Tuition & Other Fees

Standard Tuition Fee

International Students: $619.00 per credit*
Canadian Citizens / Permanent Residents: $138.23 per credit

Tuition fees are comprised of the standard domestic tuition fee plus a surcharge. Certain specialized programs or courses have particular tuition or other fees which vary from those stated above.

The following information provides details on tuition surcharges and other fees for all programs and courses in the 2021/22 academic year.

Domestic and International students are required to pay all tuition fees plus tuition surcharges, consumable fees and other relevant costs and charges listed below.

Note: International students are not required to pay tuition surcharges for REC 175 and all WLP courses.

*International students will be charged a reduced rate of $501.50 for all EAP courses (excluding EAP 100 and 101).

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Acting for Stage and Screen

ACTR 100, 101, 200, 201, 304, 305: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
All ASAS courses: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
FILM 250, 251, 321, 382: standard per credit tuition + $196.57 per credit
PMTI: Private Musical Theatre Instruction: $70.00 per hour
THTR 160: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit + Materials Fee $43.51

Approximate other costs:

Optional Locker Rental: $20.00 - $50.00 depending on locker size

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

All ABE classes are now tuition-free (other fees still apply) for domestic students except for USSD105 and USSD110.

Animation, 2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma

All ANIM courses except ANIM 105: standard per credit tuition + $382.90 per credit

Approximate other costs:

Books and supplies: $572.00 per year

Animation, 3D for Film and Games Diploma

All 100/200 DIGI courses (except DIGI 130, 230): standard per credit tuition + $408.80 per credit
DIGI 130, 230: standard per credit tuition + $408.80 per credit + Computer and Monitor $1,268.25
ANIM 210: standard per credit tuition + $382.90 per credit

Approximate other costs:

Books and supplies: $1,150.00 per year

Animation Fundamentals

ANIM 010, 020, 030, 040: standard per credit tuition + $161.65 per credit

Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism

All ABA 100 and 200 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
All ABA 300 and 400 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $139.51 per credit

Arts and Entertainment Management

All AEM courses: standard per credit tuition + $38.05 per credit
THTR 160: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit + Materials Fee $43.51

Arts & Sciences

All MATH 100 and 200 level courses (except MATH 097, 123, 124, 190): standard per credit tuition + Graphical Calculator (see online MATH graphing calculator link)
All Arts & Sciences 300 and 400 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
BIOL 208: standard per credit tuition + Field Trip Fee $384.64
BIOL 212: standard per credit tuition + Field Trip Fee $373.00
BIOL 213: standard per credit tuition + Field Trip Fee $310.85
BIOL 240: standard per credit tuition + $71.77 per credit
CHEM 101, 110, 111, 154, 200, 201, 205, 206: standard per credit tuition + Safety Glasses approx. $20.00
CHEM 200, 201, 205, 206: standard per credit tuition + Lab Coat approx. $30.00
CHEM 250, 251, 252: standard per credit tuition + $71.77 per credit
COMP 106: standard per credit tuition + Robotics Kit $32.62
COMP 115: standard per credit tuition + $71.77 per credit
COMP 220: standard per credit tuition + $71.77 per credit
CRIM 305: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
GEOG 360: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit + Additional cost for local excursions (to be determined at time of course offering)
MATH 123: standard per credit tuition + $71.77 per credit
STAT 301: standard per credit tuition + $71.77 per credit

Business

All BADM, BCPT, BFIN, BMKT and IBUS 300 and 400 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
SABA (Study Abroad Business Admin) courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00

Capilano Success Family Focus

CSFF 010: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

Communications, Bachelor of

All 300 and 400 level courses (except CMNS 241, 351, 371, 400): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
CMNS 241, 351, 371, 400: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
SACM (Study Abroad Communications Studies) courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00

Conducting in Music

All COND courses: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit

Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma

All COST courses: standard per credit tuition + $187.70 per credit
THTR 152, 153, 266, 267: standard per credit tuition + $187.70 per credit
TXTL 120, 121, 220: standard per credit tuition + $187.70 per credit

Digital Visual Effects Diploma

All VFX courses (except VFX 100 and 200 level courses): standard per credit tuition + $520.64 per credit
VFX 100 and 200 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $520.64 per credit + Computer and Monitor $1,293.62

Documentary

All DOCS courses and CMNS 131: standard per credit tuition + $196.57 per credit

Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway for International Students

EDUC 173: standard per credit tuition + Lab Fee $91.89

Early Childhood Care and Education Full-time

EDUC 173: standard per credit tuition + Lab Fee $91.89
EDUC 190: standard per credit tuition + practicum name badge $7.73
EDUC 373, 375, 376, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 388: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
EDUC 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 483, 485, 505: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
ENSC 520, 521: standard per credit tuition
ENSC 540, 553: standard per credit tuition
SAEC 100, 200 (Study Abroad Early Childhood Care and Ed) courses: standard per credit tuition. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00. or Short Term Summer Program $225.00
SAEC 300, 400 (Study Abroad Early Childhood Care and Ed) courses: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00

Approximate other costs:

Books and supplies, costs for a First Aid course, and transportation to and from practicums: $2,100.00

Education and Employment Access Certificate

Tuition Free - Except for: EEA 002, 006, 007
EEA 002, 006, 007: standard per credit tuition
EEA 007: standard per credit tuition + $135.15 assessment fee

Education Assistant

SEA 109: standard per credit tuition + $25.37 per credit
SEA 100: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit + Name Tags $12.43
SEA 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit

Approximate other costs:

SEA 100: Standard First Aid/CPR (must be done prior to commencing practicum) approx. $125.00
SEA 109: Criminal Record Check (a condition of acceptance to the program) approx. $31.20, TB test (must be done prior to commencing practicum) approx. $57.20

English for Academic Purposes/EAP (formerly ESL)

All EAP classes (except EAP100 and EAP101) are now tuition free (other fees still apply) for domestic students
International students: International students will be charged a reduced tuition rate of $501.50 per credit hour for all EAP courses, excluding EAP 100 & 101 which will be charged at the rate of $619.00 per credit hour.

Film Institute

All FINS courses: standard per credit tuition + $187.70 per credit

Global Hospitality & Tourism Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

CMNS 305: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
TOUR 307, 325, 326, 335, 423; standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
TOUR 400, 416, 451: standard per credit tuition + $107.00 per credit
TOUR 371, 372, 373, 374, 471: standard per credit tuition + $129.90 per credit

Global Stewardship

GLBS 100: standard per credit tuition + Field Trips $48.77, T-Shirt $24.38
GLBS 200: standard per credit tuition + Field Trips $48.77

Grip Work for Digital Imaging and Film

All GRDF courses: standard per credit tuition + $317.07 per credit

Health Care Assistant

Standard per credit tuition fee

Approximate other costs:

Textbook; Learning Modules; uniforms; Standard First Aid and CPR Level 1; Foodsafe; transportation to and from practicums; TB testing; Criminal Record Check: $936.00 (approximately)

Human Kinetics

HKIN 116: Standard per credit tuition fee + Field Trip $213.30
HKIN 117: Standard per credit tuition fee + Field Trip $30.47
HKIN 212: Standard per credit tuition fee + Field Trip $127.35
HKIN 241: Standard per credit tuition fee + St Johns First Aid course, plus taping and material costs $26.00

Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking

All IDF 100 and 200 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $183.92 per credit
CMNS 131: standard per credit tuition + $196.57 per credit

International Field School

For information on optional field schools, please consult the Study Abroad Office.

International Management, Graduate Diploma

Domestic One Year Program Fee: $22,300.00
Total per credit: $596.26
International One Year Program Fee: $24,440.00
Total per credit: $656.75

Intradisciplinary Visual & Performing Arts

IVPA 300: standard per credit tuition + $49.75 per credit

Jazz Studies

All Private Music Instruction (PMI, PMIP, PPMI), except PMI 100-120, 200-220, 300-320, 400-420: $70.00 per hour
All Private Music Instruction (PMI courses 100-120, 200-220, 300-320, 400-420): $70.00 per hour + Concert Fee $24.87
JAZZ 116, 117, 130, 131, 174, 175, 230, 231, 274, 275, 296, 297: standard per credit tuition + $287.17 per credit
JAZZ 130: standard per credit tuition + $287.17 per credit + Equipment & Technology Fee $430.76
JAZZ 196: standard per credit tuition + Equipment & Technology Fee $430.76
JAZZ 300: standard per credit tuition + Digital Technology Fee $48.77
JAZZ 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 375, 376, 330, 331, 396, 397: standard per credit tuition + $287.17 per credit
JAZZ 400, 401, 420, 496, 497: standard per credit tuition + $287.17 per credit
JAZZ 422, 423: standard per credit tuition + $287.17 per credit
SAJS (Study Abroad Jazz Studies) courses: standard per credit tuition + $287.17 per credit. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00

Approximate other costs:

Optional Locker Rental: $20.00 - $50.00 depending on locker size

Kinesiology, Bachelor of

KINE 103, 151, 190, 206, 241, 275: standard per credit tuition + $20.00 per credit
KINE 112: standard per credit tuition + Nutrition Assessment $40.00
KINE 125, 162, 225: standard per credit tuition + Community and Field Experience Fee $40.00
KINE 161, 230, 231, 261, 284: standard per credit tuition
KINE 296: standard per credit tuition + $30.00 per credit
KINE 301, 302, 312, 320, 325, 329, 331, 364, 369, 396: standard per credit tuition + $65.00 per credit
KINE 306, 317, 335, 351, 375, 390, 397, 405, 495, 497, 499: standard per credit tuition + $120.00 per credit

Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts

All LBST courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

Lighting for Digital Imaging and Film

All ELDF courses: standard per credit tuition + $317.07 per credit

Local Government Administration

PADM 200, 201, 202, 203, 209, 210, 305, 306, 307, 308: standard per credit tuition + $190.25 per credit
PADM 309: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

Motion Picture Arts

All MOPA 100 and 200 level courses (except MOPA 211): standard per credit tuition + $435.18 per credit
All MOPA 300 and 400 level courses (except MOPA 302, 312, 327, 332, 335, 428): standard per credit tuition + $485.91 per credit
MOPA 302, 312, 327, 332, 335, 428: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
Film Electives, FILM 308, 323: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
SAMP (Study Abroad Motion Picture Arts) courses (except SAMP 307, 308): standard per credit tuition + $485.91 per credit. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00
SAMP 307, 308: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

Approximate other costs:

All MOPA 100 and 200 level courses (except MOPA 211): Portable hard drive required (approximately $150.00 - $200.00)

Music

ENSM 100, 110, 150, 160, 200, 210, 250, 260: standard per credit tuition + Materials Fee $24.87 per course
All MUS courses (except MUS 100, 109, 200): standard per credit tuition
MUS 100, 200: standard per credit tuition + Digital Technology Fee $48.77
MUS 109: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
MUS 124, 125: see Musical Theatre Diploma
All Private Music Instruction (PMI, PMIP, PPMI, WMPI), except PMI 100-120, 200-220, 300-320, 400-420: $70.00 per hour
Private Music Instruction (PMI, PMIP, PPMI, WMPI) courses: 100-120, 200-220, 300-320 400-420: $70.00 per hour + Concert Fee $24.87
SAMT (Study Abroad Music Therapy) courses: Course fees and Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00

Approximate other costs:

Optional Locker Rental: $20.00 - $50.00 depending on locker size

Musical Theatre Diploma

ACTR 100, 101, 200, 201, 304, 305: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
All MUTH courses: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
MUS 124, 125: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
Private Musical Theatre Instruction (PMTI): $70.00 per hour
THTR 160: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit + Materials Fee $42.66

Approximate other costs:

Optional Locker Rental: $20.00 - $50.00 depending on locker size

Music Therapy, Bachelor of

All Private Music Instruction (PMI, PMIP, PPMI) except PMI 100-120, 200-220, 300-320, 400-420: $70.00 per hour
Private Music Instruction (PMI, PMIP, PPMI) PMI 100-120, 200-220, 300-320, 400-420: $70.00 per hour + Concert Fee $24.87
SAMT (Study Abroad Music Therapy) courses: Course fees and Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00

Approximate other costs:

Optional Locker Rental: $20.00 - $50.00 depending on locker size

North American Business Post Baccalaureate Diploma

Domestic 1 Year (3 term) Program
NABU courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
CapU School of Business courses (required): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
International 1 Year (3 term) Program
NABU courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
CapU School of Business courses (required): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

North American Business Post Baccalaureate Applied Diploma

Domestic 2 Year (condensed to 4 terms) Program
NABU courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
CapU School of Business courses (required): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
International 2 Year (condensed to 4 terms) Program
NABU courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
CapU School of Business courses (required): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

North American & International Management Graduate Diploma

Domestic 2 Year Program Fee: $30,642
INMA courses: Total per credit: $608.19
NABU courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
CapU School of Business courses (required): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
International 2 Year Program Fee: $51,608
INMA courses: Total per credit: $669.75
NABU courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
CapU School of Business courses (required): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma

All REC 100 and 200 level courses (except REC 110, 111, 115, 222, 225): standard per credit tuition + $32.97 per credit
All TOUR 100 and 200 level courses (except TOUR 142, 252, 253, 255, 256, 270): standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit
CMNS 154 and 174: standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit
REC 110: standard per credit tuition + $238.14 per credit
REC 115: standard per credit tuition + $259.78 per credit
REC 222: standard per credit tuition + $362.61 per credit
REC 225: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
TOUR 142: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit + Field Trip $156.06
TOUR 252, 253, 255, 256, 270: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
WLP 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 133, 145, 164, 166: standard per credit tuition + $248.56 per credit
WLP 125, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137, 147, 149: standard per credit tuition + $369.09 per credit
WLP 130, 139, 140, 148: standard per credit tuition
WLP 151, 152: standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit
WLP 183, 184, 185: standard per credit tuition + $82.04 per credit
WLP 138: standard per credit tuition + $502.22 per credit

Approximate other costs:

Books and supplies $728.00; additional equipment: approximately $2,184.00 for students who do not already have basic equipment

Paralegal Diploma and Bachelor of Legal Studies

Full-time, North Vancouver Campus

All LAW 100 and 200 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $19.03 per credit + Online Legal Research fee $6.21
All LAW 300 and 400 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit + Online Legal Research fee $6.21
SALS (Study Abroad Legal Studies) courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00

Approximate other costs:

All LAW courses: Books and supplies: Approximately $122.40 per course

Paralegal Certificate

Part-time, Off-Campus

All LAW courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit + Online Legal Research fee $6.21

Part-time, Online

All LAW courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit + Online Legal Research fee $6.21

Approximate other costs:

All LAW courses: Books and supplies: Approximately $122.40 per course

Performing Arts, Bachelor of

All BPAC 400 level courses: standard per credit tuition + $104.36 per credit

Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

Standard tuition fee

Approximate other costs:

RADP 131: Materials $31.08
Textbooks, supplies, criminal record check, uniforms: $816.00 approximately

Technical Theatre

All TECT 100 level courses (except TECT 134, 136): standard per credit tuition + $114.86 per credit
All TECT 200 level courses (except TECT 210, 211, 212, 214, 220, 222): standard per credit tuition + $114.86 per credit
ASAS 120, 220: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit
TECT 134, 136: standard per credit tuition + $114.86 per credit + Materials and Supplies fee $45.95
TECT 210, 211, 212, 214, 220, 222: standard tuition fee + $114.86 per credit + Materials and Supplies fee $45.95
THTR 160: standard per credit tuition + $95.12 per credit + Materials Fee $43.51

Theatre Institute

All INST courses, TECT 374, 375: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit

Tourism Management Co-operative Education Diploma

or Tourism Marketing or Tourism Operations

All TOUR 100 and 200 level courses (except TOUR 104, 191, 221, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 270): standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit
CMNS 154: standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit
REC 107, 111: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
REC 151, 152, 156, 157, 163, 169, 245, 255, 263: standard per credit tuition + $32.97 per credit
REC 225: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
SATO (Study Abroad Tourism) courses: standard per credit tuition + $49.75 per credit. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00
TOUR 104: standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit + Other Fees $174.06
TOUR 221, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 270: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
WLP 153: standard per credit tuition + $32.97 per credit

Approximate other costs:

Books and basic general student supplies $1,150.00

Tourism Management, Bachelor of

All TOUR 100 and 200 level courses (except TOUR 104, 142, 145, 170, 172, 191, 221, 234, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 259, 270): standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit
All TOUR 300 and 400 level courses (except TOUR 356, 371, 372, 373, 374, 400, 404, 416, 450, 451, 455, 456, 457, 470, 471): standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
TOUR 142: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit + Field Trip $156.06
CMNS 354: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
SATO (Study Abroad Tourism) courses: standard per credit tuition + $50.75. Study abroad support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer program $225.00.
TOUR 104, 142, 145, 170, 172, 191, 221, 234, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 259, 270: standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
TOUR 356, 371, 372, 373, 374, 400, 404, 416, 450, 451, 455, 456, 457, 470, 471: standard per credit tuition + $107.00 per credit

Approximate other costs:

TOUR 331: One international field trip where the cost is determined by the destination and size of the group involved.

Tourism Management for International Students Diploma

All Courses (except ENG 100, REC 252, TOUR 104, 221, 255, 256, WLP 153): International student standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit + TOUR 191, 234, 259 - Field Trip fee $102.00
TOUR 145: International student standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit + Field Trip $497.34
REC 252: International student standard per credit tuition + $32.97 per credit
TOUR 104: International student standard per credit tuition + $13.94 per credit + Other Fees $174.06
TOUR 221, 255, 256: International student standard per credit tuition + $50.75 per credit
WLP 153: International student standard per credit tuition + $32.97 per credit

Visual Communication (Bachelor of Design)

All IDES and DSGN courses (except IDES 133, 151, 252, 313, 414): standard per credit tuition + $283.72 per credit
IDES 133: standard per credit tuition + $283.72 per credit + Camera $1,148.46
IDES 151, 252, 313, 414: standard per credit tuition + $283.72 per credit + Laptop $1,033.72
SAID (Study Abroad IDES) courses: standard per credit tuition + $283.72 per credit. Study Abroad Support: Semester $375.00 or Short Term Summer Program $225.00