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Immigration laws and regulations in Quebec and Canada, as well as official information on the MIFI and IRCC websites, take precedence over the content on this page. The information provided does not constitute legal advice and is not legally binding on Université de Montréal or any of its employees.International Students: Required Documents for Your Immigration Status
As an international student, you have obligations related to your immigration status. You must provide the necessary immigration documents to remain enrolled for the duration of your program.
Each term, Université de Montréal must ensure that international students' documents comply with the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur’s verification rules, as well as those of immigration authorities. The Registrar's Office is responsible for conducting this verification.
In accordance with regulations, an incomplete file—whether due to failure to submit or providing expired immigration documents—prohibits an international student from being enrolled. Consequently, access to online courses (via the StudiUM platform) will be revoked, and the university will be required to withdraw the student's registration for the current term.
Cancelling a registration will result in the removal of tuition fees and the termination of medical coverage. However, some fees may still apply, notably those related to medical coverage for previous months. If tuition fees have already been paid, a credit will be applied to the student’s account. For more details, please consult the Centre étudiant (Student Center).
How to Complete Your Student File?
Identify your situation in the list below to find out which documents are required.
Then, upload all documents in the Centre étudiant. Log in and click on the "Tasks" tile to access your list of documents that need to be uploaded. If no tasks appear in the task list, contact the Registrar's Office.
For more information on how to upload your documents, visit the Submit Supporting Documents page.
For guidance on obtaining the required documents, please visit UdeM international's page.
If your situation is not listed in the table below, please contact the Registrar's Office.
Students enrolled in a regular study program lasting over 6 months
| Required Authorization | Proof Accepted |
| Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) | Visit the Québec government website to learn more about applicable exemptions.
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: The attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate must be issued for the same level of study and include the name of the institution, Université de Montréal. It must remain valid for the entire term without any interruption. | |
| Study Permit |
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: The study permit must include the name Université de Montréal and remain valid for the entire term without any interruption. |
Students enrolled in two regular programs in different cycles
Required Authorization | Proof Accepted |
Double-level Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) |
Visit the Québec government website to learn more about applicable exemptions.
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: The attestation of issuance of your hybrid CAQ (also referred to as double-level), must indicate your current levels of study and include the name of the institution, Université de Montréal. It must remain valid for the entire term without any interruption. | |
Study Permit |
Visit the IRCC website to learn more about applicable exemptions.
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: The study permit must include the name Université de Montréal and remain valid for the entire term without any interruption. |
Students enrolled in a microprogram with a minimum enrollment of one term
Required Authorization | Proof Accepted |
Valid status in Canada | One of these documents valid for at least the duration of the current term without any interruption :
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| IMPORTANT NOTES: For international students, studying without a CAQ and a study permit can have a significant impact on tuition fees. The microprogram must be completed within the current term. If the student registers for an additional term to complete it, the immigration document requirements for a regular study program lasting more than 6 months will apply. These immigration documents must be submitted at the start of the second term of studies. |
Students enrolled in an exchange program of one term or less
Required Authorization | Proof Accepted
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Valid status in Canada | One of these documents valid for at least the duration of the current term without any interruption :
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Student enrolled in an exchange program lasting more than one term
| Required Authorization | Proof Accepted |
Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) | Visit the Québec government website to learn more about applicable exemptions.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate must be issued for the same level of study and include the name of the institution, Université de Montréal. It must remain valid for the entire term without any interruption. | |
Study Permit |
Visit the IRCC website to learn more about applicable exemptions.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The study permit must include the name Université de Montréal and remain valid for the entire term without any interruption. |
Students enrolled in Independent studies
| Required Authorization
| Proof Accepted |
Valid status in Canada | One of these documents valid for at least the duration of the current term without any interruption :
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IMPORTANT NOTE: By submitting a visitor record or travel documents (passport, flight ticket or boarding pass), you may register for courses for one term only. To extend your registration beyond this period, you must provide a valid CAQ and study permit.
Students enrolled in an exclusively online program
To refer to the list of all the programs offered entirely online
Required Authorization | Proof Accepted |
Not applicable |
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Important Notes: For international students, studying without a CAQ and a study permit can have a significant impact on tuition fees. Students who are registered in courses offered entirely online, are currently writing or editing their thesis, and are outside of Canada must complete the déclaration hors pays (out-of-country declaration) form. |
Students working on a cotutelle doctoral thesis
If you're not staying on the UdeM campus as part of your cotutelle for the current term, you must send to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) :
- your out-of-country stays declared in the form CHE_Cotutelle_Séjours_Externes, available in the "Vos formulaires" tile in your Centre étudiant (Student Center)
To learn more about the form CHE_Cotutelle_Séjours_Externes (Out-of-country stays)
- A letter from the partner university confirming your stay on their campus must be attached to the form
You will then be exempt from UdeM’s tuition fees while remaining enrolled.
The deadlines for each term are :
- Fall : September 21
- Winter : January 21
- Summer : May 21
For more information, please contact the GPS team.
Medical residents
If you're interested in postdoctoral medical training, either in residency or fellowship, please contact the Vice-Dean of Postdoctoral Medical Studies. The immigration documents will be prepared in collaboration with the Vice-Dean’s office to carry out the necessary steps toward obtaining a temporary foreign worker permit with LMIA exemption.
For further information, please contact the team at the Vice-Dean of Postdoctoral Medical Studies.
Renewing Your Immigration Documents
To study in Québec, you must be in good standing with both levels of government: Québec (CAQ) and Canada (Study Permit), for the entire term.
Your Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and your Study Permit are issued for:
- a specific period, with an end date
- a level of study (cycle d'étude)
- a specific learning institution
Ensure your documents are always valid, and start the renewal process several months before they expire.
For assistance with your renewal process, please visit UdeM international and watch the following videos:
Important step following the renewal of the Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Before your Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) expires, you must upload your updated attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate to your Centre étudiant, valid for the entire term without any interruption. The document must indicate the name of the institution, Université de Montréal, and the level of study corresponding to your enrolled program.
Important step following the renewal of the study permit
Before your study permit expires, you must upload proof of renewal in your Centre étudiant:
- Either the renewed Study Permit, indicating the name of the institution: Université de Montréal
Please note that the second option is only temporary. You must upload the Study Permit to your Centre étudiant as soon as you receive it.
Impact of Your Situation on Your Tuition Fees
To qualify for an international fee exemption, an international student must hold a valid Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a Study Permit. However, to obtain all the immigration documents required by government authorities, the student must be present on Canadian territory.
For example, a French or Belgian francophone student who has not yet obtained a Study Permit and is taking online courses outside Canada will not be entitled to the international fee exemption. The student will therefore have to pay the international student tuition fees until their arrival in Canada.
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