Fees

The Quebec government requires the University to collect a forfaitaire in addition to the base tuition and the compulsory fees charged by the University. The rate of the forfaitaire is determined by the government financial sector of the course for which the student has registered. The rate of the forfaitaire is determined by the government and is transferred directly to the government. The government allows Quebec Universities to charge an “additional forfaitaire” as well as a program-specific premium for certain programs.

Note:
International students following certain programs in the French Language, French Literature or Quebec Studies may be exempt from paying this forfaitaire, and may be eligible to pay the same tuition fees as Canadian or Quebec residents. For further information, please go to the Enrolment Services, French Program Exemption website.

Starting September 1, 2019, the government will no longer provide any funding for international undergraduate students, nor for professional or non-research master's students. These students will be considered ‘deregulated.’ Tuition rates are subject to change each academic year.

Returning international students (admitted prior to Fall 2019) staying in the same program are not affected.

Learn more about the New tuition fee framework for international students

Note:
International students following certain programs in the French Language, French Literature or Quebec Studies may be exempt from paying this forfaitaire, and may be eligible to pay the same tuition fees as Canadian or Quebec residents. For further information, please go to the Enrolment Services, French Program Exemption website.

The Quebec government requires that all students who are registered at a Québec University have a “permanent code”, a unique identifying number which is assigned by the government. All students who have attended a Québec elementary school, high school, CEGEP or University have been assigned a permanent code. The permanent code appears on all official Québec school certificates and CEGEP transcripts. Students who do not provide a valid permanent code with their application must apply for one. Students who do not submit or apply for a permanent code will be charged an additional premium.

Information on how to apply for a permanent code and a link to the online “Permanent Code Data” form can be found on the Enrolment Services, Permanent Code website. The online form must be completed and submitted to the Birks Student Service Centre in S-LB-185 along with all supporting documents.

Frais institutionnels obligatoires (FIO) charged by the University and (generated by a registration) 

Compulsory fees ensure that you receive the necessary services and support you need to succeed throughout your academic journey. They range from administrative support to the various student services offered to technological services. The fees you pay depend on if you are an undergraduate or graduate student and the nature of your studies.

Compulsory fees are comprised of non-tuition fees defined and regulated by Ministère de l’Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES), known as Frais institutionnels obligatoires (FIO)

Through a referendum process, student associations and student groups put forward fee levy proposals for a vote by graduate students. If a fee levy referendum question is passed, the fee levy is presented BY the Dean of Students for approval TO the Board of Governors.

If approved by the Board of Governors, the University becomes responsible for the billing and collection of the fee levy and the Student Association(s) become responsible for the administration of the fee.

However, each organization that receives a fee levy determines their own procedures regarding opting out options. Please contact the student groups directly with any questions you might have regarding opting out of a fee levy. 

All graduate students who are paying tuition fees at either the Canadian or Quebec rates, GSA Association fees and who have an active registration with Concordia in the Fall or Winter semester, including CIP's, are automatically charged a premium for this Plan.

Students can opt out of the Student Health and Dental Plan by visiting the Quebec Student Health Alliance (ASEQ) website and completing the on-line opt-out process. There is a specific, published opt-out period.

Students who are registered in fall (/2) or fall/winter (/3) term courses must opt out between September 6 and September 23, 2022. Students enrolled in fall (/2) or winter (/3) term courses may not opt out after September 23, 2022, or during the winter term opt-out period.

Students who are registered in winter (/4) term courses only must opt out between January 9 and January 24, 2023.

For information regarding the plans and what health & dental costs are covered, please contact ASEQ online or by telephone at 514-789-8790.

International students and graduate students in some programs are not automatically covered by the Health and Dental Plan.  If unsure, please contact ASEQ to speak to a representative. Students wishing to purchase Health and Dental insurance must do so directly through the Quebec Student Health Alliance (ASEQ) website or by telephone at 514-789-8790.