2024 CIMA Exam Fees: Everything You Need to Know

Discover everything you need to know about CIMA exam fees, including exemptions, registration and subscription fees, and individual exam fees. If you’re considering sitting CIMA exams and becoming qualified, exam fees are essential. Key questions to look at are:

• Is it affordable?
• How much does it really cost?
• How are the fees broken down?

This blog covers all the CIMA exam fees, from registration to maintaining your CIMA membership.

Note that prices are provided in GBP as outlined on the CIMA website.

Registration Fees

New CIMA students pay a one-off registration fee which includes their first year of subscription from January 1st to December 31st.

• Registration fee (once-off initial payment for new members) – £95
• Re-registration – £95 

Subscription Fees

All subscription fees are due on March 31st.

• Students – £130
• Students who have passed the Strategic Case Study exam – £300
• New students (payment included in registration fee) – Free

CIMA Exam Fees

CIMA exam fees are on a tiered pricing structure

• Tier 1: Western Europe, Australia, Singapore, USA and Canada
• Tier 2 – Rest of the World
• Tier 3: Sub-Saharan Africa

For eligible countries and fees, visit CIMA’s website.

 How To Pay CIMA Exam Fees

The easiest way to pay is online via MyCIMA using a VISA card, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal.

You can contact CIMA’s global 24/7 payment hotline or call CIMA to pay with a debit or credit card.

In addition, CIMA accepts cheques, money orders or bank drafts (sterling).

Find out more about paying your CIMA exam fees here.

 Final thoughts

CIMA exam fees are more affordable than you’d think. The exams represent an upfront cost, but the benefits of becoming CIMA qualified to ensure your investment is well spent.

Make your investment count by passing your CIMA exams the first time by studying online, saving you time, money and exam repeats.