Tuition fee exemption scholarships for undergraduate and graduate programs

Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur (MES) requires international students enrolled at Québec educational institutions to pay a supplemental amount of tuition fees.

 

Pay the same tuition as Québec students!

Here’s a quick reference to help you pick the right one for you.

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Exemption scholarships from differential tuition fees depending on the program of studies

Only students who already have this exemption scholarship can continue to benefit from it if they comply with the normal duration of their study program—i.e., 6 semesters or 90 credits for a 3-year bachelor’s degree, and 8 semesters or 120 credits for a 4-year bachelor’s degree.

 

Each semester, renewal of the scholarship is conditional on the successful completion of all courses contributing to the program.

 

Do you have questions about these scholarships? Contact us by email at: excellence@bbaf.ulaval.ca.

Exemption scholarships available through agreements signed with MES

The scholarships of exemptions available through agreements signed with Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur (MES) is managed by MES. It allows international students to be exempted from supplemental tuition fees so they pay the same tuition as Québec students.

You must submit your application for exemption to officials in your home country. If you have already received an exemption, please follow all conditions of exemption to remain in good standing.

 

French and francophone Belgian students

Under a student mobility agreement among the governments of Québec, France and the French Community of Belgium, qualifying French and francophone Belgian university students in Cycle One (Bachelor’s level) are eligible to pay the same fees as Canadians who are non-residents of Québec. French and francophone Belgian students enrolled in a Cycle Two university program (a Master’s) are eligible to pay the same fees as Québec residents.

 

Students in other categories

How to apply

  1. Check whether your country has signed a cooperation agreement or bilateral accord with Québec.
  2. Contact the authority in your country of citizenship or at the international organization that manages exemptions for information on selection criteria and to get your application form.
  3. Send your letter of admission or proof of registration from your university and the application form (Appendix II) to the organization responsible for managing exemptions in your country.
  4. The designated authorities in your country are required to send exemption applications to MES. Your country is responsible for selecting applicants. Applications sent by students directly to Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (MES) will not be processed.
  5. Wait for a reply from the relevant organization in your home country to find out whether your application has been approved or denied.
  6. Obtain the required authorizations to do a training course of more than six months in Quebec.

 

The terms and conditions of these scholarships are posted here for information purposes only and are subject to change without notice. The information on the Government of Quebec website prevails at all times.
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