Annual fees for Geography and Aviation / Science and Aviation students
Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Ontario
| Fees and associated costs | Approximate annual tuition cost | Approximate total cost over four-year degree |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees (Faculty of Environment, Faculty of Science) | $9,000* | $36,000* |
| Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) flight training | TBD | $93,000† |
| Total degree cost | $129,000† | |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents living outside of Ontario
| Fees and associated costs | Approximate annual tuition cost | Approximate total cost over four-year degree |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees (Faculty of Environment, Faculty of Science) | $9,500* | $38,000* |
| Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) flight training | TBD | $93,000† |
| Total degree cost | $131,000† | |
Quebec students: Quebec Student Aid will not fund any portion of the Science and Aviation, Geography and Aviation, or Aviation Specialization programs. Please reach out to Student Awards and Financial Aid through The Centre for more information on Quebec Student Aid.
International students
| Fees and associated costs | Approximate annual tuition cost | Approximate total cost over four-year degree |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees (Faculty of Environment, Faculty of Science) | $48,000 – $50,000* | $192,000 - $200,000* |
| Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) flight training | TBD | $93,000† |
| Total degree cost | $285,000 - $293,000*† | |
Out of the 20.0 course units required to graduate from both the Geography and Aviation and Science and Aviation programs, 5.0 course units are transfer credits from WWFC. This results in tuition savings for students than obtaining an undergraduate degree (regular system of study) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) separately.
* University of Waterloo tuition fees and other incidentals listed above are estimates and are subject to change. Learn more on Waterloo's Future Students website.
†WWFC strives to keep the program pricing consistent with the indicated costs. However, pricing is subject to change based on aircraft insurance rates, fuel prices and other aircraft fee changes.
Financing your education
Paying your fees
University of Waterloo tuition fees are paid to the university on a per-term basis. These fees cover the cost of your university courses, as well as other incidental fees, including health and dental plans, the UPass fee for Grand River Transit, etc.
WWFC fees are used to cover the costs of classes, flight labs, briefings, and flights. WWFC fees can be paid by online bank payment, Interact/debit, cheque, etc. Fees are paid in installments throughout the year. WWFC will provide a payment schedule and breakdown of anticipated flight costs during their intake interview. It’s important to note that the flight training portion of your education cannot be covered by OSAP or any other provincial/ territorial financial aid.
Quebec residents may wish to contact Quebec Student Aid for details on funding limitations.
Students can use a combination of payment methods to cover flight training fees, such as a Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP), bank loan or line of credit, personal payment, third-party funding, or scholarships. Learn more about WWFC’s local financial partnerships.