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Bachelor of Science, Majors, Minors and Transfer

Computing Science (Optional & Mandatory Co–op)

Fees: Credit-Based Undergraduate Programs

Description of Fees and Rates for domestic students:

  1. Tuition: $131.21 per credit hour
    – $393.63 per 3-credit course per semester
    – $524.84 per 4-credit course per semester
  2. Student Activity fee: $5.25 per credit.
  3. VIU Students' Union fee: $16.61 per month.
  4. Health and Dental Plan fee: $286 per year; this fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
  5. Other fees: Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for One Year

Amount

Tuition (30 credits x $131.21)

$3,936.30

Student Activity fee (30 credits x $5.25)

$157.50

VIU Students' Union fee ($16.61 x 12 months)

$207.00

Co–op fee (Optional)

$569.83

Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per Year)

$286.00

Total

$5,156.63**

* The Health and Dental Plan fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

** Students can take more than, or less than, 30 credits per year. The above table is based on ten 3–credit courses taken over two semesters. Students taking more than 30 credits should add $136.46 for each additional credit taken.

Special Expenses

Amount

Approximate cost for books and supplies

$1,500.00

Note: All fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Updated: May 4, 2012