International Tuition Deposit
Your next step to the University of Guelph
Show your commitment with a $2,000 CAD tuition deposit.
This deposit is not an additional fee – it will be applied to your tuition balance in your first semester. This deposit is only required for your first semester, whether that be the fall, winter or summer semester.
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- Who needs to pay this deposit?
- How to pay your deposit
- Deposit deadlines
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) impact
- Refund policy
Who needs to pay this deposit?
All new undergraduate and diploma international fee-paying students attending the University of Guelph for the first time must pay the deposit. Students must first apply and accept their offer of admission before submitting the deposit.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not required to pay the international tuition deposit and will instead pay a $500 registration deposit which is due June 15, 2026. Students who pay the $2,000 deposit are not required to also pay the $500 registration deposit. More information can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Residence deposit
The $750 CAD residence deposit is separate for students who wish to receive on-campus accommodation and is due on November 15, 2025 (winter entry) or June 1, 2026 (fall entry). More information can be found on the Student Housing website.
How to pay your deposit
Deposits can be paid using a variety of methods, including internet banking and PayMyTuition. A complete list with detailed instructions can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Deposit deadlines
- Winter 2026 entry: December 15, 2025
- Fall 2026 entry: June 15, 2026
Please note: Once you have paid this deposit, you are not required to pay the $500 registration deposit.
Late offers
Students who apply from outside of Canada and receive a late offer of admission will have one or two weeks from the point of offer to pay their deposit. The student’s deadline can be found in their offer letter.
Transfer Applicants
International fee-paying transfer students must pay the deposit within two weeks of accepting their offer of admission.
Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) impact
Students required to obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for a study permit must submit their deposit before the letter will be issued. More information will be sent by email to applicants who accept their offer and can also be found on the PAL information page.
Refund policy
International applicants at the University of Guelph whose study permit is denied by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may be eligible for a refund of their international tuition deposit:
- Applicants must request a refund, drop any registered courses and forward a copy (PDF) of their IRCC denial letter to Student Financial Services via accquest@uoguelph.ca.
- This request must be received within fourteen days of the denial letter date, otherwise, a refund will be denied. Please allow a minimum of three weeks for the refund to be processed.
Additional refund information can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Please note: the University of Guelph will not be responsible for losses due to bank fees or currency fluctuations.
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