Degree Authorization

B.C. Public Institutions - Costs

Application Fee

An application fee of $3,500 is required for each application for a new degree program proposal reviewed by the Degree Quality Assessment Board. This charge is to cover the cost of the board’s operation.

The Post-secondary Institution Proposal System will automatically generate an invoice for the application fee. Application fees are non-refundable and must be paid before the board reviews the proposal.

Note: Degree program applications from institutions with exempt status will not be charged an application fee unless the application is referred to the board for review. Further information on how to apply for exempt status is available in the Exempt Status Criteria and Guidelines.

Review by External Experts

An institution is responsible for paying for the cost of review by external experts. This charge is to cover the costs of hiring external experts and other expenses and may vary depending on the nature of the program.

Before a review is started, the board secretariat will tell institutions how much the review is expected to cost and will invoice for these costs accordingly. The costs must be paid before the review by external experts begins.

Note: The estimated cost for review by external experts is based on $1,500 honorarium for the chair, $1,000 honorarium per expert, and expenses at provincial government rates.