This page gives the charges you can expect to incur for each of our programs. All figures are in Canadian dollars and are current for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Under the terms of the college’s longstanding affiliation agreement with McGill, students who are co-enrolled in a McGill degree (the Bachelor of Theology, Master of Divinity, or Master of Sacred Theology) pay tuition and college fees directly to the college and pay to McGill only McGill student fees.
for citizens and permanent residents of Canada
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for international students |
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|---|---|---|
Master of Divinity, Year 1 |
$4,600 + college fees + McGill fees* |
$6,950 + college fees + McGill fees* |
Master of Divinity, Year 2 |
$4,600 + college fees + McGill fees |
$6,950 + college fees + McGill fees |
Master of Divinity, Year 3 |
$4,600 + college fees + intercultural study fees |
$6,950 + college fees + intercultural study fees |
Part-time students |
$460 per 3-credit course |
$695 per 3-credit course |
Students who are either in ministry or preparing for ministry in provinces of the Anglican Communion in the Global South are eligible to pay tuition at Canadian rates. Please contact us to learn if you qualify for this exemption.
*Based on the 2023-2024 rates, McGill fees are approximately $2400 for full-time Canadian students and $3200 for full-time international students.
for Quebec residents |
for citizens and permanent residents of Canada |
for international students |
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|---|---|---|---|
Full-time |
$3,000 + colleges fees + McGill fees* |
$8,000 + college fees + McGill fees* |
$9,700 + college fees + McGill fees* |
Part-time |
$300 per 3-credit course |
$800 per 3-credit course |
$970 per 3-credit course |
Students who are either in ministry or preparing for ministry in provinces of the Anglican Communion in the Global South are eligible to pay tuition at Canadian rates. Please contact us to learn if you qualify for this exemption.
*Based on the 2023-2024 rates, McGill fees are approximately $2400 for full-time Canadian students and $3200 for full-time international students.
for citizens and permanent residents of Canada
|
for international students |
|
|---|---|---|
Full time (1 year = 30 credits) |
$4,600 + college fees + intercultural study fee |
$6,950 + college fees + intercultural study fee |
Part time |
on basis of credits taken + college fees + intercultural study fee |
on basis of credits taken + college fees + intercultural study fee |
Per 3-credit course |
$460 |
$695 |
for Quebec residents |
for citizens and permanent residents of Canada |
for international students |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Per Program (45 credits in one year) |
$4,500 + college fees + McGill fees* |
$12,000 + college fees + McGill fees* |
$14,550 + college fees + international study fee* |
Part-time |
$300 per 3-credit course |
$800 per 3-credit course |
$970 per 3-credit course |
Students who are either in ministry or preparing for ministry in provinces of the Anglican Communion in the Global South are eligible to pay tuition at Canadian rates. Please contact us to learn if you qualify for this exemption.
*Based on the 2023-2024 rates, McGill fees are approximately $2300 for full-time Canadian students and $2800 for full-time international students.
Students in the Reading and Tutorial program are charged a fee of $370 per unit.
There is also a $80 registration fee, payable at the start of the program.
Students are also responsible for purchasing their own books, which cost between $100 and $150 per unit.
Students in the Licentiate in Theology program pay the same fees as students in the Diploma in Ministry for the In Ministry Year.
Application and Evaluation: $150
French for Ministry Intensive Course: $500
Final Evaluation and Completion: $150
Students in the Licentiate in Ministry program pay fees as they take courses. These fees are paid directly to the institution that is offering the course and are set by that institution. For courses offered at Dio, students typically pay $460 per three-credit course.
In addition, students in the Licentiate in Ministry program pay a program fee of $300 for each six month period that they are enrolled in the program. This fee covers the coordination of the program and ongoing spiritual formation.
Students taking a course of studies for a United Church testamur pay fees on a per-credit basis to the college. These fees are typically $460 per 3-credit course.
Amount |
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|---|---|
Common Room Membership |
$50 per semester |
College Council fee |
$30 per semester |
Opening year retreat |
$140 (fall semester only) |
Student services |
$150 per semester |
Administrative fees |
$80 per semester |
Intercultural Study fee |
$600 (for M.Div. Year 3 and Diploma in Ministry students only) |
Why can't international students study part-time?
To maintain a study permit in Canada, international students must be full-time students, defined as 4 3-credit courses per semester. There are certain, limited exceptions to this policy.
How do you determine Quebec residency?
The college follows the same standards as McGill in determining Quebec residency. See https://www.mcgill.ca/legaldocuments/quebec.
How do you determine Canadian residency?
Students in this category must be Canadian citizens (resident or non-resident) or permanent residents at the time of enrollment in the college. Students in this category may also be non-citizens who are being sponsored for ordination in a diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada. Such students will need to provide attestation from their bishop of their status in an ordination process.
Do you have a refund policy?
Yes. The college’s refund policy is available on the policies page or may be downloaded directly.
How am I billed? How do I pay?
Students are invoiced at the beginning of each semester (or the beginning of each unit, for Reading and Tutorial students). Bills may be paid within 30 days by cheque or credit card to the college. If you are having difficulty in paying your bill, please contact the principal.
Do you accept student loans?
Students co-enrolled in McGill University (M.Div., B.Th., S.T.M.) may apply financial aid from the Government of Quebec, other agencies in Canada, and the U.S. Department of Education towards their bill.
The Montreal School of Theology is not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. As a result, students in the third year of the M.Div. program or in the Dip.Min. are not able to apply American financial aid toward their fees, nor are they eligible to have existing student loans deferred.
Do you offer a discount for international students training for ministry in the Anglican Communion?
Yes. Students who are already ordained or are preparing for ministry in certain provinces of the Anglican Communion are eligible to pay tuition at the rate payable for residents of Canada. Further details are available in our Anglican Communion tuition policy, available on the policies page or for direct download.
Do you offer a discount to international students training for ministry in the United Church and affiliated denominations?
Yes. International students who are attending Dio in preparation for United Church ministry may be eligible to pay tuition at a rate payable for residents of Canada. If you think this situation applies to you, please reach out to us.
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