Laurentian University Costs & Financial Aid
Sudbury, Ontario
Tuition planning, scholarships, and international budgets. This focused guide keeps the detailed tables, official sources, and practical next steps in one manageable reading path.
The short answer
- For 2026–27, Ontario students in most undergraduate programs pay $6,120.31 in tuition for 30 credits.
- With SGA fees, that total is $7,375.76; with AEF fees, it is $7,249.75.
- Out-of-province Canadians in most programs pay $7,023.15 in tuition for 30 credits.
- International students in most 30-credit programs pay $30,363.92 in tuition for 2026–27.
- Computer Science international tuition is $30,052.00, the one band below the general international rate.
Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Official university sources · How we review guides
2026–27 tuition and entrance scholarships
Laurentian publishes program-specific 30-credit examples and a 36-credit Engineering example. SGA and AEF totals differ, and digital, course, program, insurance, residence, meal, and living costs can be additional.
| Program and load | Tuition | Published total or scope |
|---|---|---|
| Most undergraduate programs — Ontario student, 30 credits | $6,120.31 | $7,375.76 with SGA fees; $7,249.75 with AEF fees |
| Business or Sports Administration — Ontario, 30 credits | $7,583.39 | $8,838.84 with SGA fees; $8,712.83 with AEF fees |
| Computer Science — Ontario, 30 credits | $7,888.96 | $9,144.41 with SGA fees; $9,018.40 with AEF fees |
| Engineering — Ontario, 36 credits | $10,023.57 | $11,279.02 with SGA fees; $11,153.01 with AEF fees |
| Architectural Studies — Ontario, 30 credits | $9,903.18 | $11,158.63 with SGA fees; $11,032.62 with AEF fees |
| Most undergraduate programs — out-of-province, 30 credits | $7,023.15 | $8,278.60 with SGA fees; $8,152.59 with AEF fees |
| International — most 30-credit programs | $30,363.92 | Plus $1,255.45 SGA or $1,129.44 AEF incidental fees, an $87.00 per-course Digital Material Fee, and UHIP from $948 for a September start |
| International — Computer Science, 30 credits | $30,052.00 | The one band priced below Laurentian's general international rate; incidental, UHIP, and course fees are additional |
| International — Business or Sports Administration, 30 credits | $31,614.00 | Incidental, insurance, course, and living costs are additional |
| International — Architecture, 30 credits | $38,844.56 | Incidental, insurance, course, and living costs are additional |
| International — Engineering, 36 credits | $41,041.60 | Incidental, insurance, course, and living costs are additional |
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Laurentian assesses the top six final Grade 12 4U/M courses for the current scholarship table. Renewal requires the published course load and academic standing.
| Final average | Annual value | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 95–100% | $4,000 | Up to $16,000 |
| 90–94.9% | $3,000 | Up to $12,000 |
| 85–89.9% | $1,500 | Up to $6,000 |
| 80–84.9% | $1,000 | Up to $4,000 |
| 75–79% (Academic Access Award) | $750 applied automatically to the tuition account | Requires registration in a full 30-credit load |
International entrance scholarships
Laurentian’s international table is separate from the domestic one. Both tiers renew for a maximum of three further years, require an 80% average and full-time enrolment of 30 credits annually with 24 in Fall/Winter, apply to undergraduate study only, and exclude applicants who already hold a degree.
| Admission average | First year | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 90–100% | $15,000 | Up to $60,000 |
| 80–89.9% | $10,000 | Up to $40,000 |
Ontario residents can coordinate awards with the OSAP guide.
2026–2027 domestic tuition by program band
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Full-time (30 credits, Engineering 36) Ontario-resident tuition for 2026-2027: $6,120.31 for most programs, $7,583.39 for Business Administration and Sports Administration, $7,888.96 for Computer Science, $9,903.18 for Architecture, and $10,023.57 for Engineering. Adding SGA incidental fees of $1,255.45 gives published totals of $7,375.76, $8,838.84, $9,144.41, $11,158.63, and $11,279.02; AEF fees of $1,129.44 give totals $126.01 lower. Out-of-province Canadians pay more — $7,023.15 in most programs, $8,701.61 in Business and Sports Administration, $8,453.00 in Computer Science, $10,051.35 in Engineering, and $11,363.68 in Architecture.
Laurentian states "All fees are subject to change" and that additional program-specific fees apply to certain courses.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, Transfer, Mature
Laurentian University: 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and fees (domestic) · Verified August 14, 2026
2026–2027 international tuition by program
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Published 2026-2027 international undergraduate tuition: $30,363.92 for most 30-credit programs, $30,052.00 for Computer Science, $31,614.00 for Business Administration and Sports Administration, $38,844.56 for Architecture, and $41,041.60 for Engineering at 36 credits. Incidental fees are the same $1,255.45 (SGA) or $1,129.44 (AEF), a Digital Material Fee of $87.00 per course applies, and UHIP costs $948 for a September start at the member rate.
Computer Science is the one band where international tuition sits below the general rate; check the exact program line rather than assuming a single international price.
Applies to: International
Laurentian University: 2026–2027 international fees, UHIP, and digital material fee · Verified August 14, 2026
What the SGA and AEF incidental fees actually buy
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
For 2026-2027 the full-time SGA total is $1,255.45 and the AEF total is $1,129.44, each including $437.41 of LU compulsory fees. Both association packages include a $232.00 UPASS city transit pass; the health and dental plan is $265.00 under SGA and $206.99 under AEF. The shared LU compulsory portion includes an Athletic Fee of $110.77, a Mental Health and Wellness Fee of $57.43, a Career Services Fee of $34.45, and a Campus Safety Fee of $34.45. The same schedule lists administrative charges including $156.00 for domestic full-time undergraduate admission, $25.00 per transcript, and $824.00 per co-op work term.
Applies to: All applicants
Laurentian University: 2026–2027 incidental and administrative fees (SGA, AEF, co-op) · Verified August 14, 2026
Automatic domestic entrance awards
Currently published · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Academic Excellence Scholarships are assessed on the top six final Grade 12 or Level 4 U/M marks regardless of prerequisites: 95–100% earns up to $16,000 ($4,000 in first year), 90–94.9% up to $12,000 ($3,000), 85–89.9% up to $6,000 ($1,500), and 80–84.9% up to $4,000 ($1,000), each renewable while the average is maintained. Renewal requires full-time status in the previous academic year — 30 credits with 24 taken in the Fall/Winter term — and payments run on a September-to-May cycle, pro-rated by credits per semester. A $750 Academic Access Award is applied automatically to the tuition account for students at 75–79% who register for a full 30-credit load. The Indigenous Student Bursary lists a typical range of $1,000–$3,500 per academic year.
The scholarship page does not label these bands to a specific entry year; confirm the table is still current when the Fall 2027 offer arrives.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian
Laurentian University: Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries · Verified August 14, 2026
International entrance scholarships
Currently published · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Laurentian publishes two international Academic Excellence tiers: a 90–100% admission average earns up to $60,000 in total, starting at $15,000 in first year, and an 80–89.9% average earns up to $40,000 in total, starting at $10,000. Both are renewable for a maximum of three further years, require an 80% average to renew, require full-time enrolment of 30 credits annually with 24 in Fall/Winter, apply to undergraduate programs only, and exclude students who already hold a degree.
Applies to: International
Laurentian University: International student scholarships · Verified August 14, 2026
2027–28 tuition status
2027 pending · 2027–28
Not yet published. Both the domestic and international fee pages are labelled to the 2026-2027 academic year and carry Laurentian's own "subject to change" language, so no Fall 2027 tuition figure exists on laurentian.ca yet.
Budget with the labelled 2026-2027 schedules and re-check both fee pages before treating any number as a Fall 2027 quote.
Applies to: All applicants
Laurentian University: 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and fees (domestic) · Verified August 14, 2026
Official tuition and award sources
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison, but official university pages remain the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology