Tuition fees
The annual flat fees paid by foreign students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Québec university are divided into two components: regulated and deregulated.
The deregulation of flat fees at the undergraduate (bachelor’s) level affects six academic disciplines: administration, computer science, engineering, law, mathematics and pure sciences. For further information on the annual flat fees payable by students in the deregulated disciplines, please contact the post-secondary institution you would like to attend.
Regulated tuition fees for the 2011-2012 academic year
The tuition fees payable by foreign students enrolled in a Québec university are divided into three components: basic tuition, a flat fee and an optional fee:
Basic tuition: $72,26 per credit (1 credit corresponds to 45 hours of coursework or assignments)
Flat fee:
Undergraduate level (1st cycle):
- $375,57 per credit for the “soft” disciplines: humanities, social sciences, geography, education, physical education and literature.
- $427,02 per credit for the “hard” disciplines: dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, non-medical healthcare specializations, nursing, pharmacy, architecture and environmental design, agriculture, forestry, geodesy, fine arts, cinema, photography, music, medicine, medicine in residence.
Master’s level (2nd cycle): $375,57 per credit.
Doctoral level (3rd cycle): $330,54 per credit.
Optional fee: Québec universities may also require foreign students to pay an amount equivalent to 10% of the flat fee.
Example
Tuition fees payable by foreign students enrolled full-time in a Québec university for the 2011-2012 academic year
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Bachelor’s |
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“Soft” disciplines |
“Hard” disciplines |
| Québec fee |
$2,167.80 |
$2,167.80 |
| + flat fee |
$11,267.10 |
$12,810.60 |
| Minimum sub-total |
$13,434.90 |
$14,978.40 |
| + 10% optional fee |
$1,343.49 |
$1,497.84 |
| Maximum sub-total |
$14,778.39 |
$16,476.24 |
| Minimum/ maximum |
$13,434.90 to $14,778.39 |
$14,978.40
to $16,476.24 |
These calculations are based on a total of 30 credits per year.
| |
Master's |
Doctoral |
| Québec fee |
$2,167.80 |
$2,167.80 |
| + flat fee |
$11,267.10 |
$9,916.20 |
| Minimum sub-total |
$13,434.90 |
$12,084.00 |
| + 10% optional fee |
$1,343.49 |
$1,208.40 |
| Maximum sub-total |
$14,778.39 |
$13,292.40 |
| Minimum/ Maximum |
$13,434.90 to
$14,778.39 |
$12,084.80 to $13,292.40 |
These calculations are based on a total of 30 credits per year.
In addition to tuition fees, there are admission fees, registration fees, student services fees, fees for educational supplies, contributions to student associations and premiums for health/hospitalization insurance. Total premiums for health/hospitalization insurance are approximately $600 per year (two semesters). For detailed information in this regard, please consult the Cost of studies section or contact the university you wish to attend.
Under certain conditions, students may be exempted from paying the supplemental financial contribution applicable to foreign students. Please consult the section entitled Exemptions covering the supplemental fees payable by foreign students
for information on the categories of individuals eligible for this exemption.
Useful links
Budgetary rules and calculation of Québec university operating subsidies for the 2011-2012 academic year
Policy concerning tuition fees payable by foreign students at Québec universities
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