Master’s Program Funding
- Admission scholarships and exemptions
- Research scolarships
- Scholarships for students
- Other sources of funding
- Sample expenses
Admission scholarships and exemptions
Leadership and Commitment Scolarship
We support talented students showing an outstanding level of commitment in one of the following areas: arts, entrepreneurship, the environment, science, social /humanitarian issues, or sports.
$10,000
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Exemption program – Canadians outside Quebec
Available to Canadians enrolled in one of Université Laval’s eligible programs of study, these exemptions allow students from other provinces to study in French in Quebec and pay the same tuition fees as Quebec students.
Learn more (only in French)
Research scholarships
per year for master’s students
Graduate scholarships from granting agencies
A number of merit scholarships are offered to students who wish to enter or who are already enrolled in graduate school.
paid for research
Funding from your research supervisor
In many fields, research supervisors provide funding to students who work on their research projects. For information, contact your faculty program director.
Scholarships for students
Imagine an environmental challenge for change Scholarships
These scholarships support students who are passionate about sustainability and want to make an impact in their communities on the environment. The contest gives bachelor’s and master’s students (on their own or as a team) the opportunity to develop a promising environmental project that could be implemented at Université Laval or in Québec City.
$2,000, $3,000 and $5,000
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contests available each year
per year
FGPS Student Success Scholarships
The FGPS Success Scholarships support students at every stage of their graduate studies.
Other sources of funding
Program
For full-time studies
Government loans and bursaries from Québec and the other Canadian provinces are available, based on each student’s financial situation.
Program
For part-time students
Part-time students can apply to the Québec government for a loan that generally covers their tuition fees.
Program
On-campus jobs
Students with insufficient financial resources who have applied for a loan or bursary can work on campus to supplement their income.
assistant
Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Jobs helping teaching staff or research teams with course or research-related tasks.
Sample annual expenses – Québec resident
Allison’s expenses for a year of her master’s program at Université Laval
Allison
Québec student
Master’s degree, Faculty of Business Administration
| Annual expenses | |||||
| 2024–2025* tuition fees for 1 academic year
(24 credits)
*Tuition fees are indexed annually. They vary based on the student’s legal and resident status and program of study.
|
$3,375 | ||||
| Housing
ULaval residences or shared off-campus housing
Important: Make sure to reserve your place before your arrival. |
$4,920 to $7,900 | ||||
| Groceries | $6,100 | ||||
| Public transit for Québec City and Lévis for the fall and winter semesters | Pass included in tuition fees | ||||
| Health care (medication and personal care) | $1,300 | ||||
| Academic and personal expenses (sports, leisure, clothes, books, etc.) | $3,700 | ||||
| Total annual expenses | $19,395 to $22,375 | ||||
| One-time expenses | |||||
| Application fee | $97 | ||||
| Travel on arrival and temporary accommodation (if required), etc. | $500 | ||||
| Used furniture and accessories for off-campus housing | $800 | ||||
| Computer | $800 | ||||
| Total one-time expenses – First year of study | $97 to $2,197 | ||||
Last updated on July 31st, 2024.
Amounts are in Canadian dollars. This budget reflects a modest lifestyle and is only meant to serve as a guide. It may vary depending on the economic context and the student’s situation.
For an overview of annual costs for Canadian students who are not Québec residents, see the Tuition fees section.