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Tuition & Fees Overview

Affordable. Flexible. Accessible. Designed for Every Learner.

At City Open University (CoU), we believe that quality higher education should not be a privilege but a right — accessible to learners everywhere regardless of their financial background or geographic location. Our tuition model reflects our commitment to affordability, flexibility, and transparency, ensuring that every student can pursue their academic dreams with confidence and peace of mind.

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Scholarships & Discounts

Scholarships & Discounts

Empowering Dreams Through Accessible Education

At City Open University (CoU), we believe that financial limitations should never prevent anyone from accessing world-class education. In keeping with our global mission to make higher learning inclusive and equitable, CoU offers a wide range of scholarships, discounts, and flexible payment arrangements designed to support learners from diverse backgrounds across the world.

Our scholarship & discount, and financial assistance programs are built around three pillars: Affordability, Accessibility, and Academic Excellence.

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Tuition-free learning

Tuition-Free Learning

Opening the Doors of Higher Education to All

At City Open University (CoU), we believe that education is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Guided by this conviction, CoU proudly offers a range of tuition-free learning opportunities designed to empower ambitious learners from every corner of the world to access higher education without the barrier of high tuition costs.

Our tuition-free model reflects our mission to make world-class education accessible, equitable, and technology-driven, ensuring that every student—regardless of background, income, or location—has the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead.

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Detailed Tuition Breakdown

Detailed Tuition Breakdown

Tuition and FeesPrice
Application fee for admission$0
Registration Fee (Graduate & Undergraduate)$300
Registration Fee (Doctorate Programs)$500
Thesis (Research Fees) One-time payment only$3,000
Doctorate Course Fee per Credit$425
Tuition Fee for PhD by Research 3 years • 3 installments$3,500
Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee$45
Graduation Application fee One-time payment only$500
Library fee per session$0
Transcript Processing fee$15
Tuition and FeesPrice
Technology Fee per Course$0
Return check charge$35
Master’s Degree Course Fee per Credit$275
Re-admission evaluation fee$150
Program Change Processing Fee$80
Undergraduate Fee per Credit$185
Dissertation Fee (Doctorate’s Program) One-time payment only$2,500
Defense Fee$0
Sample tuition calculation

Sample Tuition Calculation

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MS in Economics (42 credits at $275/credit): $0
Ph.D in Business Administration (63 credits at $425/credit + dissertation): $0
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