Fees and Expenses
BEDS and MArch Tuition Fees
The tuition fees below are for the 2023–24 academic year (fall, winter, and summer terms: September 2023 to July 2024) and are in Canadian dollars. BEDS starts at Year 3 to acknowledge the two prerequisite years of university prior to BEDS admission. Please note that fees are subject to annual change and that the amounts below are unofficial. For official fee information, see the Architecture line and the international differential fee in the Dalhousie University undergraduate fee schedule and the Dalhousie University graduate fee schedule.
| Tuition Fees for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 3 - BEDS | 3 academic terms | $14,948 |
| Year 4 - BEDS + MArch | 2 academic terms + 1 work term | $10,763 |
| Year 5 - MArch | 1 academic term + 2 work terms | $6,331 |
| Year 6 - MArch | 2 academic terms | $9,595 |
Four-year total |
$41,639 |
|
| Tuition Fees for International Students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 3 - BEDS | 3 academic terms | $42,767 |
| Year 4 - BEDS + MArch | 2 academic terms + 1 work term | $23,843 |
| Year 5 - MArch | 1 academic term + 2 work terms | $10,137 |
| Year 6 - MArch | 2 academic terms | $17,209 |
Four-year total: |
$93,958 |
|
Incidental Fees
During each academic term, add an average of $787 for Dalhousie Student Union, student services, facilities renewal, recreation facilities renewal, health insurance, bus pass, etc. International students pay an additional $258 per year for health insurance.
Nova Scotia Student Bursary
Nova Scotia residents may receive an annual bursary of $1,283.
Computer
At the beginning of the BEDS program each student is required to own a laptop computer that will be used for design work in the studio. To guide you in purchasing or upgrading a computer, please view these specifications.
Expenses
Academic supplies will cost around $500 each term. To estimate accommodation and living expenses in Halifax, refer to the university's Budgeting page.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
BEDS applicants with a 3.7 GPA (A– average) may apply for an entry scholarship; an application form will be sent to all qualified students. MArch applicants with a 3.7 GPA (A– average) may be eligible for a partial tuition scholarship; no application is required. Otherwise, students should expect to rely on personal funds or student loans. Some course assistantships and part-time work may be available at the school but do not provide a major source of funding. To search for scholarships from sources outside Dalhousie University, applicants may wish to check these sites:
Yconic.com
ScholarshipsCanada.com
Financial Planning
Money Matters (financial tips from Dalhousie)
Student budget calculator (detailed online calculator to assess your finances)