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Last Updated: July 3, 2024
Tuition and Fees Total – Fall 2025 Intake
Below is the total estimated tuition and student fees (in Canadian dollars). Please note that all fees may be subject to change.
Master of Digital Media
- Canadian/Permanent Resident: : $42,194.93
- International: $72,886.50
Technical Communications Bundle
- All students: $17,734.59
Visiting International Students
- All students: $1,117.86
Your $1,000 CAD Admission Deposit will automatically be deducted from your first term.
Breakdown per Term
Tuition Breakdown
Technical Communications Bundle
| Number of Terms | 2 |
| Fee per term(CAD) | $6,667.00 |
| Total Tuition | $13,334.00 |
Master of Digital Media
| Domestic (CAD) | International (CAD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Terms | 3 | 3 |
| Fee per Term (CAD) | $12,442.86 | $22,573.05 |
| Internship Fee | $624.24 | $624.24 |
| Internship Fee (Optional Cont.) | $312.12 | $312.12 |
| Total Tuition (Includes 3 terms + internship) | $37,952.82 | $68,343.39 |
International Visiting Students
| Number of Terms | 1 |
| Fee per Term & Total Tuition (CAD) | $350.00 |
Student Fees Breakdown
To learn more about student fees, please refer to SFU’s fees page.
| Student Fees | Technical Communications Bundle | MDM Students | International Visiting Students |
| U-Pass *exemption eligibility | $187.60 per term | $187.60 per term | $187.60 per term |
| Student Services Fee | $53.05 per term | $53.05 per term | $53.05 per term |
| Recreation Athletics Fee | $88.37 per term | $88.37 per term for 3 terms | $88.37 per term |
| Student Activity Fee *additional breakdown available | $79.52 per term | $79.52 per term | $79.52 per term |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $12.00 per term for 3 terms | N/A |
| Health Plan Medical *funding support available | $280.16 per policy year (Sept. 1 – Aug. 31) | $280.16 per policy year (Sept. 1 – Aug. 31) | N/A |
| Health Plan Dental *funding support available | $300.00 per policy year (Sept. 1 – Aug. 31) | $300.00 per policy year (Sept. 1 – Aug. 31) | N/A |
| International Medical Insurance (international students only) *opt-out available | $281.00 one-time payment | $281.00 one-time payment | $281.00 one-time payment |
| Equipment Deposit *Refundable at the end of the MDM Program | $1,500.00 one-time payment | $1,500.00 one-time payment | N/A |
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Scholarships, Bursaries, and Funding Support
*Please note that even if you are confirmed for a bursary or scholarship, it is up to the student to pay their tuition and fees by the deadline. Distribution of funds may come after the deadline and recipients are not excused from late payment deadlines.
CDM Scholarships
Many of our students receive a scholarship or other financial assistance throughout the program. For new students, you don’t need to apply for scholarships. You are automatically put into the scholarship pool when you apply. Learn more about scholarships.
Technology Scholarship
The Master of Digital Media program is committed to ensuring students have the software and hardware required to successfully complete the program. Students who are enrolled full time and have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 will qualify to receive up to $2,000.00 CAD (lifetime amount) towards hardware/software purchases.
Bursaries
- SFU Graduate Bursaries are need-based funding offered by SFU per term. You can apply for this in the first week of each term and they are based on your personal, financial situation.
- The annual GSS Benefit Plan Bursary is intended to offset the costs of the extended Health & Dental Benefit Plan ($500) for graduate students in demonstrated financial need.
Jobs
On-Campus
There are a small number of on-campus jobs and assistant positions. These will be made available during your studies and hours range from 5 to 10 hours per week. Learn more about campus jobs. Students are also eligible to work on SFU’S campuses.
Off-Campus
You have the option to work off-campus up to 24 hours a week if you meet the eligibility requirements. However, we recommend limiting your work hours to a maximum of 10 hours per week to ensure you can prioritize your studies.
Family Subsidy
Do you have a child and are you in financial need? Apply for the family subsidy!
Student Loans
We recommend reviewing your eligibility for student loans in your home country. We encourage students to apply at least four weeks before their first day of studies each term to ensure that they receive their funding before the tuition payment deadline: see deadlines. When inputting the school you will be attending, use Simon Fraser University.
See Financial Aid and Awards for more details.
External Scholarships
We encourage students to check the various governmental resources in your home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships. Students may also refer to SFU’s external awards page and Edu Canada. Need help writing your application? Attend a workshop!
Nourish and Flourish Fund
Eligible CDM students will receive a one-time cash grant of $75. This is designed to offer immediate relief and flexibility in managing expenses during challenging times.
How It Works:
- A form will be sent to students.
- Eligible students will receive a one-time cash grant of $75.
- Students are able to spread kindness by donating a portion or all their grant to support other students.
We’re excited to partner with EMOOT. EMOOT was a past project client and they’re excited to help support MDM student through this pilot initiative.
Professional Development Grants
- Are you presenting at a conference? You may be eligible for a $499 grant!
Groceries and Additional Support
- The Emergency Grocery Card Program has been established by SFU to provide limited assistance to graduate students in urgent financial need.
- Quest Food Exchange is a not-for-profit grocery market, which stock an array of food and household items at significantly reduced costs (50 – 70% less than most retailers).
- Food Asset Map provides information on where to find no cost or low cost meals
- Food Stash provides programs to support individuals who face difficulty in accessing food services.
- Mount Pleasant Food Network: non-profits, organizations, and community groups that actively support the health and well-being of Mount Pleasant residents through various food programs
- Rescued Food Market: an affordable and sustainable market stocked with rescued, quality surplus from grocery stores, farms, and wholesalers.
- SFU/SFSS Food Pantry supports SFU’s food insecure student population with emergency top-up food and hygiene supplies. They are open every Wednesday (except statutory holidays), from 12:30pm – 3:00pm.
- Vancouver Community Fridge Project a decentralized food distribution network and mutual aid initiative created to provide healthy, free food and essential supplies to our communities across lower mainland.
- Odd Bunch is a grocery delivery service that focuses on delivering fresh produce that might not meet traditional retail standards for a low cost.
- Too Good To Go is a mobile app that connects users with local food businesses to purchase “Surprise Bags” of surplus, unsold food at a significant discount.