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Rates

Tuition fees are categorized into three rates based on your legal status in Canada and your residency status in Quebec. The amount of the rate may differ depending on your course of study.

Tuition fee calculation

Quebec rate

Basic amount
paid by all students
Institutional fees
which vary by program and term

Canadian rate (NRQ)

Basic amount
paid by all students
Lump-sum differential fee 
  1. for Canadians who are non-residents of Quebec studying in a program in French or a MSc program thesis stream in English, as well as international students who receive an exemption.
  2. for Canadians who are non-residents of Quebec who are studying in a program in English other than the MSc program thesis stream in English.
Institutional fees
which vary by program and term

International rate

Basic amount
paid by all students
Lump-sum differential fee 
  1. for international students studying in a research-oriented graduate or PhD program.
  2. for international students studying in an undergraduate program or a graduate program that is not research oriented.
Institutional fees
which vary by program and term

See the tables of fees by program to find the price for a course or an entire program, depending on your situation.

  

Rate definitions

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Quebec rate

The Quebec rate includes only the basic amount charged to all students as well as compulsory institutional fees, with no lump-sum differential fee.

If you are among the following clientele, you can receive the Quebec tuition rate, under certain conditions:

  • Quebeckers
  • Canadians who are Quebec residents
  • French citizens in a graduate or PhD program

Not part of this clientele? You may still be able to receive the Quebec tuition rate. See the list of exemptions (Canada or other countries) for more information.

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Canadian rate (non-resident of Quebec)

In addition to the basic amount and compulsory institutional fees, the rate for Canadians who are non-residents of Quebec includes a lump sum set by the Quebec government for each clientele below.

  1. A lump sum for:
    • Canadians who are non-residents of Quebec and enrolled in a program in French or a MSc program thesis stream in English.
    • International students who receive an exemption, such as undergraduate students from France.
  2. A lump sum for Canadians who are non-residents of Quebec and enrolled in a program in English other than the MSc program thesis stream in English.

See the list of exemptions to find out if you are eligible for the Quebec rate.

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International rate

In addition to the compulsory basic amount and institutional fees, the international rate includes a lump sum for each of the following clienteles.

  1. An amount set by the Quebec government for international students enrolled in a research-oriented graduate or PhD program (thesis or dissertation).
  2. An amount set by the school and the Quebec government for international students enrolled in an undergraduate program or in a program that is not research oriented, including independent study courses.

See the list of exemptions to see if you can receive a lower rate.

  

Special rates

If one of the situations below applies to you, your tuition fees will be calculated differently than for the Quebec, Canadian non-resident of Quebec, and international rates. You will pay a special rate and must provide documents confirming your legal status.


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