University of Lethbridge: Tuition, Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

The University of Lethbridge charges international undergraduates CAD 24,662.20 in tuition for a full-time year in 2026/27. With mandatory fees, including the Students' Union health and dental plan and a transit pass, the yearly total is CAD 26,390.98.

That is well below Alberta's 2026/27 average of CAD 36,369 for international undergraduates (Statistics Canada). Add three intakes, a late fall deadline and a large program list, and uLethbridge is one of the best-value choices in western Canada.

Why uLethbridge is good value

• Clear, moderate fees: one published yearly figure for international undergraduates.
• Three intakes: fall, winter and summer (May) for undergraduates.
• Late deadlines: 15 June for fall 2027, giving you time to prepare documents.
• Low graduate tuition for international MSc students, and graduate funding or assistantships are possible.
• Published living-cost estimate: about CAD 1,450 per month off campus in shared housing.

Tuition and fees for international students

The university also estimates books at CAD 1,500 a year and off-campus living at CAD 1,450 a month in shared accommodation. For international MSc students, tuition is CAD 5,482.60 per term for the first three terms, then continuation fees of CAD 1,644.76 per term (2026/27 schedule). See the tuition and fees page.

English-taught programs

Our data lists 106 bachelor's, 64 master's and 9 doctoral programs. There is a main campus in Lethbridge and a Calgary campus for business. Examples:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, including Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Biochemistry and Chemistry
• Agricultural Biotechnology and Agricultural Studies (BSc)
• Bachelor of Health Sciences in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling
• BA in Anthropology, Archaeology and Geography, or Cinema and Media Studies, and a BFA in Art Studio
• MSc, MA and PhD programs with a common international deadline

Deadlines

Programs may close early when they are full, and B.Ed. programs close on 1 February 2027. The winter 2027 undergraduate intake closed on 21 September 2026. For graduate study, some majors use 1 or 15 February, and the May second review is for domestic applicants only.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's

• A secondary school credential that meets your country's minimum in the international requirements table; competitive programs may ask for more.
• English: IELTS 6.5 (bands at least 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86 (or 4.5 on the new scale), PTE 61, CAEL 70 or Duolingo 120. Tests must be at most two years old.
• Official transcripts from all schools, with certified English translations and the originals.
• Students with six or more transferable university courses apply as transfer students.

Master's and PhD

Apply through ApplyWeb with unofficial transcripts, references, a CV, a letter of intent and English results (same thresholds as undergraduate). Thesis-based programs usually require a confirmed supervisor. Minimum grades depend on the program.

Scholarships

High school applicants who apply by 15 December are automatically considered for the Board of Governors Admission Scholarship if they are eligible. Graduate students can receive funding and assistantships. See our scholarships guide for more.

Budget, work and life after graduation

IRCC asks you to prove first-year tuition, CAD 23,448 for living costs and return travel. During your degree you can work off campus up to 24 hours per week in term time and full-time in scheduled breaks. After graduating, you may apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit within 180 days. Read our work and stay in Canada guide.

Honest pros and cons

Who uLethbridge suits

uLethbridge suits students who want a full-size program list at a moderate price, especially in science, computer science, agriculture-related fields, health sciences and business. It is also a good fit if you are late in your planning, because the fall international deadline is in June. If you need a big-city job market during your studies, compare it with universities in Calgary or Edmonton, keeping in mind their higher fees.

Mistakes to avoid

• Waiting for the 15 June deadline. Programs may close early when full, and you still need time for the PAL, study permit and biometrics. Apply by 15 December if you want the Board of Governors Admission Scholarship.
• Mixing up graduate deadlines. The May second review and the 1 October winter deadline are for domestic applicants only; international graduate applicants use 15 January.
• Forgetting continuation fees. MSc tuition drops after three terms, but continuation fees of CAD 1,644.76 per term still apply.
• Sending only translations. uLethbridge asks for certified English translations plus the original-language documents.
• Using an old test. English results older than two years are not accepted.

How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Choose your program

   Browse uLethbridge programs and check the intake.

2. 2

   Check country and English rules

   Use the international requirements page.

3. 3

   Apply through ApplyAlberta

   Undergraduates use ApplyAlberta; graduate students use ApplyWeb. Apply by 15 December for scholarship consideration.

4. 4

   Submit documents on time

   For fall 2027: admission documents by 30 June and final documents by 15 July 2027.

5. 5

   Get your PAL and study permit

   Follow our how to apply guide for the visa timeline.

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