Please note that all program and admission-related inquiries are managed exclusively via email. To ensure your inquiry is addressed, please contact immigrationdiploma@queensu.ca or review our FAQ section. Our program’s unstaffed phone number is (613) 533-6937. No live phone calls are accepted via this phone number and an automated message provides general information and our email address for any inquiries. Click here to contact us. Or attend a
Please note: In accordance with University policies and procedures, tuition and course fees are subject to change, and may be updated or adjusted at any time. You can find the most up-to-date fee information on the Office of the University Registrar website.
Tuition for the program is assessed on a per-term, per-course basis.
Currently, total tuition for all terms is $16,730.55 (as of September 1, 2025)
| Tuition Cost per Course | |||
| Course | Tuition | Course Duration (subject to change) | Tutorial Days & Times in EST (subject to change) |
| ICL 810: Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law (3 units) | $2,952.45 | 6 weeks | Tues (plenary), 7-8 pm and Thurs, 6-8 pm. or Sun, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 820: Ethics and Professional Responsibility (1.5 units) | $1,476.23 | 6 weeks | Thurs, 6-8 pm. or Sun, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 830: Temporary Entry (1.5 units) | $1,476.23 | 6 weeks | Wed, 6-8 pm. or Sat, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 840: Economic Immigration (1.5 units) | $1,476.23 | 6 weeks | Wed, 6-8 pm. or Sat, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 850: Family Class Immigration (1.5 units) | $1,476.23 | 6 weeks | Thu, 6-8 pm. or Sun, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 860: Refugee Protection & Trauma-Informed Client Service (2 units) | $1968.30 | 8 weeks | Thu, 6-8 pm. or Sun, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 870: Enforcement – Inadmissibility, Detention and Removal (2 units) | $1968.30 | 8 weeks | Wed, 6-8 pm. or Sat, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 880: Citizenship (1 units) | $984.15 | 4 weeks | Wed, 6-8 pm. or Sat, 11 am-1 pm |
| ICL 890: Immigration Practice Management (3 units) | $2,952.45 | 12 weeks | Tues (plenary), 8-9 pm and Thu, 6-8 pm or Sun, 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Full-Time and Part-Time study plan options are available each term.
All full-time and part-time students are required to take ICL 810 Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law in the first term; followed by ICL 820 Ethics and Professional Responsibility in the first or second term. For all students, regardless of study status, ICL 890 Immigration Practice Management, is the final course completed in the GDipICL.
The minimum passing grade in Graduate Studies is a B- (70-72.9%) in each ICL course. See here.
A student may request one inactive status in order to discontinue studies temporarily for personal or other reasons for one term, without prejudice to their academic standing. The one term limit does not apply in the case of students approved for maternity, parental, medical, commpassionate, or gender affirmation leaves of absences.
A student may also request a change of study status from full-time to part-time or part-time to full-time depending on approved sequencing of the courses and course availability.
For more information, please refer to section 3.3.1 of the GDipICL Handbook of Academic Regulations here.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|
| ICL810 | ICL840 | ICL870 |
| ICL820 | ICL850 | ICL880 |
| ICL830 | ICL860 | ICL890 |
3 is the maximum number of courses a student may take per term under the full-time (12-month) study plan.
Full-time students are required to take the following three courses in the first term: ICL 810, ICL 820, and ICL 830; the following three courses in the second term: ICL 840, ICL 850, ICL 860; and the following three courses in the third term: ICL 870, ICL 880, and ICL 890.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICL810 | ICL850 | ICL870 | ICL830 | ICL840 | ICL880 |
| ICL820 | ICL860 | ICL890 |
It is possible to complete the Graduate Diploma on a part-time basis and as a result, tuition fees for each term will vary.
1 to 2 is the maximum number of courses a student may take per term under the part-time (24 month) study plan.
Part-time students seeking to complete the GDipICL in 24 months, should take ICL 810 and 820 in the first term; ICL 850 and ICL 860 in the second term; ICL 870 in the third term; followed by ICL 830 in the fourth term; ICL 840 in the fifth term; and ICL 880 and ICL 890 in the sixth term.
For further information about these study plans, please contact immigrationdiploma@queensu.ca
All incoming students are required to submit a $400 non-refundable tuition deposit upon accepting an offer of admission.
The tuition deposit must be paid in full to secure your enrolment in the GDipICL program for the upcoming term.
The tuition deposit will be applied to your student account and towards your tuition fees. Confirmation of your deposit will appear in your SOLUS account, and the amount will be applied to your first term tuition payment. Details on how to make payments can be found on the Office of the University Registrar’s website.
Details regarding fees may be found on the Office of the University Registrar's website.
Queen's offers two ways to pay tuition:
Option 1: Term fees paid in full at the start of the term.
Option 2: Once accepted to the program, students can visit SOLUS (Queen's course selection and planning platform) to enroll in Queen's Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PPL).
The PPL can also be used for part-time studies, with payment for tuition spread out over the term and pro-rated according to the total fees for classes taken that term (please see the course fee schedule above).
For details about the PPL please visit Queen's Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PPL).
The Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law program has partnered with Windmill Microlending, a national not-for-profit organization, to offer new Canadians low-interest loans to help pay for the cost of accreditation, training and professional development. To be eligible for a Windmill loan, you must be an immigrant with one year of work experience or post-secondary education. You must also be living in Canada on a permanent status (see Windmill’s FAQ section for eligibility). Windmill’s mission is to empower skilled immigrants to achieve economic prosperity by providing microloans and support. Read more on their website, HERE.
Andrea D’Souza - Partnerships Liaison
Windmill Microlending
inquiry@teamwindmill.org
Suite 300, 165 Avenue Rd. Toronto Ont. M5R 3S4
Queen's Law has partnered with RBC to offer a student line of credit tailored to your needs, for both full-time and part-time studies (subject to credit approval). Any student interested in access the RBC line of credit must reach out to one of the contacts listed below. They are familiar with our program and will determine your eligibility and financial needs.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only. Acceptance to the program does not guarantee or imply qualification for financing.
Benefits include:
Contact:
RBC Royal Bank
65 Princess St. Kingston, Ont. K7L 1A6
523 Gardiner’s Rd. Kingston, Ont. K7M 3Y3
Matthew Morse
matthew.morse@rbc.com
Flora Paiker
Farrukhzad.paiker@rbc.com
The Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law (GDipICL) Bursary is awarded to a limited number of incoming full-time students on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Qualified bursary recipients are eligible to receive up to 50% of total program tuition to support your financial responsibilities when entering the GDipICL program. The number of bursaries granted per admission cycle is limited, and not all applicants applying for this bursary will be granted bursary consideration. We strongly recommend that prospective students seek out external tuition financing opportunities, in addition to applying for the GDipICL Bursary.
If you plan to apply for the GDipICL Bursary, please note the application deadlines published below. Applicants do not require an admission decision to apply, but a completed bursary application, submitted by the bursary deadline, is required to be considered. The GDipICL Bursary is managed solely by the Queen's University Student Awards department.
Please visit the following link for the online bursary form and submission information: Queen’s Bursary Forms
The deadline to apply for the GDipICL Bursary is:
Awarded based on academic excellence to students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. The value of the award is $1,700 awarded to 4 students annually.
Awarded based on academic excellence in the Ethics and Professional Responsibility course to students graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. The value of the award is $1,500 awarded to 2 students annually.
Awarded based on academic excellence in the Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law course to students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. The value of the award is $1,250 awarded to 2 students annually.
Please Note: Awards are for in-program students only and do not require an application.