International tuition and fees
Find what you need to know about international student tuition, payment methods, refund and deferral.
Tuition fees
International student tuition fees vary from program to program. To find out the estimated costs for your academic program please use the cost calculator on the right or view the international estimated cost page. Prices do not include student association fees (applicable to ESL for Academic Purposes, Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs only). Your account must be paid in full by the fee payment deadline. If you add or change courses after the fee payment deadline additional fees may be charged to your account.
Students taking a minimum of three courses will still be considered full-time students and have all the benefits that this offers – including a more manageable course load, and the opportunity for off-campus work provided they meet all .
Fee Increases: Tuition fees for current students and new students starting in Fall 2025, there will be an annual increase of 4.8% Tuition fees for New Students starting Fall 2026 there will be a 40% increase and every Fall thereafter will be a 4.8% increase.
Tuition fees for current students and students starting prior to Fall 2026, there will be an annual increase of 4.8% Tuition fees for New Students starting Fall 2026 there will be a 40% increase and thereafter an annual 4.8% increase.
Tuition Fees for Current Students or Students starting prior to Fall 2026
Academic Courses
| 2024/25 Semesters | 2025/2026 Semesters | 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters |
| $1,696 | $1,777 | $1,862 | $1,951 | $2,045 |
| per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course -3 credits | per course - 3 credits |
ESL English as a Second Language
| 2024/25 Semesters | 2025/2026 Semesters | 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters |
| $3,392 | $3,554 | $3,724 | $3,902 | $4,090 |
| 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course |
Students Starting a program on or after Fall 2026
Academic Courses
| 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters | 2029/30 Semesters | 2030/31 Semesters |
| $2,488 | $2,607 | $2,732 | $2,863 | $3,000 |
| per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits |
ESL English as a Second Language
| 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters | 2029/30 Semesters | 2030/31 Semesters | |
| $4,976 | $5,214 | $5,464 | $5,726 | $6,000 | |
| 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course |
Trades Programs, Engineering Technology or Health and Social Development Programs
Please see our Program Schedule and Tuition Fees or email our Marketing Recruitment Specialists.
Student Fees and Development and Technology Fees
All 91ÖÆƬ³§ students are required to pay student fees each semester. These fees include student activity fees (about $80), development and technology fees (about $150), and student union fees ($90). The exact amount is calculated once you register for classes.
Other Fees
Please note that you may have to pay additional fees including student residence or homestay fees, student association fees and medical insurance fees.
Calculate your expenses
You are expected to have enough money to cover the costs of your tuition, accommodation and living expenses while in Canada. Please see more information on the minimum on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada-IRCC website.
Cost of Living in the Okanagan
Find out the approximate , including Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Salmon Arm. If you have any inquiries for tuition or cost of living, please send an email to our Recruitment Specialists at intedrecruitment@okanagan.bc.ca
Payment SCAM alert
We have been alerted that there are companies contacting students to offer a discount on their tuition. They ask for your student ID to make a payment on your account through PayMyTuition (PMT), and ask you to pay them a reduced amount after you can see the payment on your 91ÖÆƬ³§ (91ÖÆƬ³§) account. The card owner subsequently disputes the charge with their credit card company, causing PMT to reverse the payment on your 91ÖÆƬ³§ account. This puts your 91ÖÆƬ³§ account in bad standing, resulting in a HOLD on your account, reducing your access to many 91ÖÆƬ³§ services, and may cause you to be dropped from classes or delay graduation if you are at the end of your program.
Payments to 91ÖÆƬ³§ student accounts should never be made by unrelated third parties. You should not share your student ID with outside parties. If you are uncertain if a service is legitimate, please contact the International Education department so we can assist.
Be wary of any person offering to make a tuition payment on your behalf or promising a discount on payment. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is.
Payment options
How to pay
Online application payments
Credit card only (Visa, MasterCard and American Express).
Tuition, student fees and deposits
- Tuition fees and deposits should be paid through PayMyTuition. PayMyTuition may be used to pay all amounts owing to 91ÖÆƬ³§, including Deposits, Tuition, Homestay, Residence, Medical and other Ancillary Fees.
- For payments made from within Canada, online payments can be paid directly through your Canadian Bank. (Add 91ÖÆƬ³§ as the Payee and for your Account number it is your 300 - - - - - - student ID number).
- For additional information about fee payment deadlines etc, go to more payment options.
91ÖÆƬ³§ PayMyTuition Partnership Confirmation Letter
International student refund and deferral procedures
English Language programs:
International Student Deposit Refund and Deferral - English Language Programs
Student Refund Policy ($10,000)
International Student Deposit Refund and Deferral - $10,000 Academic Deposit
Student Refund Policy (full year tuition)
International Student Deposit Refund and Deferral - Full Year Academic Deposit
All refunds are issued to students regardless of who made the payment, through the 91ÖÆƬ³§ processing system.
Withdraw from Courses
If you have to withdraw from courses you may be eligible for a tuition refund, provided that you do so within the withdrawal deadlines stated on the Important Dates Important dates | 91ÖÆƬ³§.
Unforeseen Circumstances
If International Students have to withdrawal due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, students must submit the reason and supporting documents.
For new students please send an email to the International Recruitment Coordinator at intedrecruitment@okanagan.bc.ca. For current students, please email the International office at inted@okanagan.bc.ca.