Costs

The costs of university are more than just tuition. To plan a budget (and apply for financial assistance if you need it), you need an idea of what your other expenses will be and whether you’ll live on- or off-campus.

How to figure out your costs

Use the tuition calculator to estimate your tuition fees at Concordia.
Select the sample table below that best describes your residency situation to help you estimate your annual costs.

Please contact us if you have any questions about how we calculate these numbers.

Quebec residents

Quebec students living at home
Expense	Amount
Tuition& Compulsory fees (including health)	$3,775.71
Books and supplies	$2,234.00
Housing (Rent)*	$N/A
Internet/Cell Phone	$800.00
Hydro	$N/A
Food*	$1,650.00
Personal expenses	$1,320.00
Transport/Travel	$398.00
Miscellaneous	$500.00
TOTAL	$10,677.71
*All costs are approximate and are based on Quebec students living at home with parents Based on registration for 15 credits

Quebec students renting
Expense	Amount
Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health)	$3,775.71
Books and supplies	$2,234.00
Housing (Rent)**	$4,480.00
Internet/Cell Phone	$1,040.00
Hydro	$560.00
Food**	$4,950.00
Personal expenses	$1,320.00
Transport/Travel	$398.00
Miscellaneous	$500.00
TOTAL	$19,257.71
**All costs are approximate. Rent is based on sharing a privately rented house. Students will need to factor additional costs -Rent $560.00/month -Food calculated at $150.00/week -Hydro $70.00/month Based on registration for 15 credits

Non-Quebec residents

Non-Quebec students living in Residence (i.e: Grey Nun's)
Expense	Amount
Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health)	$8,675.31
Books and supplies	$2,234.00
Housing (Rent)*	$6,277.00
Internet/Cell Phone	$800.00
Hydro	$N/A
Food*	$5,800.00
Personal expenses	$1,320.00
Transport/Travel	$898.00
Miscellaneous	$500.00
TOTAL	$26,504.31
*All costs are approximate and are based on Non-Quebec students living in residence (i.e: Grey Nun's) Based on registration for 15 credits

Non-Quebec students Renting in Montreal
Expense	Amount
Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health)	$8,675.31
Books and supplies	$2,234.00
Housing (Rent)**	$4,480.00
Internet/Cell Phone	$1,040.00
Hydro	$560.00
Food**	$4,950.00
Personal expenses	$1,320.00
Transport/Travel	$898.00
Miscellaneous	$500.00
TOTAL	$24,657.31
**All costs are approximate. Rent is based on sharing a privately rented house.Students will need to factor additional costs -Rent is $560.00/month -Food calculated at $150.00/week -Hydro $70.00/month Based on registration for 15 credits

US and international students

US students living in Residence (i.e: Grey Nun's)
Expense	Amount
Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health)	$19,802.10
Books and supplies	$2,234.00
Housing (Rent)*	$6,277.00
Internet/Cell Phone	$800.00
Hydro	$N/A
Food*	$5,800.00
Personal expenses	$1,320.00
Transport/Travel	$898.00
Miscellaneous	$500.00
TOTAL	$37,631.10 CAD
*All costs are approximate and are based on US students living in residence (i.e: Grey Nun's) Based on registration for 15 credits

US students Renting in Montreal
Expense	Amount
Tuition & Compulsory fees (including health)	$19,802.10
Books and supplies	$2,234.00
Housing (Rent)**	$4,480.00
Internet/Cell Phone	$1,040.00
Hydro	$560.00
Food**	$4,950.00
Personal expenses	$1,320.00
Transport/Travel	$898.00
Miscellaneous	$500.00
TOTAL	$35,784.10 CAD
**All costs are approximate. Rent is based on sharing a privately rented house. Students will need to factor additional costs -Rent is 560.00/month -Food calculated at $150.00/ week -Hydro $70.00 month Based on registration for 15 credits

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