Exemptions from additional tuition fees

The Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur grants exemption quotas to universities, allowing them to grant students holding a study permit exemptions from additional tuition fees.

The allocation of these exemptions, on the basis of the ÉTS quota, is under the jurisdiction of the Dean of Studies. The exemption is granted each semester.  The program eligibility does not guarantee an exemption.

The Dean of Studies Office verifies eligibility for exemptions and grants exemptions if the criteria are met and until the quota is exhausted. No documents need to be submitted, and no action is required on the part of students. Priority is given to students working on their master's thesis.

Exemptions are not generally granted in the first semester (a minimum grade point average in the master's program is required to be eligible). No exemptions will be granted after the fourth semester.

The primary criterion for obtaining an exemption is academic excellence.

Students whose country has signed a cooperation and bilateral agreement with the Quebec government must apply for an exemption through that agreement. Consult the list of signatory countries.

Note: Summer exemptions are given in the Fall (the quota from the Ministry is only known in the Fall).

Eligibility criteria

• Be a full-time registered student or considered full time in the Master’s program (you must have a GPA in your master's program to be eligible) - Students in a master's degree with project program who are registered in 3 or 6 credits internship won't be admissible;
• Not have exceeded 4 semesters in the program of studies covered by the request;
• May not hold (for the referenced semester) an exemption bursary (from his country or other body);
• Must not have received 3 exemptions in the Master’s program (MEES exemptions granted to universities);
• Must not have unpaid tuition fees for semesters prior to that of the competition.

Selection criteria

• The cumulative average;
• Must not have unpaid tuition fees for semesters prior to that of the competition;
• Respect all admissibility criteria.

Required documents

None