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About
Please find the 2023-24 tuition and fees for your specific program and visa status below. All prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change year-to-year. If you have any questions, please contact Student Records.
McMaster Divinity College awards approximately half a million dollars in financial assistance to our students each year. This money is awarded on a needs basis and does not need to be repaid. Students should apply for financial aid in order to qualify:
Students may also take advantage of the following opportunities:
Graduate Assistantships
PhD students may apply to work as a Graduate Assistant (GA) which pays an additional $4,500, up to a maximum of 10 hours per week (240 hours total). These placements are awarded on a competitive basis to students in good academic standing and are most often awarded to PhD students.
Academic Achievement Awards
MDC awards more than $26,000 in academic awards and prizes each year. Students who show exceptional ability in specified areas may receive additional awards and prizes at the end of each academic year. Please note, Certificate, LOP, and Occasional students do not qualify for these awards.
OSAP Grants & Loans
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Ontario students enrolled in PhD, MA, MDiv, MTS, and Certificate programs may be eligible for grants and loans awarded by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). When applying for OSAP, please indicate McMaster Divinity College as your institution. For questions regarding OSAP, contact MDC’s Financial Aid Office at mdcaid@mcmaster.ca.
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Master of Divinity & Master of Theological Studies
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsInternational Students
Non-Canadian and visa studentsPer course $ 757.32 $ 1,100.00 Per year
Full-time at 9 courses$ 6,815.88 $ 9,900.00 All fees are subject to an additional $20 registration fee.
Full-time and part-time students must also pay MDC student fees and student & GSA health fees. Applicable UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
More Details on Fees Fees for MMU Degree Students
The fee to audit a course is $300. Discounts for alumni and seniors available.
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Master of Arts (Christian Studies)
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsInternational Students
Non-Canadian and visa studentsPer year $ 9,850.00 $ 9,850.00 MA students must pay a minimum of 2 years in the program (excluding students in the accelerated MA–PhD option).
All fees are subject to an additional $25 registration fee.
Full-time and part-time students must also pay MDC student fees and student & GSA health fees. Applicable UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
More Details on Fees Fees for Student Enrolled Prior to Fall 2023
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Accelerated MA–PhD Option
Year 1: MA Tuition
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsInternational Students
Non-Canadian and visa studentsPer year $ 9,850.00 $ 9,850.00 All fees are subject to an additional $25 registration fee.
Full-time and part-time students must also pay MDC student fees and student & GSA health fees. Applicable UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
More Details on Fees Fees for Student Enrolled Prior to Fall 2023
Year 2-5: PhD Tuition
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsInternational Students
Non-Canadian and visa studentsPer year $ 19,035.15 $ 19,035.15 All fees are subject to an additional $150 registration fee.
Students must also pay MDC student fees and student & GSA health fees. Applicable UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Christian Theology)
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsInternational Students
Non-Canadian and visa studentsPer year $ 19,035.15 $ 19,035.15 PhD students must pay a minimum of 4 years of tuition in the program, regardless of finish time.
All fees are subject to an additional $150 registration fee.
Students must also pay MDC student fees and student & GSA health fees. Applicable UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
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Doctor of Practical Theology
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsInternational Students
Non-Canadian and visa studentsPer year $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 DPT students must pay a minimum of 3 years of tuition in the program.
All fees are subject to an additional $25 registration fee.
Students must also pay MDC student fees and student & GSA health fees. Applicable UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
More Details on Fees Fees for Students Enrolled Prior to 2022
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Graduate Certificates
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsPer course $ 757.32 Per program
6 courses$ 4,543.92 All fees are subject to an additional $20 registration fee.
Students must also pay MDC student fees and student & GSA health fees. Applicable UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
The fee to audit a course is $300. Discounts for alumni and seniors available.
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Occasional / Letter of Permission (LOP) Students
Domestic Students
Canadian studentsInternational Students
Non-Canadian and visa students (includes single UHIP coverage)Per course $ 757.32 $ 1,100.00 All fees are subject to an additional $20 registration fee.
Students must also pay MDC student fees and applicable student & GSA health fees. UHIP premiums will be added for international students. Find information on these fees below.
The fee to audit a course is $300. Discounts for alumni and seniors available.
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MDC Student Fees
MDC student fees are $42.00 per course, up to a maximum of $400, or 10 courses (30 units). These fees cover a variety of programs and activities for students, including Divinity Students’ Association (DSA) lunches and events, IT support, library access, and your subscription to the Digital Theological Library.
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Student & GSA Health Fees
Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, you are required to pay GSA Health fees. Once students reach 18 units, regardless of status, are required to pay Student Health fees. The rates for these fees are below, more information on the GSA health plan is available at www.studentcare.ca.
Student Health Plan $ 70.21 GSA Health $ 251.00 - UHIP Premiums for International Students
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Refund Policy
Refund Policy – All 3-unit courses, plus MA and DPT program courses
Please note that all fees or fines are not refundable after the last day to add/drop. See the MDC calendar for this date.
If dropping a course is due to a health issue, MDC will consider a change in refund upon receipt of a doctor’s note sent to the Registrar.
To request a refund or to find out more about our refund policy, contact Student Records.
Refund Policy – PhD program
Since PhD students pay an annual amount, there is no charge for dropping courses. However, if a PhD student withdraws from the program, tuition up to the end of the withdrawal month will be charged. -
Contact Us
Questions? Returning students can contact Student Records at divreg@mcmaster.ca or 905.525.9140 x23277.
