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Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)

Students enrolled in a regular study program

You are a student enrolled in a regular study program (preparatory year, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, graduate diploma (DESS), master's degree, doctorate...)

You must upload the following to your Centre étudiant (Student Centre) :

- Your attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate issued with the name of the institution, Université de Montréal, corresponding to your level of study, and valid for the entire term.

Please note that the information related to the CAQ must be consistent with your program of study. For example, if you’re enrolled in an undergraduate program, your attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate must be issued for the undergraduate level.

Students enrolled in two regular study programs of different levels

You are simultaneously enrolled in programs of varying levels of study (undergraduate and masters levels or masters and PhD levels).

You must upload the following to your Centre étudiant :

Please note that the information related to the CAQ must be consistent with your program of studies. For example, if you’re enrolled in an undergraduate program, your attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate must be issued for the undergraduate level.

Students enrolled in an exchange program for 6 months or more

You are a student enrolled in an exchange program for 6 months or more

You must upload the following to your Centre étudiant :

Please note that the information related to the CAQ must be consistent with your program of study. For example, if you’re enrolled in an undergraduate program, your attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate must be issued for the undergraduate level.

Students enrolled in a study program for 6 months or less

You are a student enrolled in a study program for 6 months or less.

You must upload, to your Centre étudiant, one of these documents valid for at least the duration of the current term :

  • Study Permit indicating the name of the institution, Université de Montréal
  • Work Permit
  • Visitor record
  • IRCC's acknowledgment of receipt of an application for an extension of the study permit indicating the name of the institution, Université de Montréal, or the work permit,before the last immigration document expires
  • Passport and plane ticket or boarding pass (the stay must take place within six months of the arrival date shown on the plane ticket) 

Enrolled students exempt from the CAQ

You are a student exempt from the Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)

You must upload the following to your Centre étudiant as proof of your exemption :

  • Your Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ) if you have one.
  • A letter confirming your status as a beneficiary of the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) International Scholarships Program, if applicable.
  • If you are exempt because you have obtained a work permit authorizing you to study under the temporary public policy for foreign workers (PIPT), please complete and upload this form.
  • Proof that the duration of your study program is 6 months or less, i.e., a letter of admission to independent studies or an exchange program indicating the length of the stay.


Please note that for independent studies, you may only be enrolled in courses for one term without providing a CAQ. After that term, to register for additional courses, you must request and obtain both a CAQ and a study permit.


Start renewing your CAQ as soon as possible. Learn more about processing times.


If you have any questions concerning the required documents ? Please contact Registrar's Office

Need assistance with your immigration process ? Please contact UdeM international