StudyDesk Scholarships
About the scholarship
The UdeM Exemption Scholarship for International Students is Université de Montréal’s flagship funding route for students from outside Canada. Instead of a separate scholarship competition, every international applicant is automatically evaluated for a tuition-fee exemption when they apply for admission — the amount depends on study level and academic record, and is deducted directly from tuition fees. It applies to all academic disciplines offered at UdeM.
UdeM renewed the exemption scholarship for the Winter 2026, Summer 2026, Autumn 2026 and Winter 2027 terms, confirming the programme is live for upcoming intakes.
Eligibility
- An international student — not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Students from France and French-speaking Belgium are excluded (they benefit from separate tuition agreements).
- Hold a valid study permit for Canada (CAQ and federal study permit as applicable).
- Enrolled full-time in an eligible bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programme.
- Not benefiting from another tuition-fee exemption scholarship.
- Meet the admission requirements of the chosen programme — the strength of the academic record is the only criterion used to set the exemption level.
Benefits
- Undergraduate: Level A $13,740.60 per year or Level B $6,548.40 per year, applied directly to tuition fees.
- Master’s: partial exemption — $15,150.00 per year for research programmes, $10,788.75 per year for non-research programmes.
- PhD: a complete waiver of the additional tuition fees charged to international students — $22,908.60 per year, letting doctoral students pay roughly the same fees as Québec graduate students for the entire duration of their studies.
- The exemption is deducted from tuition automatically — it is not a cash stipend and does not cover accommodation or living costs.
Documents required
Since there is no separate scholarship application, you only need the standard admission documents:
- Online admission application to your UdeM programme.
- Academic transcripts and diplomas (high-school diploma for bachelor’s; bachelor’s degree for master’s; master’s degree for PhD).
- Programme-specific requirements (CV, letters, portfolio, language proof — French or English depending on the programme).
- Study authorisations (CAQ and study permit) before the term begins.
How to apply
- Apply for admission to UdeMSubmit your admission application for the target term — Winter 2026 closes 1 September 2026, the Fall 2027 term opens 1 August with a 1 February 2027 application window.
- Get assessed automaticallyUdeM’s admissions team ranks your academic file and sets the exemption level — no extra form, no extra essay.
- Accept and enrolThe exemption appears as a deduction on your tuition bill once you are admitted and enrolled full-time with valid study authorisations.
FAQs
No. It is assessed automatically as part of the admission process — the scholarship amount is deducted from tuition fees.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents, students already covered by another tuition exemption, and students from France and French-speaking Belgium.
Merit alone — the strength of your academic record is the only criterion for determining the exemption level.
No. It applies only to tuition fees; accommodation, living and other costs are not included.
For the duration of the degree — 2 to 5 years depending on the programme — provided you stay enrolled full-time and meet the conditions.
Verified 21 Oct 2026 via scholarships.af (renewed Winter/Summer/Autumn 2026 + Winter 2027; term deadlines; benefit levels; auto-assessment; exclusions) + scholarshiproar (Feb 1, 2027 / Sept 1, 2026 deadlines; 2027-cycle benefit figures incl. UG Level A $13,740.60, PhD $22,908.60) + oppotify (auto-evaluation, full-time/study-permit conditions) + scholarshipsroot (level structure). 2027-cycle figures used where sources conflicted with older amounts.
