Tuition: If you’re participating in an exchange program, you are required to pay all compulsory incidental fees and your tuition fees will be assessed at the University of Waterloo for the respective term abroad. You will be charged for 2.5 units whether you take three, four or five courses abroad. No matter where you end up travelling, it’s your responsibility to pay your tuition fees by the applicable term deadline to avoid late fees. The process for paying your tuition fees remains the same as it would for any other academic term at Waterloo. If you’re participating in a study abroad program, your tuition fees will be assessed at the host school for the respective program. Remember to carefully review all the payment details listed by the host.
Living expenses: Whether you calculate expenses by term, or on a monthly basis, you will need to pay for housing, food, books/supplies, and airfare. Most host schools provide an overview of approximate costs, which can be found on Waterloo Passport, or directly on the host's website. We would recommend that you research these costs and make a travel budget. Don’t forget to factor in the difference between your host country currency and the Canadian dollar when calculating!
