Costs associated with participating in the CIMA University Programmes

What types of fees are required in the CIMA Programmes?

Participation in the Cert BA & CGMA University Programmes involves the following fees:

• Registration fee
• Exam fees
• Annual subscription
• Educational materials (optional)

CIMA: what are the costs and fees?

Registering with CIMA for the first time?

New candidates pay a one-time registration fee of GBP 99, which includes:

• Registration with AICPA & CIMA
• Exemptions from relevant Objective Tests
• First year subscription
• Educational materials (online exam study text, access to CGMA Study Hub)

Continuing your studies with CIMA?

If you’re continuing your studies with CIMA at the next level in the CGMA University Programme and already have a CIMA account, you don’t need to register again. Just make sure your subscription for 2026 is renewed to keep your account active.

Current candidates continuing at the Operational Level must ensure their subscription is paid by March 31 each year to avoid expiration.

Annual subscription fee – GBP 150

Note: Undergraduate students are exempt from the annual subscription fee for the entire duration of their studies.

Exam fees

• Certificate in Business Accounting Objective Test (BA2) – GBP 111
• Operational Level Case Study Exam – GBP 241
• Management Level Case Study Exam – GBP 250

Fee table available at aicpa-cima.com – check exam prices in Tier 2: Rest of the world.

Study resources

Most content from each CGMA qualification level is delivered through university courses as part of accredited programs. Selected universities offer additional subjects supporting preparation for CIMA exams. Furthermore, students participating in the program, upon registering for an exam, may receive a free online study text from Kaplan Publishing, access materials on the CGMA Study Hub, and take part in the "Class of '26" Case Study preparation course. Additional optional paid courses are also available at CIMAstudy.com.

CGMA: through university or individually?

Wondering whether it is more cost-effective to pursue the CGMA qualification through the university program or independently? Check how the costs differ in both options:

CIMA University Programmes

Cert BA University Programme

Certificate Level (Cert BA) - Bachelor Studies:

CGMA University Programme

Operational Level (Dip MA) - Master Studies:

CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP)

Fee overview

Subscription models scope

Note: In the Skills Core model, the exam fee is not included and must be paid separately at GBP 241.