🇨🇦 Université de Montréal Exemption Scholarship 2025-2026
The Université de Montréal (UdeM) is now accepting applications for its International Tuition-Fee Exemption Scholarship covering the Winter 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2026 terms. Successful candidates pay Quebec-resident tuition instead of the much higher international rate—an immediate saving of up to CAD 13,000 a year.
What the Scholarship Offers
| Study Level | Tuition Benefit in 2025 | How Much You Save |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | Partial exemption | Up to CAD 13,340 per year |
| Master’s | Partial exemption | Up to CAD 10,474 per year |
| PhD | Full exemption | Almost 100 % of tuition |
You still pay smaller incidental fees, but the bulk of international tuition disappears.
Who Can Apply?
- Hold a valid CAQ and Canadian study permit.
- Received (or will receive) an unconditional offer to a full-time program starting Fall 2020 or later.
- Remain registered full time for the entire degree.
- Do not hold another tuition-fee waiver.
- Citizenship: open to all non-Canadian students except French or Belgian Francophone nationals, who already pay local rates.
Failure to meet any condition can cancel the award.
Recommended: Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030)
Eligible Programs
- All bachelor’s degrees
- All master’s degrees (course-based or research)
- All PhD programs
Short programs, independent studies, and certificates are excluded.
Why UdeM Runs This Scheme
- Attract global talent to Montreal’s research ecosystem.
- Support students who enrich campus diversity.
- Strengthen the university’s international networks and reputation.
How to Apply
- Submit an admission application for your chosen program.
- Upload requested documents to your applicant portal.
- UdeM automatically evaluates you for the exemption—no separate form is needed.
- If selected, the scholarship letter appears alongside your admission offer.
Detailed steps: admission.umontreal.ca/en/scholarship-for-international-students/
Key Dates
UdeM processes exemption offers for the same deadlines as regular admission:
| Intake | Typical Application Cut-off* |
|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | 1 September 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | 1 February 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 February 2025 |
| Winter 2026 | 1 September 2025 |
*Always verify dates on UdeM’s admission site—they vary by faculty.
Quick Tips to Strengthen Your File
- Show a GPA above 3.5/4.3 or local equivalent.
- Provide clear evidence of extracurricular impact (community service, research, leadership).
- Craft a concise statement of purpose connecting your goals to UdeM labs or professors.
- Upload documents early; late files miss the automatic exemption review.
Ready to Apply?
Visit https://admission.umontreal.ca to choose your program, check faculty deadlines, and start your online application. Montreal’s vibrant, bilingual city life and UdeM’s fee exemption could save you thousands—apply while seats are open.
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