Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum financial capacity required to cover the basic needs of applicants to the International Student Program will be significantly increased from CAD 7,756 to CAD 24,617 for one person (minor or adult).
This amount includes settlement fees and health and hospital insurance, which were previously calculated separately.
To study in Québec, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Be admitted to an educational institution in Québec;
- Demonstrate financial capacity to cover the costs of studying in Québec, as well as those related to health and hospitalization insurance in Québec;
- Pay the fees required to process the application;
- Commit to respecting all the obligations of the Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (Québec Acceptance Certificate) (CAQ).
The costs of studying in Quebec include:
- Tuition fees;
- Transportation costs;
- Basic needs;
- Settlement fees for the first year;
- Costs of health and hospitalization insurance and additional health insurance policy, if required.
This table shows the amounts that applicants must prove they have if they apply until December 31, 2025, and the new amounts from January 1, 2026.
| Category | Until 12/31/2025 | As of 01/01/2026 |
| One person under the age of 18 | CAD 7756 | CAD 24,617 |
| One person aged 18 or over | CAD 15,508 | CAD 24,617 |
| Two people aged 18 or over | CAD 22,745 | CAD 34,814 |
| Two people aged 18 or over and one person under the age of 18 | CAD 25,479 | CAD 42,638 |
| Two people aged 18 or over and two people under the age of 18 | CAD 27,499 | CAD 49,234 |
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