Cost of living
The costs of university are more than just tuition. To plan a budget, you need an idea of what your other expenses will be and whether you’ll live on- or off-campus.
Quebec residents
Quebec residents pay a lower tuition rate at Quebec Universities than other Canadian or international students.
To pay Quebec resident tuition rates, first you must apply for Quebec resident tuition status. If you do not do this, you will pay higher tuition rates.
| Expense | Yearly estimated total |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health) | $4,875.00 |
| Books and supplies | $2,843 |
| Housing (Rent) |
N/A |
| Internet/Cell Phone | $800 |
| Food |
$1,760 |
| Personal expenses | $1,837 |
| Transport/Travel | $1,178 |
| Miscellaneous | $500 |
| TOTAL | $13,793.00 |
These figures are based on 2024 data
| Yearly expenses | Yearly estimated total |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health) | $4,875 |
| Books and supplies | $2,843 |
| Housing (Rent) |
$8,060 |
| Internet/Cell Phone |
$1,040 |
| Food | $6,101 |
| Personal expenses | $1,837 |
| Transport/Travel | $1,178 |
| Miscellaneous | $500 |
| TOTAL | $26,434.00 |
These figures are based on 2024 data
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Canadian residents
Out-of-province Canadians & permanent residents
| Expenses (per year) | Yearly estimated total |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health). Enrolled prior to 2024 | $11,175 |
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health). New Fall 2024 Admits | $14,275 |
| Books and supplies | $2,843 |
| Housing (Rent)* |
$11,710 |
| Internet/Cell Phone | $800.00 |
| Food** |
$6,525 |
| Personal expenses | $1,837 |
| Transport/Travel | $1,178 |
| Miscellaneous | $500.00 |
| TOTAL Enrolled prior to Fall 2024 | $39,568.00 |
| TOTAL Effective Fall 2024 | $39,668.00 |
- These figures are based on 2024 data
- *Based on the most expensive option
- **Meal plan is mandatory
| Expenses (per year) | Yearly estimated total |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health). Enrolled prior to 2024 | $11,175 |
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health). New Fall 2024 Admits | $14,275 |
| Books and supplies | $2,843 |
| Housing (Rent)* |
$8,060 |
| Internet/Cell Phone |
$1,040 |
| Food** | $6,101 |
| Personal expenses | $1,837 |
| Transport/Travel | $1,178 |
| Miscellaneous | $500.00 |
| TOTAL Enrolled prior to Fall 2024 | $32,734.00 |
| TOTAL Effective Fall 2024 | $35, 834.00 |
- These figures are based on 2024 data
- *Based on the most expensive option
- **Meal plan is mandatory
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U.S. & international students
| Expenses (per year) | Yearly estimated total |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health) | $38, 725 |
| Books and supplies | $2,843 |
| Housing (Rent)* |
$11,710 |
| Internet/Cell Phone |
$800 |
| Food** |
$6,525 |
| Personal expenses | $1,837 |
| Transport/Travel | $1,178 |
| Miscellaneous | $500 |
| TOTAL |
$64,118.00 CAD |
- These figures are based on 2024 data
- *Based on the most expensive option
- *Meal plan is mandatory
| Expenses (per year) | Yearly estimated total |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health) | $38,725 |
| Books and supplies | $2,843 |
| Housing (Rent)* |
$8,060 |
| Internet/Cell Phone |
$1,040 |
| Food** |
$6,101 |
| Personal expenses | $1,837 |
| Transport/Travel | $1,178 |
| Miscellaneous | $500.00 |
| TOTAL | $60,284.00 CAD |
- These figures are based on 2024 data
- *Based on the most expensive option
- **Meal plan is mandatory
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