Studying and living costs in Montréal
Study costs
- See the section on study costs.
Living costs
Typical budget (2018-2019) 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 | $7141 |
| Home insurance | $616 |
| Food | $5212 |
| Local transportation (bus and metro) |
$616
|
| Telephone, Internet and various charges | $1231 (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 | $3907 |
| Renewal of study permits | $270 |
| Total |
$19 965
|
- Typical budget as of April 30, 2018.
