Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
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Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Spencer Engineering Building
Room 2079
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Financial Planning
Below is an overview of estimated costs associated with attending graduate school full-time over a 12-month period. It is important to note that costs depend on a number of factors, including a student's program, familial situation, and personal needs. These estimates should only serve as a guideline, and do not include funding estimates received from internal and external scholarhips and aid. All costs are estimated in Canadian dollars.
Estimated Annual Cost of Living | |
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Housing | $8,500 - $15,000 |
Food | $1,500 - $2,000 |
Personal and Household Expenses | $1,500 - $2,000 |
Entertainment | $800 - $1,000 |
Transportation | $0 - $600 |
Total | $12,300 - $20,600 |
Note: All full-time graduate students are provided a bus pass for city transit by the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) each term, which covers public transportation offered by the London Transit Commission (LTC). Transportation costs listed in the above table are for all other forms of travel.
Estimated Education Costs | |
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Fees and Tuition | Please view the Fee Schedules provided by the Office of the Registrar |
Textbooks, Equipment, and Supplies | $500 - $1,200 |
Computer | $600 - $1,100 |
Entertainment | $800 - $1,000 |
Health Plan and Prescriptions | $50 - $800 |
Total | $1,950 - $4,100 plus tuition |