University tuition fees
It is important to note that foreign students (persons with a study permit) who come to Quebec to complete their undergraduate studies at a public institution and obtain a Quebec diploma must pay specific tuition fees for foreign students, unless they are exempt. These rights vary from program to program. For example, in 2015-2016, fees for a full-time session at a public CEGEP ranged from CAN$5,682 to CAN$8,808. Added to this are the costs of admission, tuition, medical and hospitalization insurance , educational materials, etc.
Source: website of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Science.
Private schools subsidized by the ministry require admission and tuition fees from all students, to which is added a financial contribution required by the ministry that ranges between 3,408 Canadian dollars and 5,291 Canadian dollars (in 2015-2016, according to studies). of the program, for a total of -session time). Ask directly to the institution.
University tuition fees
Foreign students must pay the tuition fees established by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEES). Depending on the length of the session and the number of credits, several thousand dollars in tuition fees are often required, to which will be added the fees for admission, registration, teaching materials, medical insurance and hospitalization, among others. Tuition fees also do not include the cost of accommodation, transportation, food, recreation, etc.
Source: website of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
You will notice that the deregulation of lump sums in the 1st cycle is applied in six disciplines: administration, computer science, engineering, law, mathematics and pure sciences. To know the lump sums, you must consult with the chosen university.
Fee waiver for French students
Quebec and France have signed an agreement regarding tuition fees for French students in the province. Thus, thanks to this initiative of the two governments, all French students pay the same basic fees and lump sums as Canadian students who are not Quebec residents.
On the other hand, for vocational and technical training, French students benefit from free tuition fees.
Exchange university students do not have to pay tuition fees in Quebec because they remain attached to their home institution.
Tuition fee waiver (lump sum)
Several categories of people may be exempt from the lump sum for foreign students, such as refugees with a Québec selection certificate (CSQ).
On the other hand, Quebec has signed several international cooperation agreements or bilateral agreements with foreign countries. For example, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Senegal, China, Mexico, etc. are among those countries. There is a maximum number of exemptions (quotas) per country. You can consult the website of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEES) .
Exchange university students do not have to pay tuition fees in Quebec because they remain attached to their home institution.