University Of Montreal (UdeM) Exemption Scholarship for International Students 2025

The UdeM exemption scholarship program is designed to support international candidates in their university studies. Since the fall of 2020, it is possible to benefit from an exemption from the tuition fees normally charged to international students.

The goal of this program is to help the best talent from all countries attend one of the finest francophone research universities in the world. In turn, these international students will help fulfil our educational mission by enriching the cultural diversity of the Université de Montréal community.

• Table of Content
• About University of Montreal
• Exemption Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Exemption Scholarship
• Requirements for Exemption Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Montreal

Also called UdeM, the University of Montreal is a non-private research institution of higher education in the Québec province of Canada. The University was founded in 1878 founded, with three faculties: theology, law and medicine. Earlier University of Montreal was situated in Montreal's Quartier Latin but later in 1942, it moved to Mount Royal. It got the status of a secular establishment in the year 1967. The main campus of the university is set on Mount Royal, the campus comprises more than 65 hectares of greenery, roads and paths. ... continue reading

Exemption Scholarship

Application Deadline	01 Feb 2025
School to study	University of Montreal
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of Montreal
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Exemption Scholarship

Undergraduate Scholarship benefits:

You could benefit from the UdeM exemption scholarship if you are admitted to a degree program, namely a bachelor's degree.

The excellence of your academic record is the only evaluation criterion to determine the value of the scholarship. This assessment is made based on the transcripts provided during the admission application. The results of the assessment will determine the amount to which you may be entitled. If after the assessment, your file does not qualify for level A or B, you will not benefit from the UdeM exemption scholarship.

Graduate Program - masters:

To support you in your graduate studies, a partial exemption scholarship from the additional tuition fees normally charged to international students is available.

Graduate Programs - PhD

To support you in your graduate studies, a complete waiver of the additional tuition fees normally charged to international students is available.

This exemption bursary allows you to benefit from the same tuition fees as Québec graduate studies students.

Requirements for Exemption Scholarship Qualification

The UdeM exemption scholarship is intended for international students (except French and French-speaking Belgian students).

To be eligible, the candidate must:

• Have received an offer of admission to a study program at UdeM (as of Fall 2020)
• Not be enrolled in an independent study program or short undergraduate program as of the Winter 2024 session, e.g., certificate, major, minor, short program or preparatory year program for university studies
• Have valid study authorizations (CAQ and study permit) for all sessions of their study program
• Be continuously enrolled full time (unless absence is approved) for their entire study program
• Not benefit from another form of tuition fee exemption

If one of the above conditions is not met, the UdeM exemption scholarship may be withdrawn

Application Deadline

February 1, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Montreal on admission.umontreal.ca to apply

• Before completing the application form, make sure you respect the application deadlines and check the admissions requirements for the study programs of your interest.
• After submitting your application, you'll be able to consult your application and receive your admission notice in your Centre étudiant. You don’t have to apply for a UdeM Exemption Scholarship. Candidates will be evaluated to determine their eligibility and the amount of their exemption scholarship. 
• After receiving your admissions offer, Université de Montréal will inform you by email of the amount of the scholarship to which you are entitled. Print and keep this document in a safe place. It will be useful for future reference. 

For more details, visit UdeM website