Tuition and fees
The cost of your tuition will depend on whether you are a Canadian student who is a resident of Quebec, a Canadian student who is not a resident of Quebec, or an international student. Note that you may have to pay other fees in addition to tuition.
The fees in the table below are provided for information purposes only. For the specific tuition costs that apply to you, please click here. This page gives more information about tuition, other required fees (such as insurance) and more.
| MASTER'S | PHD | |
|---|---|---|
| QUEBEC STUDENTS | $1,195 per session $425 per thesis session | $1,195 per session $425 per thesis session |
| NON-QUEBEC CANADIAN STUDENTS | $3,701 per session $425 per thesis session | $3,701 per session $425 per thesis session |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | $8,186 per session $425 per thesis session | $7,348 per session $425 per thesis session |
Learn more about funding and scholarships
Living expenses
Below is a sample monthly budget that includes the primary living expenses for a student. You can adjust this budget based on your own needs.
| RENT AND UTILITIES | $550 |
| FOOD | $350 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $80 |
| PHONE AND INTERNET | $45 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | $200 |
| Total | $1,225 |
Choosing a university: Beyond tuition
Tuition is just one factor you need to consider when deciding where to study. Cost of living, quality of life and the student scene are other factors that will greatly impact your university experience. Below are some indicators that show the costs and benefits of studying at UdeM compared to universities in other Canadian cities.
Average annual tuition of Canadian students (graduate programs)
| Canadian Average | $6,053 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $2,473 |
| Prince Edward Island | $4,888 |
| Nova Scotia | $7,926 |
| New Brunswick | $5,583 |
| Quebec | $2,792* |
| Ontario | $8,456 |
| Manitoba | $4,363 |
| Saskatchewan | $4,506 |
| Alberta | $4,775 |
| British Columbia | $7,527 |
Source: Statistics Canada
*Non-Quebec Canadian students registered in a master's program have to pay a supplement. This fee does not apply to doctoral students.
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in major Canadian cities
| Calgary | $1,332 |
| MontrÉal | $760 |
| Ottawa | $1,174 |
| Saskatoon | $1,087 |
| Toronto | $1,288 |
| Vancouver | $1,368 |
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The intangibles
What makes a great student city? A whole mixture of things: top universities, a vibrant student life, job opportunities and - of course - affordability. These factors and more make Montréal one of the top 10 student cities in the world!