Doctoral Program Funding
- Admission scholarships
- Research scholarships
- Scholarships for students
- Other sources of funding
- Stample student budget
Admission Scholarship
Leadership and Commitment Scolarship
We support talented students showing an outstanding level of commitment in one of the following areas: arts, entrepreneurship, the environment, science, social /humanitarian issues, or sports.
$30,000
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Mobility scholarships
In support of Université Laval students by providing mobility scholarships that immerse them in different cultures and help them become leaders with an open-minded approach to global citizenship.
$12,500
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Many other admission scholarships
Variable amounts, generally $1,000 to $5,000.
$237,000 annually
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Research scholarships
annually
Graduate scholarships from granting agencies
A number of merit scholarships are offered to students who wish to enter or who are already enrolled in graduate school.
paid for research
Funding from your research supervisor
In many fields, research supervisors provide funding to students who work on their research projects. For information, contact your faculty program director.
Scholarships for students
available each year
per year
FGPS Student Success Scholarships
The FGPS Success Scholarships support students at every stage of their graduate studies.
Other sources of funding
Program
For full-time studies
Government loans and bursaries from Québec and the other Canadian provinces are available, based on each student’s financial situation.
Program
For part-time students
Part-time students can apply to the Québec government for a loan that generally covers their tuition fees.
Program
On-campus jobs
Students with insufficient financial resources who have applied for a loan or bursary can work on campus to supplement their income.
assistant
Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Jobs helping teaching staff or research teams with course or research-related tasks
Sample student budget – Québec resident
Liam’s budget for a year of his doctoral program at Université Laval
Liam
Québec student
Doctoral’s degree, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
| Scholarships and annual income | |||||
| Admin. assistant income (summer student job) |
$8,860 | ||||
| Income from a part-time student job during the fall and winter semesters | $5,040 | ||||
| Economy / Funding from parents / Registered Education Savings Plan – RESP (amount varies based on type of housing) | $7,339 to $10,507 | ||||
| Other sources of income are available but vary by situation. Contact your faculty, Aide financière aux études in your province, and funding agencies to explore your options. | |||||
| Total annual income | $21,239 to $24 407 | ||||
| Additional savings needed for one-time expenses in the first year of study |
$97 to $2,197 | ||||
| Annual expenses | |||||
| 2023–2024* tuition fees for 1 academic year
(24 credits)
*Tuition fees are indexed annually. They vary based on the student’s legal and resident status and program of study. Find out more. |
$3,280 | ||||
| Housing
ULaval residences or shared off-campus housing
Important: Make sure to reserve your place before your arrival. |
$4,740 to $7,908 | ||||
| Groceries | $6,500 | ||||
| Public transit for Québec City and Lévis for the fall and winter semesters | Pass included in tuition fees | ||||
| Health care (medication and personal care) | $1,300 | ||||
| Academic and personal expenses (sports, leisure, clothes, books, etc.) | $3,700 | ||||
| Total annual expenses | $19,520 to $22,688 | ||||
| One-time expenses | |||||
| Application fee | $97 | ||||
| Travel on arrival and temporary accommodation (if required), etc. | $500 | ||||
| Used furniture and accessories for off-campus housing | $800 | ||||
| Computer | $800 | ||||
| Total one-time expenses – First year of study | $97 to $2,197 | ||||
Last updated on February 16th, 2024.
Amounts are in Canadian dollars. This budget reflects a modest lifestyle and is only meant to serve as a guide. It may vary depending on the economic context and the student’s situation.
For an overview of annual costs for Canadian students who are not Québec residents, see the Tuition fees section.