Domestic Tuition Fees

Domestic Tuition and Fees for the 2026-2027 Academic Year  

Domestic tuition and fees apply to students who meet any of the following criteria: 

• You are a Canadian citizen 
• You are a permanent resident of Canada 
• You have refugee or protected status in Canada 
• You have a diplomatic visa in Canada
• You are a dependent of a diplomat in Canada
• You, your parent/legal guardian, or your spouse have a valid Canadian work permit meeting the criteria below

Document Requirements and Deadline 

• Canadian citizen: Canadian Passport 
• Permanent resident of Canada: Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) or Canadian Permanent Resident Card  
• Refugee or Protected Status in Canada: Notice of Decision issued by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. 
• Diplomat or dependent of a diplomat in Canada: Diplomatic visa or identity card in Canada.
• Canadian work permit holder or dependent of a work permit holder:
  • Valid Canadian work permit(s) for a continuous period of three (3) years immediately prior to the start date of the program,
  • Proof that you, your parent/guardian, or your spouse have resided in Canada for at least three (3) years, and
  • Proof of legal dependent relationship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate) if you are a dependent of a work permit holder.

Students whose immigration status has changed and who meet the above criteria must submit documentation verifying their updated status to the Office of Enrollment Services before the first day of the next academic term to be eligible for domestic tuition rates.

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Vancouver uses a fixed exchange rate for domestic students to calculate tuition and fees. The 2026 – 2027 exchange rate for domestic students is $1.38. This fixed exchange rate is updated every July.  

Tuition

Undergraduate Programs 

Vancouver undergraduate programs are 120-122 credits in length and usually require 8 academic terms (4 years) to complete.

For program specific costs, please refer to the estimated tuition of each program below.

Graduate Programs 

Vancouver graduate programs are 30-36 credits in length and usually require 4-5 academic terms (16 to 28 months) to complete.

For program specific costs, please refer to the estimated tuition of each program below.

Mandatory Fees

*Effective as of Winter 2027.

Other Fees

**Registration/administrative fee for new students is a non-refundable portion of the tuition deposit in case the study permit is denied by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. 

Please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at esvancouver@fdu.edu for details about other administrative fees.