Tuition / Costs
Tuition
All sessions cost C$3000 and require a non-refundable deposit of C$300. The deposit will be subtracted from the tuition fees that students must pay once they arrive at Brandon University. These figures are subject to change.
Please note that the EAP tuition will increase to $3500 starting September 2018 term.
Tuition fees are non-refundable unless full payment has been made and the study permit application is refused. In this case, all tuition (less the deposit) will be refunded upon receipt of the visa refusal letter and the original letter of acceptance.
Textbooks and Supplies
Textbooks cost between C$250 and C$350, depending on placement level.
Accommodation
Residence: Accommodation in one of our university residences costs between C$800 and C$1000 per month. This includes room rental fees and food costs. Students must agree to stay in residence for at least three months. Short-term accommodation for the purposes of finding private accommodations is not allowed. A non-refundable residence application fee of C$60 must accompany all application.
Airport Pick-up
Brandon University is over 200 kilometers from the Winnipeg International Airport. We strongly advise that students take advantage of our airport pick-up service. If you wish to use this service, please contact international@brandonu.ca as soon as possible. If your flight arrives before 19:30 local time, the service costs C$56. If your flight arrives after 19:30, you will need to spend the night in Winnipeg (at your own expense) and you will be transported to Brandon University the next morning. We will assist in booking your hotel accommodations if you need to spend the night in Winnipeg.
Health Insurance
If you possess a study permit of at least six months of validity, you qualify for free Manitoba Health insurance coverage. Application forms are available at the Office of International Activities.
guard.me coverage is mandatory for all EAP students studying at Brandon University. Student can be able to opt-out by showing the evidence of equivalent health coverage.
guard.me MORE top up (i.e.: student eligible for Manitoba Health) – $100 per term
guard.me More (i.e.: student ineligible for Manitoba Health)- $190 per term
Coverage:
Winter Term – January 1st to April 30th
Spring/Summer Term – May 1st to August 31st
Fall Term – September 1st to December 31st
Payment Information
When you submit your application form, you must also include a course deposit and any other related service or application fees. The deposit will be subtracted from the tuition fee, which must be paid once you arrive at Brandon University.
Payment must be made in Canadian funds by one of the following methods: cash, cheque, international money order or bank transfer. If you want to pay by international money order, please make the order payable to “Brandon University”. If you want to pay by bank transfer, you will require the following information:
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
803 Rosser Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada R7A OL1
Telephone: 204-726-3000
Transit code: 00067
Account number: 010 18-11118
A convenient way to send payments can be found at: https://www.brandonu.ca/pay/international-student-payments/
All course deposits and application and service fees are non-refundable. If you pay your full tuition in advance and are unable to attend the program, these funds (less your deposit) will be refunded. Should this occur, you must return your original Letter of Acceptance and a copy of the refusal letter from Canadian Citizenship & Immigration before a refund will be issued.