Department of Asian Studies
UBC Asian Centre
1871 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

Cost of Living

The Faculty of Graduate Studies posted a rough estimate cost of leaving based on a moderate standard of living for a full-time graduate student without dependents and not including tuition fees (bellow).

Student Fees

 

 

 

$625

 

 

 

Includes athletics and recreation, student advocacy and development fees, transportation pass etc.

 

 

 

Room and Board

 

 

 

$12,000

 

 

 

On- or off-campus housing and cost of meals

 

 

 

Books and Supplies

 

 

 

$800

 

 

 

Lab or studio fees and other costs may vary depending on the program

 

 

 

Medical and Health

 

 

 

$648

 

 

 

BC Medical Services Plan basic coverage

 

 

 

AMS/GSS Extended Health & Dental Plan

 

 

 

$207

 

 

 

Mandatory student extended health and dental plan (opt-out possible with proof of equivalent insurance)

 

 

 

Clothing and Personal Expenses

 

 

 

$2,500

 

 

 

Clothing, personal care, household goods, etc.

 

 

 

Personal spending might be greater than in this chart. Canada Immigration determined $ 10,000 Canadian as the basic cost of living for a single student annually while living in Canada, but cost of living in Vancouver might be higher.

 

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