Studying in Quebec: what international students need to know
Study authorisation, tuition, French requirements at English-language institutions, working while studying and the steps after graduation.
This page describes the general structure of the system, which stays stable. But exact thresholds, fees, and specific program statuses can change within weeks. Before relying on a specific figure or date below, confirm the current status on Quebec.ca or Canada.ca.
A study permit is an entry route, not an immigration status: the passage to permanent residence depends on separate conditions, and the French language file becomes decisive once you apply.
Where to go next
- International students in Quebec
- English CEGEPs and the French requirements
- Out-of-province tuition at McGill and Concordia
- School failure: retakes and success plans
- Health insurance before the health card
- Quebec immigration programmes
This page is a starting point, not a rulebook: conditions, fees and delays change every year, and the official programme page is always the reference. See the French entry point Venir au Québec : par où commencer for the same map in French.