Breakdown of tuition and other fees

Here is a breakdown of the various fees that may apply:

ASEQ / CADEUL - Dental insurance

Dental insurance plan fees. Undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the plan.

The plan was put in place by CADEUL, Université Laval’s undergraduate student union.

Students who wish to opt out of the insurance plan must submit an opt-out request. More information is available at aseq.ca (in French only).

ASEQ / CADEUL - Health insurance

Health insurance plan fees. Undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the plan.

The plan is administered by CADEUL Université Laval’s undergraduate student union.

Students who wish to opt out of the insurance plan must submit an opt-out request. More information is available at aseq.ca (in French only).

ASEQ / AELIES - Dental insurance

Dental insurance plan fees. Graduate students and medical residents are automatically enrolled in the plan.

The plan is administered by AELIES, Université Laval’s graduate student association.

Students who wish to opt out of the insurance plan must submit an opt-out request. More information is available at aseq.ca (in French only).

ASEQ / AELIES - Health insurance

Health insurance plan fees. Graduate students are automatically enrolled in the plan.

The plan is administered by AELIES, Université Laval’s graduate student association.

Students who wish to opt out of the insurance plan must submit an opt-out request. More information is available at aseq.ca (in French only).

Health insurance for international students

Health insurance is compulsory. Université Laval, which is a member of a consortium of Québec universities, has subscribed to a group insurance plan for international students to obtain the best possible coverage at the best price. International students are automatically enrolled in the plan and must pay the premiums.

For more information, see the health and hospital insurance page.

Contribution to Université Laval

As was decided through a referendum held among the members of CADEUL, the undergraduate student union, a contribution of $5 per semester is collected from each CADEUL student member.

The contributions go to the Fonds étudiant de développement de la vie universitaire (student fund for the development of university life), which is administered by Université Laval. The purpose of the fund is to invest in the development and maintenance of physical spaces to promote innovation, project development, societal engagement, and campus life.

Tax receipts are issued for amounts donated to Université Laval.

Though the contribution is billed automatically, it is optional and voluntary. If you wish to opt out of paying this contribution, you must notify Université Laval’s Registrar's Office at droitsscolarite@reg.ulaval.ca during the semester for which the contribution is billed. Note that the opt-out request will apply only for that semester.

Tuition

General tuition fees required by Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur are billed each semester based on the total number of credits you register for. For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Supplemental fees for Canadian residents

Supplemental fees are charged to Canadian undergraduate and master’s students from outside Québec.

These fees are set by Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur and are in addition to the tuition applied to Québec residents. They are billed each semester based on the total number of credits you register for.

Students who benefit from intergovernmental agreements between the governments of Québec and New Brunswick and Ontario may be exempt from these additional fees. For more information on exemptions, please contact your provincial government.

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees and the Regulation respecting the definition of resident in Québec.

Supplemental tuition fees for international students

Supplemental fees are charged to international students.

These fees are set by Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur and are in addition to the tuition applied to Québec residents. They are billed each semester based on the total number of credits you register for.

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Student investment funds

Student investment funds are development tools for ULaval faculties and their students. The first fund was created in 1988 by students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. There are now over 15 funds. Students at Université Laval were the first in Canada to develop this kind of support mechanism.

Student investment funds are used primarily to improve the learning environment and tools that faculties provide to their students. The principle behind these funds is partnership. For the majority of funds, when a student registers for a semester:

• the student automatically contributes $15 to the fund
• Université Laval pays $35
• the Faculty pays $5

Many projects have been implemented since the funds were first created thanks to the determination of UL students. Each year, several hundred thousand dollars go toward purchasing IT and scientific equipment, acquiring databases and journals, developing Library collections, upgrading classrooms, developing teaching tools, and acquiring other material and equipment to improve university activities.

Contributions to these funds are added to the tuition fees eligible for a tuition tax credit. If you wish to opt out of this contribution, you must contact the Registrar's Office (droitsscolarite@reg.ulaval.ca) and provide your name, file number, and program. You can then deduct this amount from your total tuition. Opt-out requests must be made as soon as possible and only apply for the semester in which the request is made.

Ancillary fees

Ancillary fees are compulsory fees charged by Université Laval for the maintenance of student services such as:

• sports activities
• scholarships and financial aid
• orientation and counselling
• the medical clinic
• the Student Life Office
• etc.

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Returned cheque fee

A $30 administration fee will be charged if a cheque is refused by a financial institution. This fee is payable in cash or by debit card or certified cheque. It must be paid within 10 days of the date of the notice of refusal sent by Université Laval.

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Administrative penalty

Any balance owing that has not been paid on the due date indicated on the invoice will incur a 3% administrative penalty.

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Activity fees

Activity fees are charged when students register for training activities requiring special additional resources. The fees associated with French as a Second Language activities primarily cover:

• homework assistance
• conversation workshops
• social and cultural activities

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Administrative fees

Administrative fees are mandatory and cover costs for activities related to student files, such as:

• registration
• creating and updating student files
• issuing official transcripts when students graduate

The fees apply to students registered for:

• undergraduate and graduate programs, including post-graduate studies in medicine and doctoral studies in dentistry
• independent studies
• audited courses
• pre-university courses

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Internship fees

Activity fees apply to students enrolled in full-time internship or practicum activities in co-op programs.

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Association fees

Association fees are dues payable to a student association that is certified under the Act respecting the accreditation and financing of student associations, or under a Université Laval regulation. Université Laval is not responsible for reimbursing fees collected on behalf of student associations. Students must contact the association directly if they want to have their dues refunded.

Contact information for the student associations is available on the Student Services website.

Language support fees

Language support fees are charged to students enrolled in intensive language courses at École de langues. They vary according to the student category and semester of registration.

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Technology fees

Technology fees are compulsory administrative fees charged by Université Laval to keep the IT equipment used by students up to date.

The technology fees apply to students registered for:

• undergraduate and graduate programs, including post-graduate studies in medicine and doctoral studies in dentistry
• independent studies
• audited courses
• pre-university courses

For more information, see Université Laval’s Regulation on Tuition and Registration Fees.

Laissez-passer universitaire (LPU) fees

All full-time students are charged a compulsory institutional fee for the university public transit pass (LPU). For more information, go to the LPU website (in French only).

Health insurance tax

Applicable tax for the compulsory health and hospital insurance plan for international students.