Fees and financing your education

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

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.



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. Learn more about WWFC’s local financial partnerships.