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Tuition, Fees and Financial Support
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 12-month MES program is divided into three equal payments, due at the beginning of each term in September, January and May. Students may opt to split each term payment further into two equal payments without incurring late fees.
Your tuition fees include basic tuition, program-specific fees and student ancillary fees. The program-specific portion of the total fee supports the delivery of unique aspects of the MES program. For additional detailed information on fee structures and inclusions, refer to the fee schedules issued by the Office of the Registrar.
| MES Tuition (2025-2026 Academic Year)* | Fall | Winter | Summer | Total |
| Domestic Students and Permanent Residents | $6,127** | $6,127 | $6,127 | $18,381 |
| International Students (Study Permit) | $15,690** | $15,690 | $15,690 | $47,070 |
*While every effort has been made to ensure the above schedule is accurate and complete, Western University reserves the right to make changes as required. Amounts are in Canadian Dollars (CAD$) and are subject to change each academic year. Changes are issued in June and effective September 1st of each year. The figures shown above are for the 2025-2026 year only and shall be used as a guide to estimate fees by those considering the program in future years.
**Includes Student Health and Dental Plan coverage for the full year, payable in full, in the September term only.
Graduate Program Affordability Calculator
This online tool, developed by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, may be used to estimate total costs associated with registration in any of Western's graduate programs. Give it a try!
*Some fees may not be included in the Affordability Calculator calculation. Please see Tuition and Fee schedules for all fees related to registration.
Financial Support
Some financial support is available to students of the MES program. The MES degree program is an accelerated, course-based program with a cooperative work term. The funding model for accelerated programs that include a cooperative work term is different from the funding model in place for two-year master's programs that include a thesis component. As a result, university-based funding for MES students is limited to bursary assistance and Western’s work-study program.
MES students may apply for academic employment on campus in Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) roles but securing a position is neither facilitated by the MES Program Office nor guaranteed. Available GTA and GSA positions are listed on the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
MES students may apply for other on-campus staff positions through Human Resources Working At Western site.
Western Graduate Bursary Assistance: Domestic students receiving OSAP may be eligible for an internal bursary based on financial need.
Western's Work-Study Program: MES students may apply for work-study positions on campus. These positions are designed to be flexible, allowing for adequate study time while earning a part-time income. A variety of positions requiring a variety of skills are available. The student must be participating in an OSAP program to be eligible.