UdeM Exemption Scholarship 2026 – Full & Partial Tuition Waivers for International Students in Canada
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Overview
The UdeM Exemption Scholarship Program is a major tuition-reduction initiative by the Université de Montréal (UdeM) designed to make higher education in Canada more accessible to international students.
Through this program, eligible students receive full or partial exemption from international tuition fees, allowing them to pay tuition rates similar to Québec residents.
The scholarship supports outstanding global talent and promotes cultural diversity within one of the world’s leading francophone research universities.
Scholarship Name
UdeM Exemption Scholarship for International Students
Host University
Université de Montréal (UdeM), Canada
Level of Study
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Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
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Postgraduate (Master’s)
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Doctoral (PhD)
Value / Benefits
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
Based on academic excellence:
Level A (High Excellence)
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$14,015.40 per year
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$7,007.70 per session (full-time)
Level B
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$6,679.20 per year
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$3,339.60 per session (full-time)
Master’s Degree (Graduate Programmes)
Research Programmes
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$15,452.55 per year
Non-Research Programmes
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$11,004.30 per year
PhD (Doctoral Programmes)
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Full exemption of international tuition fees
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Students pay the same tuition as Québec students
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Value: up to $23,367.15 per year
What the Scholarship Covers
✅ Exemption from international tuition fees
✅ Automatic deduction from tuition bill
❌ Does NOT cover accommodation
❌ Does NOT cover living expenses
❌ Does NOT cover travel costs
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be an international student
❌ (Except French and French-speaking Belgian students) -
Have received an offer of admission to UdeM
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Be enrolled in a degree programme (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
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Not be enrolled in short programs (certificate, minor, major, preparatory year, short programs)
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Hold a valid CAQ and study permit
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Be continuously enrolled full-time
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Not benefit from any other tuition exemption scheme
Selection Criteria
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Based on academic excellence (transcripts used for assessment)
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No separate scholarship application required
Application Deadline
No separate deadline
Scholarship is linked to programme admission deadlines
How to Apply
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Apply for admission to a programme at Université de Montréal
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Receive an offer of admission
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Accept the offer
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UdeM automatically assesses eligibility
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You receive an email confirmation stating:
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Eligibility status
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Scholarship level
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Amount awarded
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No separate scholarship application is required
Duration
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Valid for the entire duration of the study programme
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Must maintain full-time enrolment and valid status
Additional Notes
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Scholarship is automatically processed
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Amount is deducted directly from tuition fees
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Can be withdrawn if eligibility conditions are no longer met
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Designed to attract top international talent
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Applies from Fall 2020 admissions onward
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the UdeM Exemption Scholarship 2026