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Tuition and fees

The cost of attending Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) varies by Canadian citizenship or residency, Ontario residency, by program and whether you live in residence. For full-time undergraduate programs during the 2024-2025 academic year:

  • Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents can expect fees from $7,236 to $11,328
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents who live outside of Ontario at the time of their admission can expect fees from $8,402 to $13,288
  • International student fees range from $35,063 to $40,485

Students are encouraged to look at their chosen program's specific fee for guidance. Fees are due and payable by the start of classes and various payment methods are available.

Faculty fee ranges for full-time undergraduate programs

Canadian citizens and permanent residents (2024-2025)

Faculty Ontario students fee range Out-of-province students fee range
Arts $7,239 - $7,264 $8,415 - $8,440
Community Services $7,340 - $7,813 $8,402 - $9,101
Engineering and Architectural Science
$10,728 - $11,328 $12,565 - $13,288
Science $7,236 - $9,749 $8,412 - $11,396
Ted Rogers School of Management
$10,983 - $11,039 $11,774 - $11,830
The Creative School
$7,305 - $7,798 $8,481 - $8,995

International students (2024-2025)

Faculty
Fee range
Arts $35,075 - $35,100
Community Services $35,063 - $36,374
Engineering and Architectural Science $40,222 - $40,485
Science $35,072 - $35,132
Ted Rogers School of Management
$40,318 - $40,374
The Creative School $35,102 - $35,521

See tuition and fees by program for a complete breakdown of all fees for graduate and undergraduate programs. Please note that this information is updated each July for the academic year starting in September.

Returning students use MyServiceHub (opens in new window)  to view Total Due Charges and Account Summary.

Common University Data Ontario (external link, opens in new window)  provides a significant amount of information regarding student expenses, and a vast array of other interesting university information. Residence information and fees can be found at Student Housing Services.

English language pathway program fees

For full fees details and important English Language Institute start dates, please visit the English language pathway programs page.

Program name
Program cost

ESL Foundation Program

The cost of the ESL Foundation Program ranges from $16,900 - $32,900 CAD (Fall 2025) for all students (international and domestic). The cost includes one to two semesters of full-time study and up to three university-level degree credit courses. ESL instruction classes, ESL textbooks, course materials, ancillary fees and health insurance are included; textbooks and course materials for the degree-credit courses, accommodations and meal plans are not included.

Pre-English Boost +  English Boost Program

The cost of the Pre-English Boost + English Boost program is $14,954 CAD (Fall 2025) for all students (international and domestic). The cost includes one semester of full-time study. ESL instruction classes, ESL textbooks,course materials, ancillary fees and Emergency healthcare coverage through guard.me Canada (external link, opens in new window)  and Mental Wellness Student Support Program through keep.meSAFE are included.

English Boost

The cost of the English Boost program is $9,895 CAD (Fall 2025) for all students (international and domestic). The cost includes eight weeks of full-time study. ESL instruction classes, ESL textbooks, course materials,  ancillary fees and Emergency healthcare coverage through guard.me Canada (external link, opens in new window)  and Mental Wellness Student Support Program through keep.meSAFE are included.

Costs to expect

Expense Fee
Tuition fees Ontario student fees: $7,236 to $11,328

Out-of-province student fees: $8,402 to $13,288

International student fees: $35,063 to $40,485
Accommodation On campus: $8,000 to $14,500+ (plus meal plan for the 2024-2025 academic year).

Off campus:
$12,000 - $21,000+ for 12 months' rent depending on shared or single accommodations
Transportation $128+ for a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) monthly public transit pass
Books and supplies $1,400 - $9,400 depending on program of study
Food
$5,092 to $6,920 (five- and seven-day unlimited access meal plan options) depending on living arrangements
Personal expenses $3,200 - $5,600 (approximately $400 to $700 per month)

Graduate students

Visit the graduate tuition and fees and graduate admissions pages for more information.