Studying and living costs in Montréal
Study costs
- See the section on study costs.
Living costs
Typical budget for living expenses
This typical budget is based on the minimum cost of expenditures incurred by a foreign student, living alone, for a period of 12 months in Quebec.
For any assessment of tuition costs, the student should contact Financial Services.
| ITEM | APPROXIMATE COST |
|---|---|
| Accommodations off campus or in UQAM university residences | $6280 to $11 700 |
| Food | $4680 |
| Local transportation (bus and metro) |
$720
|
| Telephone, Internet and various charges | $600 (fixed phone and unlimited Internet included in the cost of university residences) |
| Medical insurance |
$972 (except for students whose country has an agreement with the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec) |
| Books, school supplies, leisure, clothing and internships | $2287 |
| Total |
$15 539 - $20 959
|
- Typical budget as of March, 2025.
