The tuition and fees for University Studies International (USI) students are dependent on the pathway that the student is enrolled in. There are three general pathways that students may follow in USI, although some students may be taking courses from more than one pathway. Tuition fees for the English Language Studies (ESL) and Academic Studies pathways are calculated on a per-credit basis, whereas tuition fees for High School Studies are charged on a per-fee-credit basis.
The 2012/13 tuition and fee estimate for USI students studying English as a Second Language courses is based on billing credits and is assessed at $494 per billing credit.
Note: MacEwan's highest level of English Language Studies (ENGL 086) is billed as a 6-credit course.
|   | Basic Tuition | Fees | Books & Supplies | Approx. Cost per Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Term | $4,446 | $515 | $300 | $5,161 |
The 2012/13 tuition fee estimate for USI students studying high school courses is based on billing credits and is assessed at $494 per billing credit.
Note: International students must study two or three high school courses per term to be considered full time.
Students studying only one high school course normally also study 6 credits of academic courses. Refer to Academic Studies for an estimate.
|   | Basic Tuition | Fees | Books & Supplies | Approx. Cost per Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Courses Per Term | $4,446 | $515 | $450 | $5,411 |
| Two Courses Per Term | $2,964 | $515 | $300 | $3,779 |
The 2012/13 tuition fee estimate for USI students studying ENGL 086 and/or other academic courses is calculated on a per credit basis at $494 per credit. The estimate below is based on a 9 credit load, the normal course load per term for USI students in this pathway.
|   | Basic Tuition | Fees | Books & Supplies | Approx. Cost per Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Term | $4,446 | $515 | $350 - $600 | $5,311 - $5,561 |

