Exciting news! The Université de Montréal Scholarships are now accepting applications. In this article, we will provide complete details about this scholarship program, its financial benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The Université de Montréal Scholarships 2025-2026 are tuition fee reduction awards open to international students from across the globe. These scholarships are available for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies. Selected students can receive financial assistance of up to $27,300 annually, depending on the level of study.

The University of Montréal was founded more than 135 years ago with the goal of delivering world-class higher education and contributing to social progress. Today, it has become one of the leading institutions in Canada with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

Currently, over 10,000 international students study at Université de Montréal, making it the third most international university in Canada, according to Times Higher Education. Each year, more than 7,000 Canadian permanent residents also enroll at UdeM. The university is ranked 36th globally for graduate employability, as per the Global University Employability Ranking, highlighting the worldwide recognition of its graduates among top employers.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate / Master’s / PhD

• Institution(s): Université de Montréal

• Study in: Canada

• Courses Offered: Students can enroll in any subject offered by the university.

• Program Period: Depends on the degree program

• Deadline: September 1, 2025 / February 1, - 2026

Scholarship Coverage

Université de Montréal Scholarships will provide the following benefits:

Undergraduate:

The strength of your academic record is the only criterion for evaluation to determine the amount of the scholarship. The results of the analysis are ranked according to the following three levels:

• Level A: $13,740.60 per year (2 sessions, equivalent to 30 credits) or $6,870.30 per session (15 credits) or $458.02 per credit

• Level B: $6,548.40 per year (2 sessions, equivalent to 30 credits) or $3,274.20 per session (15 credits) or $218.28 per credit

These amounts are applied to tuition fees.

Masters:

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

• Research: $15,150.00 per year (3 sessions, equivalent to 45 credits) or $5,050.00 per session (equivalent to 15 credits) or $336.66 per credit

• Non-Research: $10,788.75 per year (3 sessions, equivalent to 45 credits) or $3,596.25 per session (equivalent to 15 credits) or $239.75 per credit

This amount is applied to tuition fees.

PhD:

To support you in your graduate studies as an international student, 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.

• $22 908,60 per year (3 sessions, equivalent to 45 credits) or $7 636,20 per session (equivalent to 15 credits) or $509,08 per credit for the entire duration of your studies.

This amount is applied to the tuition fees.

Eligibility Criteria for Université de Montréal Scholarships

To qualify for the Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Required Language: English.

• Eligible Countries: All world countries

• Must hold a study permit and who are neither permanent residents nor Canadian citizens.

• Must be enrolled full-time in a study program throughout their studies.

• Must not benefit from another form of tuition fee exemption through another policy or measure. For example, French and Belgian Francophone students already benefit from this type of exemption.

How to apply for Université de Montréal Scholarships?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for this scholarship:

1. Apply for admission

To get your application and admissions process off to a good start, explore “Compass”, an interactive checklist that guides you through the required steps. Before completing the application form, make sure you respect the application deadlines and check the admissions requirements for the study programs of your interest.

2. Follow up on your file and receive an offer of admission

A few days after submitting your admissions application, you will receive your access codes for the “Student Centre.” This is the platform where you can monitor your application and receive your offer of acceptance letter.

3. Accept the offer of admission to start the evaluation.

You don’t have to apply for a UdeM Exemption Scholarship. New candidates’ files will be evaluated to determine their eligibility and the amount of their exemption scholarship.

4. Receive the notice of award with the amount

After receiving your admissions offer, the Université de Montréal will promptly 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.

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To learn more about Université de Montréal Scholarships, please visit the official website:

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