ALGOMA UNIVERSITY

Established in 1965, Algoma University is an undergraduate-only university based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a scenic city at the heart of the Great Lakes, along the Canada-U.S.A. border.

Algoma is a teaching-focused institution that places an emphasis on providing a high quality student experience while serving the needs of Northern Ontario. With over 30 academic programs spanning the liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines, students learn in a student-centred environment. Small classes, cooperative education, unique research activities and other opportunities for experiential learning support student success. Students work alongside faculty conducting cutting-edge research. Such opportunities contribute to a 96 percent employment rate within two years of graduation.

STUDENT ENROLMENT

Full-time (undergraduates)
1,000

Part-time (undergraduates)
300

Source: Council of Ontario Universities (2018 preliminary fall enrolment)

TUITION FEES

CANADIAN STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$6,517

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$17,252

Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities (2018-19).

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

RESIDENCE

On- and off-campus