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Graduate ancillary fee breakdown

All students pay ancillary fees to enable access to services at a lower cost than would be possible on an individual basis. We understand that you may not use all of the available services, and we encourage you to make use of services that you feel will enrich your student experience.

The following are ancillary fees for graduate students studying in both flat-fee and fee-per-credit programs in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Fees vary for full-time and part-time graduate students, as indicated below.

Ancillary fees are in addition to tuition fees (domestic and international).

Ancillary fees you may choose to opt-out of

  • Health and Dental, Legal Protection Program, My Virtual Doctor

    These fees are charged once per academic year to full-time students only, in the semester you are starting in.

    You have the ability to opt-out of a portion of the health and dental insurance fee by providing proof of preexisting coverage. Find out more about the health and dental insurance opt-out process.

    You can also choose to opt out of the legal protection program if you wish. Find out more about the legal protection program opt-out process.

    You have the ability to opt-out of myvirtualdoctor. Find out more about the myvirtualdoctor opt-out process. 

    Name
    Description
    Fall 2025
    Winter 2026
    Spring/summer 2026
    Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time
    Health and dental Health and dental plan that provides coverage to supplement the provincial health plan. This includes prescription, dental, vision, travel and more.

    $305.00

    N/A

    $247.00

    N/A

    $188.97

    N/A
    Legal Protection Program Through the OTSU, this fee provides students with access to legal representation for housing, employment, and academic discipline disputes and an informational legal hotline for all areas of law. $33.24 N/A $22.16 N/A $22.16 N/A
    My Virtual Doctor Provides domestic and international students and immediate families with individual access to qualified medical care through a virtual platform 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week to address many of the common concerns faced by students. $44.07 N/A $44.07 N/A $44.07

    N/A

Mandatory ancillary fees

  • Full-time

    The following fees are charged per semester.

     Item

    Description

    Annual

    Per semester

    Percent increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026

    Sports and Recreation

    Recreational programming that enables students to participate in sport, recreation and wellness activities using facilities on campus, in the local community as well as at home. Programming is delivered in person and online, and includes fitness classes, healthy eating and nutrition, meditation and mindfulness, strategies for healthy living and other topics to promote student well-being.

    $100.50

    $33.50

    2.5%

    Open Access

    Supports student services online and in-person such as "avoid the line" QLess registration, copyright compliance, security monitoring and Code Blue stations as well as 24/7 access to student study spaces, including security services.

    $36.95

    $12.32

    2.0%

    Student Life Communications

    This fee supports coordinating and administering student communication initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students, ensuring that students are informed about upcoming services, supports, workshops, activities, and events that promote student engagement and campus life awareness.

    $41.35

    $13.79

    0.0%

    Career Readiness

    Career services and supports offered through Student Life that help students plan for their careers throughout their studies and successfully transition to work or further education. Services are delivered in person and online and include career counselling, specialist and peer advising, workshops, job portal, employer recruitment and other career-related events.

    $46.82

    $15.61

    -37.7%

    Student Safety and Accessibility

    Student safety programs that provide access to 24/7 supports, including a Campus Walk program and Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT), a student first-aid response team.

    $94.19

    $31.40

    2.0%

    Health Services (general)

    Health services that provide students access to medical care at the university. Services are delivered in person and online and include a medical clinic, naturopathic, chiropractic and physiotherapy services, a pharmacy and a part-time psychiatrist.

    $29.85

    $9.95

    2.0%

    Campus ID (Ucard)

    Campus identification services that provide students with a digital Ontario Tech Ucard to be used for a variety of on- and off-campus services. The fee increase enables us to transform the UCard from a simple ID card to a multipurpose access card for the campus community. 

    $40.72

    $13.58

    2.0%

    Physical and Virtual Infrastructure Enhancements

    Supports improvements to physical and virtual infrastructure for use by students, including network upgrades, technological improvements, access to collaborative tools, renovations and furniture replacements in student spaces, maintenance and utilities. A portion funds environmentally-related projects such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction and recycling and student projects.

    $168.39

    $56.13

    2.0%

    Mental Health Sciences

    Mental health services that help all students manage the pressures of university life. Services are delivered in person and online, and include professional, short-term counselling and therapy services, support groups, self-help tools and resources, and referrals to community supports and services.

    $73.08

    $24.36

    2.0%

    Student Life Admin

    This fee supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive student-focused programs and services that serve undergraduate and graduate students' programs and services that enrich campus life and promote student engagement, wellness, and personal growth.

    $37.60

    $12.54

    0%

    Student Success Support

    This fee enables the university to provide students with programming and initiatives that assist them with achieving academic success on their path to graduation.

    $34.65

    $11.55

    2.0%

    Wellness and Health Promotion

    Wellness programs and activities that promote positive health and well-being through campus events and activities. Programs are delivered online and in-person, and include such topics as consent and sexual violence prevention, smoking and cannabis harm reduction, addiction awareness, and stress management.

    $16.70

    $5.57

    2.0%

    U-PASS

    Student transit pass that provides low-cost, unlimited travel each semester on Durham Region Transit and OneFare DRT-GO Transit routes.

    $481.02

    $160.34

    4.9%

    Convocation

    Services offered through the Registrar's Office that document student achievement, such as the production of parchments and transcripts, as well as convocation.

    $7.40

    $2.47

    2.0%

    Campus Clubs

    OTSU recognizes and supports the formation of Clubs as an integral part of student life. Clubs act as a forum where students can connect for information, philanthropic, religious, cultural, social purposes and educational opportunities.

    $5.77

    $1.93

    2.0%

    Campus Life and Events

    The OTSU, in efforts to create healthy communities and a balanced, just and prosperous society – facilitates, supports, sparks informs and provides spaces for people to come together, generate new ideas and take action. Nurturing community leadership, particularly through participatory programming, civic engagement and skills-building programs.

    $14.05

    $4.69

    2.0%

    Community and Social Programming

    Services offered through the Registrar's Office that document student achievement, such as the production of parchments and transcripts, as well as convocation.

    $13.70

    $4.57

    2.0%

    Grad Engagement Fee

    Engagement programming and resources that help students adjust to university life and enrich their experience throughout their studies.

    $60.72

    $20.24

    -17.7%

    Student Learning

    Learning services and resources that strengthen students’ academic skills and promote success in writing, mathematics, science and engineering, and English as another language. Services are delivered in person and online, and include peer tutoring, facilitated study sessions, specialist support, workshops and special events delivered in person and online.

    $94.88

    $31.63

    25.3%

    Student Representation and Leadership

    OTSU provides representation and leadership for students at the university to improve the overall student experience and provide oversight of essential student services.

    $10.56

    $3.52

    2.0%

    Student Societies

    OTSU supports the functioning and logistics of OTSU Societies. These student-driven groups act as a forum where students gather, on-campus and digitally, for educational and social purposes. Their intent is to enrich the student experience of its membership. Each faculty is represented by one society.

    $3.66

    $1.22

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FBIT only)

    Membership fee for the FBIT Student Society that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $14.53

    $4.85

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FEAS only)

    Membership fee for the FEAS Student Society that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $20.02

    $6.68

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FHSc only)

    Membership fee for the Student Society of Health Science that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $10.72

    $3.58

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FSCI only)

    Membership fee for the Student Society of the Faculty of Science that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $16.07

    $5.36

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FSSH only)

    Membership fee for the Student Society of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $7.88

    $2.63

    2.0%

    Instructional Resource

    Assist in the maintenance of specialized facilities/software including the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment in addition to providing the instructional support required by the curriculum.

    $154.87

    $51.63

    2.0%

    Wellness and Support Services

    OTSU provides a centralized space on campus for students to have access to a variety of resources and programs, both on-campus and virtually, which focus on their mental well being and overall wellness.

    $12.50

    $4.17

    2.0%

    World University Services of Canada

    Student refugee program that sponsors a student refugee and covers their living expenses during their first two years of undergraduate study.

    $3.02

    $1.01

    2.0%

    Benefit Plan Coordination

    Co-ordinates the student health and dental plan, including the negotiation and management of the plan and opt-out processes.

    $25.62

    $8.54

    2.0%

    Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre

    Funds programming and activities designed to support student engagement in sports, recreation and physical health-related activities that includes access to state-of-the-art facilities, as well as individualized strategies for students while at home. The construction, expansion, improvement and operating costs of current and future sports facilities on campus are also supported by the fee.

    $185.42

    $61.81

    1.0%

    OTSU Building

    OTSU space that houses programs and services for students. This fee is used for the mortgage payment, maintenance, repairs, capital refresh, and operating costs.

    $119.00

    $39.67

    2.0%

    Varsity Sports

    Supports student involvement in varsity sports teams as sports enthusiasts and fans of Ontario Tech's 15 Ridgeback teams. The fee includes student community building and engagement, promotions and giveaways, free admission to home games, as well as live streaming of games. The fee provides ongoing support to student-athletes and teams both on and off the field, including coaching, athlete peers mentoring, student-athlete training and development, mental and physical well-being, equipment and uniforms and travel to away games.

    $86.66

    $28.89

    2.5%
  • Part-time

     The following fees are charged per semester.

     Item

    Description

    Annual

    Per semester

    Percent increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026

    Sports and Recreation

    Recreational programming that enables students to participate in sport, recreation and wellness activities using facilities on campus, in the local community as well as at home. Programming is delivered in person and online, and includes fitness classes, healthy eating and nutrition, meditation and mindfulness, strategies for healthy living and other topics to promote student well-being.

    $50.25

    $16.75

    2.5%

    Open Access

    Supports student services online and in-person such as "avoid the line" QLess registration, copyright compliance, security monitoring and Code Blue stations as well as 24/7 access to student study spaces, including security services.

    $18.48

    $6.16

    2.0%

    Student Life Communications

    This fee supports coordinating and administering student communication initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students, ensuring that students are informed about upcoming services, supports, workshops, activities, and events that promote student engagement and campus life awareness.

    $20.70

    $6.90

    0.0%

    Career Readiness

    Career services and supports offered through Student Life that help students plan for their careers throughout their studies and successfully transition to work or further education. Services are delivered in person and online and include career counselling, specialist and peer advising, workshops, job portal, employer recruitment and other career-related events.

    $23.43

    $7.81

    -37.7%

    Student Safety and Accessibility

    Student safety programs that provide access to 24/7 supports, including a Campus Walk program and Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT), a student first-aid response team.

    $47.10

    $15.70

    2.0%

    Health Services (general)

    Health services that provide students access to medical care at the university. Services are delivered in person and online and include a medical clinic, naturopathic, chiropractic and physiotherapy services, a pharmacy and a part-time psychiatrist.

    $14.94

    $4.98

    2.0%

    Campus ID (Ucard)

    Campus identification services that provide students with a digital Ontario Tech Ucard to be used for a variety of on- and off-campus services. The fee increase enables us to transform the UCard from a simple ID card to a multipurpose access card for the campus community. 

    $20.37

    $6.79

    2.0%

    Physical and Virtual Infrastructure Enhancements

    Supports improvements to physical and virtual infrastructure for use by students, including network upgrades, technological improvements, access to collaborative tools, renovations and furniture replacements in student spaces, maintenance and utilities. A portion funds environmentally-related projects such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction and recycling and student projects.

    $84.21

    $28.07

    2.0%

    Mental Health Sciences

    Mental health services that help all students manage the pressures of university life. Services are delivered in person and online, and include professional, short-term counselling and therapy services, support groups, self-help tools and resources, and referrals to community supports and services.

    $36.54

    $12.18

    2.0%

    Student Life Admin

    This fee supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive student-focused programs and services that serve undergraduate and graduate students' programs and services that enrich campus life and promote student engagement, wellness, and personal growth.

    $18.81

    $6.27

    0%

    Student Success Support

    This fee enables the university to provide students with programming and initiatives that assist them with achieving academic success on their path to graduation.

    $17.34

    $5.78

    2.0%

    Wellness and Health Promotion

    Wellness programs and activities that promote positive health and well-being through campus events and activities. Programs are delivered online and in-person, and include such topics as consent and sexual violence prevention, smoking and cannabis harm reduction, addiction awareness, and stress management.

    $8.34

    $2.79

    2.0%

    Convocation

    Services offered through the Registrar's Office that document student achievement, such as the production of parchments and transcripts, as well as convocation.

    $3.72

    $1.24

    2.0%

    Campus Clubs

    OTSU recognizes and supports the formation of Clubs as an integral part of student life. Clubs act as a forum where students can connect for information, philanthropic, religious, cultural, social purposes and educational opportunities.

    $2.91

    $0.97

    2.0%

    Campus Life and Events

    The OTSU, in efforts to create healthy communities and a balanced, just and prosperous society – facilitates, supports, sparks informs and provides spaces for people to come together, generate new ideas and take action. Nurturing community leadership, particularly through participatory programming, civic engagement and skills-building programs.

    $7.05

    $2.35

    2.0%

    Community and Social Programming

    Services offered through the Registrar's Office that document student achievement, such as the production of parchments and transcripts, as well as convocation.

    $6.87

    $2.29

    2.0%

    Grad Engagement Fee

    Engagement programming and resources that help students adjust to university life and enrich their experience throughout their studies.

    $30.36

    $10.12

    -17.7%

    Student Learning

    Learning services and resources that strengthen students’ academic skills and promote success in writing, mathematics, science and engineering, and English as another language. Services are delivered in person and online, and include peer tutoring, facilitated study sessions, specialist support, workshops and special events delivered in person and online.

    $47.55

    $15.82

    25.3%

    Student Representation and Leadership

    OTSU provides representation and leadership for students at the university to improve the overall student experience and provide oversight of essential student services.

    $5.28

    $1.76

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FBIT only)

    Membership fee for the FBIT Student Society that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $7.29

    $2.43

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FEAS only)

    Membership fee for the FEAS Student Society that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $10.02

    $3.34

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FHSc only)

    Membership fee for the Student Society of Health Science that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $5.37

    $1.79

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FSCI only)

    Membership fee for the Student Society of the Faculty of Science that provides a variety of student-related services and events that are exclusive to their members. Societies provide members with an opportunity to network, socialize and enhance their postsecondary experience.

    $8.04

    $2.68

    2.0%

    Student Society Fee (FSSH only)

    Assist in the maintenance of specialized facilities/software including the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment in addition to providing the instructional support required by the curriculum.

    $3.96

    $1.32

    2.0%

    Instructional Resource

    Assist in the maintenance of specialized facilities/software including the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment in addition to providing the instructional support required by the curriculum.

    $77.46

    $25.82

    2.0%

    Wellness and Support Services

    OTSU provides a centralized space on campus for students to have access to a variety of resources and programs, both on-campus and virtually, which focus on their mental well being and overall wellness.

    $6.27

    $2.09

    2.0%

    World University Services of Canada

    Student refugee program that sponsors a student refugee and covers their living expenses during their first two years of undergraduate study.

    $1.53

    $0.51

    2.0%

Mandatory ancillary fee – international students

  • International Health Insurance

    The International Health Insurance fee is charged to all full-time international students on an annual basis. International graduate students who start their program in January or May will be charged a pro-rated amount for their International Health Insurance. You will still be responsible for the full annual amount the following September.

    Please visit the International Office's website for additional information regarding the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) Health and Dental Plan.

    Name
    Description
    Fall 2025
    Winter 2026
    Spring/summer 2026
    Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time
    International Health Insurance Health insurance plan for international students at the university. 

    $756.00

    N/A

    $504.00

    N/A

    $252

    N/A