Cost of studies
If you would like to study in Québec, you must demonstrate that you are able to pay the applicable tuition fees and cover your living expenses for the duration of your program. The following table provides an overview of the
expected costs of studying in Québec:
| Application for a Québec authorization certificate (certificat d’acceptation du Québec/CAQ) |
$100 |
| Application for a study permit |
$125 |
| Annual cost of health and hospitalization insurance for yourself and any family members accompanying you |
$1,000 |
| Settling-in expenses during the first year of studies in Québec |
Approximately $500 |
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Living expenses for 1 year : accomodation, food, local transportation, clothing, etc. (estimated costs in 2009):
1 adult (18 or older): $11,000
1 child (under age 18): $5,500
1 adult et 1 child: $14,800
2 adults: $16,100
2 adults et 1 child: $18,100
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| Tuition fees and other costs*: registration fees and educational supplies (books, course notes, etc.)Tuition fees will vary depending on the program of studies, the program duration and the institution attended. |
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Transportation expenses: round trip to/from home countryVaries depending on home country
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These costs are subject to change without notice and are expressed in Canadian dollars.
*Under the exemption program, certain categories of foreign students are authorized to pay the same tuition amount as Québec residents. In particular, the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (Québec Department of Education, Recreation and Sports) grants a number of tuition fee exemptions for foreign students enrolled in vocational training institutions.
