Québec Ministry of Higher Education
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur (MES) is the government department responsible for universities and colleges in the French-speaking Canadian province of Québec, based in Québec City. It funds the Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE), run by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) for research master's, doctoral and postdoctoral candidates and short research stays, and, under agreements with about forty countries and one international organisation, it grants exemptions from the supplementary tuition fees charged to international students, so that beneficiaries pay Québec or preferential rates.
Information last verified: October 27, 2026Official source
Available programmes (2)
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Québec Tuition Fee Exemptions for International Students 2027–2028
Master, Bachelor, PhDTuition DiscountAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme - View Details
Québec PBEEE Merit Scholarships for Foreign Students 2028–2029
PhD, Master, PostdocLiving Stipend OnlyAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
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Life and living
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Studying and living in Canada
Costs and living
Annual international bachelor's tuition (official examples): • UBC (2026/27): Arts CAD 51,530, Science 53,082, Engineering 66,200, Commerce 66,678. • McGill (admitted fall 2026): Arts 56,000, Engineering 65,168. • Toronto (2025-26): Arts & Science 63,570. • Waterloo (fall 2026): CAD 23,598 to 34,942 per term depending on the program. Research graduate study is often cheaper: a thesis master's at McGill is about CAD 10,674 per term, and many doctoral students receive university or supervisor funding. Living costs: the government requires proof of at least CAD 23,448 for one student per year (outside Quebec), on top of first-year tuition.
Working while studying
• During studies: up to 24 hours a week off campus in term and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks, if you study full time in a program of at least 6 months and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). • After graduation: the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) lasts 8 months to 3 years depending on program length; master's graduates get 3 years. • PGWP language requirement: CLB/NCLC 7 in all four skills. • The field-of-study requirement applies only to college diplomas, not to university bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in CanadaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Québec Ministry of Higher Education is listed as: Partially Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/ministere/enseignement-superieur) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Postdoctoral.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/ministere/enseignement-superieur. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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