Notwithstanding the high cost of a quality tertiary-level education, University of The Bahamas continues to offer excellent academic programmes as well as rich and rewarding student experiences at a cost that is affordable to most families.
Tuition
| Tuition | Lower (100-200) Level Courses | Upper (300-400) Level Courses | ||
| Students admitted prior to Fall 2019 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | Students admitted prior to Fall 2019 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | |
| Bahamian rate | B$100.00 per contact hour | B$115.00 per contact hour | B$150.00 per contact hour | B$172.50 per contact hour |
| International rate | B$200.00 per contact hour | B$230.00 per contact hour | B$200.00 per contact hour | B$230.00 per contact hour |
Bahamian Tuition Rate
The following students are eligible for the Bahamian tuition rate:
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- Bahamian citizens, a person currently married to a Bahamian citizen, the child of a Bahamian citizen;
- Permanent residents with the right to work in The Bahamas, a person currently married to a permanent resident with the right to work in The Bahamas; the child, or adult child under the age of 25 years, of a permanent resident with the right to work in The Bahamas;
- Persons who have completed six consecutive years of secondary education in The Bahamas;
Persons employed by the Government of The Bahamas; a person who is currently married to a person who is employed by the Government of The Bahamas, a child, or adult child under the age of 25 years, of a permanent resident with the right to work in The Bahamas.
Non-Credit Upgrading Courses
Upgrading and Pre-Tech courses are assessed at a rate of $100.00 per contact hour per course plus any applicable laboratory fees.
Non-Credit General Interest Courses
Tuition and fees for non-credit general interest courses are determined on the basis of related expenses.
Fees
Courses with higher-than-average operating costs are assessed additional fees. As a result, an additional laboratory, tutorial, studio or other fee may be attached to a specific course to cover related expenses such as materials, supplies, field trips, etc. Unless otherwise indicated, these fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Additionally, UB charges various incidental fees to cover the cost of services such as new student orientation fee, student identification fee, security deposit fee, all of which are included as part of the student’s statement/bill. The capital development fee, for example, assists with capital development projects and the long term maintenance of the UB’s physical plant. The student activity fee, payable at the time of registration, provides funds for Student Government and UB student clubs and organisations. The mandatory, non-refundable technology fee covers computer and Internet access. The library fee allows students access to the library and its resources such as study rooms, online library access and book borrowing.
Refunds and Tuition Penalty
If the University cancels a course, students will receive a full refund of the Tuition and Fee Charges of the cancelled course.
If a student cancels his/her registration or withdraws from a course, the Refund Schedule as outlined below will apply.
When a student cancels his/her registration online during the online Drop/Add period, no forms are required.
When a student withdraws from a course during the Course Withdrawal period, the student must:
(a) Complete the requisite Course Change and Withdrawal Form,
(b) Pay the requisite fee at the Business Office, and
(c) Submit the Course Change and Withdrawal Form to Registrar’s Office for processing.
Refund Schedule
| Fall and Spring Semesters Refund Periods | Refund Percentage | Penalty Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Before first week of classes (Returning Students Only) | 90% | 10% |
| During first week of class | 75% | 25% |
| During second week of class | 50% | 50% |
| After the second week of class | 0% | 100% |
| Summer I and Summer II Sessions Refund Periods | Refund Percentage | Penalty Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Before the start of classes | 90% | 10% |
| 1st and 2nd day of class | 75% | 25% |
| 3rd and 4th day of class | 50% | 50% |
| After the 4th day of class | 0% | 100% |
*1. While we have sought to be as comprehensive as possible, some fees may have been inadvertently omitted from this list.
2. All fees are subject to change.
3. This listing does not include applicable VAT charges.
| Sample UB Budget Based on 15 credits Hours per Fall and Spring Semester (Local taxes, subsistence & housing not included). | ||||||
| Estimated Annual Cost | Estimated Annual Cost | Estimated Total Cost | ||||
| 1st and 2nd year | 3rd and 4th year | 4 years | ||||
| Students admitted prior to Fall 2019 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | Students admitted prior to Fall 2019 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | Students admitted prior to Fall 2019 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | |
| Tuition & Fees | $5,600.00 per year | $6,300.00 per year | $6,800.00 per year | $7,900.00 per year | $24,800.00 | $28,400.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500.00 per year | $1,500.00 per year | $2,000.00 per year | $2,000.00 per year | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Total | $7,100.00 per year | $7,800.00 per year | $8,800.00 per year | $9,900.00 per year | $31,800.00 | $35,400.00 |
| Summary of Fees* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accident Insurance | $ 25.00 | Per year |
| Administrative Fee – Graduate and LLB | $150.00 | Per semester |
| Application - Undergraduate | $50.00 | Non-refundable |
| Application - Graduate | $ 80.00 | Non-refundable |
| Application Fee – Undergraduate late | $0.00 | |
| Art Laboratory | $ 50.00 - | Per Laboratory |
| Capital Development Fee | $100.00 | Per fall and spring semester |
| $50.00 | Per summer session | |
| Challenge Examination | $ 75.00 | Per examination |
| Deferred Payment Plan Processing Fee | $ 50.00 | Per semester |
| Deferred Payment Plan Penalty Fee | $ 50.00 | Per month (3 months max.) |
| Dormitory Security Deposit | $500.00 - $750.00 | One time - refundable on condition of the facility |
| Diploma Certification | $50.00 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 |
| Dormitory Rent | $500.00 - $750.00 | Per semester |
| Drop / Add / Withdraw | $ 20.00 | Per application |
| $25.00 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | |
| Extraordinary Sitting of Final Examination | $ 75.00 | Per examination |
| Final Grade Appeal | $100.00 | Per appeal |
| Food Preparation Laboratory Fee | $175.00 - $200.00 | Per laboratory |
| Graduation Evaluation | $100.00 | One-time, non-refundable |
| $250.00 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | |
| Identification Card | $10.00 | One-time, non-refundable |
| $20.00 | One-time, non-refundable for students admitted as of Fall 2019 | |
| Identification Card - holder | $ 3.00 | Per request |
| Identification Card - lanyard | $ 5.00 | Per request |
| Identification Card - replacement | $ 15.00 | Per request |
| Language Laboratory Fee – French & Haitian Creole | $100.00 | Per semester; per lab |
| Late Payment | $150.00 | Per semester (if balance is outstanding after last day to pay without payment plan) |
| Late Registration | $150.00 | Per registration |
| $250.00 | Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | |
| Library Fee | $ 50.00 | Per fall and spring semester |
| $25.00 | Per summer session | |
| New Student Orientation Fee | $ 50.00 | One-time, non-refundable |
| Returned Cheque | $ 40.00 | Per cheque |
| Security Deposit Fee - Bahamian | $100.00 | One time only; refundable after graduation upon request |
| Security Deposit Fee – Non-Bahamian | $200.00 | One time only; refundable after graduation upon request |
| Science Laboratory Fee | $ 50.00 – $350.00 | Per laboratory |
| Status Letter-Enrollment (Local) | ||
| Student Activity Fee | $ 50.00 | Per fall and spring semester |
| Student Activity Fee | $25.00 | Per summer session |
| $50.00 | Per Request (Students admitted as of Fall 2019) | |
| Status Letter-Initial Review | $10.00 | Per request |
| $50.00 | Per request (Students admitted as of Fall 2019) | |
| Status Letter-Progression | $10.00 | Per request |
| $50.00 | Per Request (Students admitted as of Fall 2019) | |
| Status Letter-Completion (First letter after Graduation is free) | $10.00 | Per request |
| $50.00 | Per Request (Students admitted as of Fall 2019) | |
| Status Letter-International | $60.00 | Per request (Students admitted as of Fall 2019) |
| $25.00 | Per summer session | |
| Student Printing: monochrome (Black & White) | .10¢ | Per sheet, single‐ or double-sided |
| Student Printing: colour | .25¢ | Per sheet, single‐ or double-sided |
| Technology Fee | $120.00 | Per fall and spring semester |
| $60.00 | Per summer session | |
| Transcript (e-transcripts will incur additional charges from the service provider) | $5.00 | Per copy |
| $20.00 | Per copy (Students admitted as of Fall 2019 | |
| *University of the Bahamas reserves the right to change tuition and fees. | ||
Graduate Tuition
| Programme | Number of Credit Hours | Bahamian Rate per Credit Hour | International Rate per Credit hour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts Education | 39 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Master of Business Administration | 54 | $600.00 | $1,200.00 | |
| Master of Law | 63 | $600.00 | $1,200.00 | |
| Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Gerontology | 61 | $550.00 | $1,100.00 | |
| Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Education | 54 | $550.00 | $1,100.00 | |
| Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration | 54 | $550.00 | $1,100.00 | |
| Master of Science in Nursing, Public Community Health | 60 | $550.00 | $1,100.00 | |
| Master of Public Administration | 54 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Master of Research | 30 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Master of Science Reading with Inclusive Education | 39 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Graduate Diploma Public Administration | 21 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Graduate Certificate Public Administration | 12 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Graduate Fees
| Item | Fee | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accident Insurance Fee | $25.00 (per year) | |||
| Administrative Fee | $300.00 (per semester and summer session, non-refundable) | |||
| Graduate Application Fee | $80.00 (one-time, non-refundable) | |||
| Capital Development Fee | $100.00 (per semester and summer session) | |||
| Graduate Graduation Fee | $350.00 (one-time, non-refundable) | |||
| Identification Card (nonrefundable) | $20.00 (one-time, non-refundable) | |||
| Library Fee | $50.00 (per fall, spring & summer session) | |||
| Lunch and Coffee Breaks Fee | $250.00 | |||
| Nonrefundable Seat Fee | $100.00 (one-time, non-refundable) | |||
| Student Activity Fee | $50.00 (per fall & spring) / $25.00 (per summer session) | |||
| Technology Fee | $200.00 (per semester & summer session) |
How to Pay?
Tuition and fees are payable in the form of cash or debit card or credit card (VISA, MasterCard), by money order or certified cheque made payable to University of The Bahamas.
Where to Pay?
Payment may be made online at www.ub.edu.bs or at the Business Office, Student Services Centre, Keva M. Bethel Building, Oakes Field Campus, or the Administration Block, University of The Bahamas-North.