Université de Montréal (UdeM) Exemption Scholarship for International Students 2025–2026

Université de Montréal (UdeM) Exemption Scholarship for International Students 2025–2026

Are you an international student looking to study at one of the top francophone research universities in the world? The Université de Montréal (UdeM) in Canada offers a prestigious Tuition Exemption Scholarship Program for international students across undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs.

Launched in Fall 2020, this scholarship reduces or in some cases fully waives, international tuition fees. It provides talented students from around the globe access to high-quality education at a significantly lower cost while promoting diversity in UdeM’s academic community.

Degree Level

The UdeM Exemption Scholarship is available for the following programs:

• Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) Programs

• Master’s (Graduate) Programs

• PhD (Doctoral) Programs

The scholarship provides partial or complete exemptions from international tuition fees, depending on academic merit and program type.

Scholarship Duration (Extended)

The scholarship is valid for the following academic terms:

• Winter 2025

• Summer 2025

• Fall 2025

• Winter 2026

Eligible Subjects

All academic subjects offered at the Université de Montréal are available under this scholarship program.

Scholarship Benefits

Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor’s Degree)

Award levels are based on academic merit (as shown in your admission transcripts):

• Level A

  • $458.02 CAD per credit

  • $6,870.30 CAD per session (15 credits)

  • $13,740.60 CAD per year (30 credits)

• Level B

  • $218.28 CAD per credit

  • $3,274.20 CAD per session (15 credits)

  • $6,548.40 CAD per year (30 credits)

Scholarship is directly deducted from tuition fees.

Master’s Programs (Graduate Level)

• Research-Based Programs

  • $336.66 CAD per credit

  • $5,050.00 CAD per session (15 credits)

  • $15,150.00 CAD per year (3 sessions)

• Non-Research Programs

  • $239.75 CAD per credit

  • $3,596.25 CAD per session (15 credits)

  • $10,788.75 CAD per year (3 sessions)

Writing and correction sessions are charged at Quebec student rates.

PhD Programs (Doctoral Level)

• Doctoral Students

  • $509.08 CAD per credit

  • $7,636.20 CAD per session (15 credits)

  • $22,908.60 CAD per year (3 sessions)

PhD students pay the same tuition fees as Quebec residents.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the UdeM Exemption Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Be an international student (excluding French and French-speaking Belgian nationals).

2. Hold a valid offer of admission to a degree program (not for certificate, minor, or short-term programs).

3. Possess valid study authorizations (CAQ and study permit) for the duration of your program.

4. Be enrolled full-time throughout your program at UdeM.

5. Not be receiving any other tuition exemption.

Failure to meet any of these conditions may result in cancellation of the scholarship.

Application Process

1. Apply for Admission

   • Review program-specific deadlines.

   • Ensure you meet admission requirements.

   • Apply online to your chosen program.

2. Receive Admission Offer

   • Track your admission status via Centre étudiant.

   • You will be automatically evaluated for the scholarship, no separate application required.

3. Scholarship Award Notification

   • Once admitted, UdeM will send you an email detailing your exemption level and scholarship amount.

   • Keep this award letter safe, it is required for immigration and registration purposes.

Important Note: Beware of Fake Scholarships

UdeM has issued warnings about fraudulent scholarship offers. If you’re unsure about the legitimacy of an offer:

• Contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment directly.

Why Choose Université de Montréal?

• Ranked among the Top 100 universities globally

• Based in Montréal, one of the world’s best student cities

• A leading francophone research institution

• Offers internationally recognized and respected degrees

With the UdeM Exemption Scholarship 2025–2026, you can achieve your academic goals in Canada without the heavy burden of international tuition fees.