet the online delivery criteria:
- Advanced Studies in Critical Care Nursing
- Embalmer Certificate
- Funeral Director Certificate
- Funeral Services Diploma
This fee is levied each semester and is intended to provide students with accident expense reimbursement, dental accident reimbursement and permanent total disability benefit.
Students enroled in three or more full* courses are covered for all accidents on a 24-hour basis for the course term.
Students enroled in less than three full* courses coverage applies only:
- while such students are in or on University buildings or premises for the purpose of attending classes or
- while they are in attendance at or participating in any University activity approved and supervised by a proper authority of the University.
*Full course = 3 credit course
The Student Services fee is a mandatory fee, assessed on a per term basis, that directly supports services vital to students' academic and personal success. It is a comprehensive fee that is applied to services and supports in Student Affairs, Enrolment Services and International Education. A report detailing how this fee supports the student experience is published annually.
Universal Bus Pass (UPass) Fee
All eligible students in each semester are assessed a fee for the universal bus pass (UPass) which provides unlimited rides on Calgary Transit buses and C-Trains for a one-time per semester fee. Learn more about the UPass.
Eligibility: full-time students (registered in a minimum of nine credits or at least 60% of a full course load) enrolled in Undergraduate programs: Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, including the Massage Therapy Diploma, Certificate, Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma and the LEAP program, are eligible for the UPass. Students enrolled in Open Studies, Academic Upgrading or other credit alternative entrance options or bridging programs, registered in at least 3 courses, also qualify for the UPass.
All Students' Association Fees are mandatory fees collected by Mount Royal University on behalf of the Students' Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU). Visit the SAMRU fees web page for a complete list of fees.
The instructional equipment and lab fee provide supplementary funding for the purchase of supplies and equipment used for instructional support purposes by students and faculty. This fee is calculated as a part of your total tuition.