OpenFieldUdeM International Student Scholarship of Merit & Tuition Fee Exemptions
Merit-based international tuition fee exemption awards reducing tuition fees for outstanding international graduate students enrolled at Université de Montréal.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum cumulative GPA 3.3/4.3 (B+) in previous university degree
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required; evaluated on academic excellence
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated academic merit and research potential
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation required
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition waiver up to CAD $12,465/year for graduate programs + departmental top-up
- Application fee
- CAD $120
- Tuition / joining costs
- Exempted down to Quebec domestic tuition (approx. CAD $3,800/year) under award
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Winter Intake) / February 1, 2027 (Fall Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Montreal documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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