Costs related to studying in Québec

To study in Québec, you must demonstrate your financial capacity to cover all the costs below:

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are the amounts charged by your educational institution to enrol in your study program. 

The cost of education varies based on several factors: level of education, educational institution, program, and the student’s legal status, citizenship and place of residence. 

For more information, consult the Tuition fees page.

Transportation costs

Transportation costs are the amounts required to make the round trip from your country of origin. 

The financial amount required to meet basic needs represents the minimum you must have to cover daily living expenses in Québec. This amount, which is based on the cost of the consumer basket, is intended to cover the following expenses mainly:

• Food;
• Housing, including installation costs;
• Clothes and shoes;
• Transport;
• The costs of health and hospitalization insurance for you and your accompanying family members;
• Other necessities (household items, personal care, etc.)

Here are the amounts, in Canadian dollars, you must have if you apply as of January 1, 2026.  

Where the number of persons exceeds six, the amount of financial resources is increased by $5,254 for each additional person. 

To demonstrate your financial capacity and support your application for temporary selection for studies, you must provide proof that you are able to cover these costs.