Financial Matters
As a student at UTSC it is important to keep in mind 3 types of costs you will need to pay for the duration of your studies:
- Tuition Fees, which depend on the program of study that you are in.
- Incidental Fees, which include compulsory Non-Academic Incidental Fees and Ancillary Fees, such as the gym fees, student union fees, etc. (there is no difference in the incidental fees for Domestic and International students).
- Living/studying costs
The following presents the estimated cost of living and studying at U of T for a 12 month period. These figures are in Canadian dollars.
The student’s choice of accommodation will be a major factor in establishing the cost of living.
Accommodation $7,300 – $14,000
living on-campus or off-campus with no “meal plan“
Food $4,000 – $5,500
Clothing $1,200 – $3,000
including one-time purchases of winter coats & boots
Local transportation $1,184
Miscellaneous $1,200 – $2,400
includes postage, stationery, dry cleaning and laundry, pharmacy supplies, entertainment and recreation, etc.
Books, Supplies, and Instruments $100 – $150 per course
Health Insurance $684 (2011-2012)
University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory and will be added to your student account
This amount of money will permit an adequate but NOT a luxurious standard of living, and does not include costs of travel within Canada, nor travel to and from your home country.
