An application fee of US$60 is payable at the time of submission of the application.

Tuition Fees

• • Masters Programmes: Masters tuition fees differ according to the economic levels of the countries that the students come from. As such the various African countries have been put into 5 tiers (Masters Tier System). The fees per credit for each tier are as follows:
    • Tier A* US$ 40 per credit
    • Tier B* US$ 55 per credit
    • Tier C* US$ 85 per credit
    • Tier D* US$ 110 per credit
    • Tier E* US$ 225 per credit

Denominational employees are given a 20% discount on these Masters’ tuition fees per credit

• • Doctoral Programmes: For doctoral programmes, the fees per credit are as follows for all students:
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) US$150 per credit
    • Doctor of Ministry (DMin) US$125 per credit
  • Students who register for 1-6 credits in a session/semester will pay 50% of the Other Fees except for the Registration Fees and Thesis/Project.
  • Students in the writing stage will be charged the designated Registration Fee annually until their graduation or the expiration of their studentship.

General Fees

Some AUA fees are per session, others are typically once per programme and some are only payable when a student has a specific need. They are categorized as such here below

• • Per Session Fees (Fees that are charged each session/semester which is once per year):
    • Exam Fees US$20
    • Lab Fees (for MSc in Comp Science) US$100
    • Registration Fee US$75
    • ICT Fee – Main Campus US$150
    • ICT Fee – Other Learning Site US$50
    • Library Fee—Master’s programmes US$110
    • Library Fee—Doctoral programmes US$135
  • Per Annum Fees (Fees charged once per year regardless of the number of sessions that the student attends in that year):
    • Research Conference Fee US$50
    • Student Association Fee US$5
  • One Time Fees
    • Master’s Thesis/Project Fee US$ 500
    • Graduation Fee US$400

Other Fees and Charges as Applicable

• • Challenge examination:  30% of the tuition credits. The other fees do not apply. 
  • Tuition and Fee Adjustments: Students who withdraw from a class within the first 15% of the contact hours, or before 2 weeks after the beginning of the academic period during which they were to complete an independent study are eligible to receive full tuition and fees for the class(es) withdrawn from.
  • When a student registers for a class as Audit, the tuition rate for that class is 50% of the regular rate, but all other fees apply.
  • Publication of AUA Journals: US$ 25

  • Graduation Regalia:

    • Masters’ Degree:

      • Hire $40

      • Purchase $110

    • Doctorate Degree: Purchase $250

Books

Students must purchase their own prescribed textbooks. It is advised that students budget approximately US$400 per semester for books.

Student Housing and Meals

Students studying at AUA typically travel to one of the campuses for the study session and may have a variety of options, depending on the location. Due to the wide variability in costs and the fact that different instructional locations charge differently, the Registrar’s Office will provide every student with an updated price list for that year and location for accommodation and meals.

• • Accommodation at AUA: At the AUA campus, the hostel charges are charged per night (according to the length of occupation) as follows:
    • Double room shared by two occupants: US$10 per night
    • Single room (one student in the room): US$15 per night
    • En-suite room US$20 per night
    • N.B. If the student brings his or her own bedding, the rates above are all US$2.5 less per night
  • Meal costs at AUA: Meals at the AUA Cafeteria cost as follows:

    • Breakfast $3.00

    • Lunch       $5.00

    • Supper     $5.00

      However, hostel residents shall receive complimentary lunch.

  • Even where a student has a payment plan, meals and accommodation must be paid for in full, in advance, for the intended period of stay.