Doctoral program funding
- Admission Scholarships
- Scholarships for students
- Research scholarships
- Other sources of funding
- Other international programs
- Sample student budget
Admission Scholarships
Supplemental tuition fee exemption scholarships
Available to ALL international students enrolled in a doctoral program.
Over $43,000
Learn more
Citizens of the World scholarships
Excellence scholarships
In support of academic excellence.
Commitment scholarships
In support of engaged student leaders
$30,000
More details
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.
Research scholarships
per year
Merit Scholarship
The Government of Québec awards merit scholarships to international students at the doctoral level.
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.
Other sources of funding
for international students
assistant
Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Jobs helping teaching staff or research teams with course- or research-related tasks.
Learn more
Other international programs
Government of Canada International scholarships
China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship program
Université Laval (UL) and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) have signed an agreement to offer a joint grant program allowing Chinese students who are eligible for UL programs to pursue higher education in research. The grants cover tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance for up to 48 months, as well as a round-trip flight to Québec City (by the least expensive route) and visa application fees.
Scholarship programs resulting from agreements with the CALDO consortium
Agreements signed between the CALDO consortium, of which Université Laval is a member, and the governments of certain Latin American countries with a view to providing scholarships to resident students so they can pursue their studies and develop their expertise in their field at our university. The signatory countries at this time are Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.
For more information, please email us at: CALDO@daif.ulaval.ca.
Consult the CALDO consortium website for more details.
Sample student budget – Person from abroad
Nora’s budget for a year of her doctoral program at Université Laval
Nora
Moroccan
Doctoral’s degree, Faculty of Social Sciences
| 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
(amount varies based on type of housing) |
$8,311 to $11,479 | ||||
| Other sources of income are available but vary by situation. Contact your faculty, your home country government, and funding agencies to explore your options. | |||||
| Total annual income | $21,211 to $25,379 | ||||
| Additional savings needed for one-time expenses in the first year of study |
$875 to $3,275 | ||||
| Annual expenses | |||||
| 2023–2024* tuition fees for 1 academic year WITH a supplemental tuition fee exemption scholarship**
(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. |
$15,142 -$11,862 $3,280 |
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| Health and hospital insurance | $972 | ||||
| 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, immigration document renewal, etc.) | $3,700 | ||||
| Total annual expenses | $20,492 to $23,660 | ||||
| One-time expenses | |||||
| Application fee | $97 | ||||
| Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) | $128 | ||||
| Study permit | $150 | ||||
| Travel upon arrival and temporary accommodation (if required), etc. | $500 | ||||
| Used furniture and accessories for off-campus housing | $800 | ||||
| Winter clothing and accessories | $500 to $800 | ||||
| Computer | $800 | ||||
| Total one-time expenses – First year of study | $875 to $3,275 | ||||
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.
**Université Laval has a Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program for doctoral students so that all international students enrolled in a full-time regular PhD program are eligible. Find out more about the terms and conditions.