Financial matters

Graduate studies 2012-2013

Regular students, auditing students and independent students

Polytechnique Montréal reserves the right to change, without warning, the amounts for tuition, administrative fees and other fees. Attestations and diplomas will not be delivered until the amounts due are paid in full.

Canadian students, permanent residents and international students

In accordance with the regulations prescribed by the Ministère de l`Éducation, Loisir et Sport du Québec (MELS), Canadian or permanent resident students and international students must pay a higher tuition fee than Canadian and permanent resident students who qualify as Québec residents under MELS definitions.

Exceptions to this rule include French citizens and a certain number of students from specific countries that benefit from an exemption from the differential tuition fees for international students set out by the MELS, on the recommendation of their government.

In addition, the Attestation of Québec resident status form may be filled out by any student born outside Québec. If the student meets the conditions to be considered a Québec resident, he or she may be exempt from the differential tuition fees. The legal status change will only be made as of the present semester of registration in which the documents are provided to the Registrar ’s Office (Room A-201). No retroactive changes will be made.

TUITION FEES PER SEMESTER

Research programs – research-based master’s degree and doctorate

Tuition fees are calculated based on the student’s academic status in the program of study and on the number of semesters completed.

	Program tuition Fall 2012 and winter 2013 (per semester)
	Canadian or permanent resident WITH Québec residency criteria or French citizen (upon presentation of French passport)	Canadian or permanent resident WITHOUT Québec residency criteria	Canadian or permanent resident (doctorate)	International (research-based master’s)	International (doctorate)1
Base amount	$812.93 2	$812.93 2	$812.93 2	$812.93 2	$812.93 2
Differential fees	$0.00	$1,383.86 2	$0.00	$4,647.71 2	$4,090.39 2
Miscellaneous fees 3	$285.65	$285.65	$285.65	$285.65	$285.65
Total	$1,098.58 4	$2,482.44 4	$1,098.58 4	$5,746.29 4	$5,188.97 4
Insurance	Refer to the insurance section.

All students enrolled in the doctoral program at Polytechnique are exempted from differential fees.
The base amount and differential fees listed here have not been confirmed to date. Polytechnique Montréal reserves the right to change them without warning, based on the forthcoming MELS decision.
See details in the miscellaneous fees section.
The total tuition fees listed here has not been confirmed to date. Polytechnique Montréal reserves the right to change them, without warning, based on the forthcoming MELS decision.

	Program tuition Summer 2013 (per semester)
	Canadian or permanent resident WITH Québec residency criteria or French citizen (upon presentation of French passport)	Canadian or permanent resident WITHOUT Québec residency criteria	Canadian or permanent resident (doctorate)	International (research-based master’s)	International (doctorate) 1
Base amount	$812.93 2	$812.93 2	$812.93 2	$812.93 2	$812.93 2
Differential fees	$0.00	$1,383.86 2	$0.00	$4,647.71 2	$4,090.39 2
Miscellaneous fees 3	$30,50	$30,50	$30,50	$30,50	$30,50
Total tuition fees	$843,43 4	$2 227,29 4	$843,43 4	$5 491,14 4	$4 933,82 4
Insurance	Refer to the insurance section.

All students enrolled in the doctoral program at Polytechnique are exempted from differential fees.
The base amount and differential fees listed here are for the 2012-2013 academic year. Theses amounts for the summer 2013 are still not known, we are awaiting the decision from the MELS.
See details in the miscellaneous fees section.
The total tuition fees listed here for summer 2013 are still not known, we are awaiting the decision from the MELS.

	Research activities		Extension of studies
	Fall 2012 and winter 2013 (per semester)	Summer 2013 (per semester)	Fall 2012 and winter 2013 (per semester)	Summer 2013 (per semester)
	All students Research-based master’s and doctorate		All students Research-based master’s and doctorate
Base amount	$705.54	$705.54	$705.54	$705.54
Differential fees	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Miscellaneous fees 1	$285.65	$30,50	$285.65	$30,50
Total	$991.19	$736.04	$991.19	$736.04
Insurance	Refer to the insurance section.

See details in the miscellaneous fees section.

Research programs – Time limit based on status
Diploma	Status	Course and research activities 1	Continuing Research activities 2	Academic time limit 3
Research-based master’s	Full time	4 semesters	2 semesters	9 semesters (3 years)
Doctorate	Full time	8 semesters	3 semesters	18 semesters (6 years)

Course and research activities are continuous, meaning it counts the summer semesters both academically and financially.
After completing the course and research activities semesters, the student normally continues with research activities.
Following the research activity semesters but before reaching the maximum time, the student is in the academic time limit extension.

TUITION FEES PER CREDIT

Course programs - course-based master’s, specialized graduate diplomas (DESS), microprograms, preparation and other cases (independent students, auditors)

Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, a regular student, an independent student or an auditor, every student must pay the following tuition fees to Polytechnique Montréal, along with other miscellaneous and administrative fees and insurance fees.

Tuition fees are calculated based on the number of credits provided in the classes for which the student has registered in a given semester.

	Fall 2012 and winter 2013 (per credit)
	Canadian or permanent resident WITH Québec residency criteria, or French citizen (upon presentation of French passport)	Canadian or permanent resident WITHOUT Québec residency criteria	International student (2e cycle)	International student (3e cycle
Base amount	$72.26 1	$72.26 1	$72.26 1	$72.26 1
Differential fees	$0.00	$123.01 1,2	$413.13 1,3	$363.59 1,3
Total tuition per credit	$72.26 4	$195.27 4	$485.39 4	$435.85 4
Miscellaneous fees	Refer to the miscellaneous fees section.
Insurance	Refer to the insurance section.

The base amount and differential fees listed here have not been confirmed to date. Polytechnique Montréal reserves the right to change them without warning, based on the forthcoming MELS decision.
An exemption from the differential Canadian amount is allowed for French language and literature courses and Québec studies courses for which CLARDERS codes 1570, 1571, 1575 and 1576 apply.
An exemption from the differential international student amount is allowed for French language and literature courses and Québec studies courses for which CLARDERS codes 1570, 1571, 1575 and 1576 apply, only for students registered in a master’s or doctorate program.
The total tuition fees listed here has not been confirmed to date. Polytechnique Montréal reserves the right to change them, without warning, based on the forthcoming MELS decision.

	Summer 2013 (per credit)
	Canadian or permanent resident WITH Québec residency criteria, or French citizen (upon presentation of French passport)	Canadian or permanent resident WITHOUT Québec residency criteria	International student (2e cycle)	International student (3e cycle)
Base amount	$72.26 1	$72.26 1	$72.26 1	$72.26 1
Differential fees	$0.00	$123.01 1,2	$413.13 1,3	$363.59 1,3
Total tuition fees per credit	$72.26 4	$195.27 4	$485.39 4	$435.85 4
Miscellaneous fees	Refer to the miscellaneous fees section.
Insurance	Refer to the insurance section.

The base amount and differential fees per credit listed here are for the 2012-2013 academic year. These amounts for the summer 2013 are still not known, we are awaiting the decision from the MELS.
An exemption from the differential Canadian amount is allowed for French language and literature courses and Québec studies courses for which CLARDERS codes 1570, 1571, 1575 and 1576 apply.
An exemption from the differential international student amount is allowed for French language and literature courses and Québec studies courses for which CLARDERS codes 1570, 1571, 1575 and 1576 apply, only for students registered in a master’s or doctorate program.
The total tuition fees for summer 2013 are still not known, we are awaiting the decision from the MELS.

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, a regular student, an independent student or an auditor, every student must pay the following miscellaneous fees to the Registrar’s Office along with tuition fees, administrative fees and insurance fees.

	Fall 2012 and winter 2013
	Full-time student Course-based programs and other cases (minimum 9 credits) and research-based programs	Part-time student
Student services	$104.15 / semester 1	$6.94 / credit 2
Graduate student association (AÉCSP)	$28.00 / semester	$28.00 / semester
Québec Federation of University Students (contribution to the FEUQ)	$2.50 / semester	$2.50 / semester
Technology fees	$60.00 / semester	$5.00 / credit
Copyright	$13.75 / semester	$0.92 / credit
General fees	$72.25 / semester	$72.25 / semester
Fonds AECSP	$5,00 / semester 3	$5,00 / semester 3
TOTAL	$285,65 / semester

This amount includes the regular membership fee for the CEPSUM, Université de Montréal’s sports centre. Details: http://www.cepsum.umontreal.ca.
Part-time students who wish to join the CEPSUM must pay a supplement directly to the CEPSUM. Visit the website, http://www.cepsum.umontreal.ca.
Under a partnership agreement with the Association des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs de l'École Polytechnique (AÉCSP, the Polytechnique graduate student association), an optional fee of $5 per semester for the fall and winter semesters will be added to account statements; the money thus obtained will be paid into the AÉCSP fund. See the AÉCSP website.

	Summer 2013
	Full-time students Course-based programs and other cases (minimum 9 credits) and research-based programs	Part-time students
Graduate student association (AÉCSP)	$28.00 / semester	$28.00 / semester
Québec Federation of University Students (contribution to the FEUQ)	$2.50 / semester	$2.50 / semester
TOTAL	$30,50 / semester	$30,50 / semester

INSURANCE FEES

For Québec, Canadian and permanent-resident students

As a student at Polytechnique Montréal and a member of the Polytechnique graduate student association (Association des étudiants des cycles supérieurs de Polytechnique, or AÉCSP), you are registered for the AÉCSP Health & Dental plan.

The plan is a service offered by your student association to meet your specific needs.

AÉCSP Health & Dental plan - OPTIONAL

Cost

$72.31
$144.62
$216.93

Fall

Winter and summer
TOTAL

International students have access to the dental portion only.

Right to withdraw 1

September14 to october 12, 2012
January 3 to 31, 2013

Fall

Winter and summer

Since each part of the group health and dental plan is optional, you may withdraw in part or in total during the coverage change period.

Only students beginning their studies in winter 2013 may withdraw from the program during the winter 2013 coverage change period.

If you are eligible and have not exercised your right to withdraw, the plan fees will appear on the account statement you will receive during each semester.

For international students

Polytechnique Montréal has set up two types of insurance coverage for you:

1) Health insurance on the basis of a group plan for all international students - MANDATORY

Cost

$996.00 / year

This insurance is mandatory for all international students registered at Polytechnique Montréal.
The individual-coverage fees are automatically added to tuition fees in the first semester of study and are renewable every year.

2) AÉCSP Health & Dental plan including two components - OPTIONAL

Cost – dental care

$42.86
$85.72
$128.58

Fall
Winter and summer
TOTAL

International students have access to the dental portion only.

Cost – health and dental care

$72.31
$144.62
$216.93

Fall
Winter and summer
TOTAL

Some international students who hold a Québec health insurance card (RAMQ) have access to the health and dental portions.

Right to withdraw 1

September 14 to october 12, 2012
January 3 to 31, 2013

Fall

Winter and summer

Since the AÉCSP Health & Dental plan is optional for international students, they may withdraw during the withdrawal period.

Only students beginning their studies in winter 2013 may withdraw from the program during the winter 2013 coverage change period.

If you are eligible and have not exercised your right to withdraw, the plan fees will appear on the account statement you will receive during each semester.
The two insurance fees will automatically be added to your tuition fees.

For more information on the AÉCSP Health & Dental plan, you can:

Visit the website santeetudiante.com
Call 514 789-8773
Call toll-free 1 866 795-4433

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Description	Cost
Examination of application for admission, readmission or program change	$75.00
Examination of application for admission as an independent student	$75.00
Penalty for late registration	$25.00
Replacement of student card	$20.00
Deferred exam (per exam)	$35.00
Equivalency validation exam	$35.00
Review of exam copy	$15.00
Special attestation	$25.00
Diploma copy	$50.00
Duplicate for tax receipts (no fees for the last tax year)	$5.00
Active file maintenance fee	$60.00
Returned cheque fee	$25.00
Library late fee (per document per day)	$0.25

PAYMENT METHODS

All students, whether full-time or part-time, must use the following payment methods.

To avoid line-ups, opt for online payment through your financial institution.

- Simply sign up for online services with your financial institution:

- Then add “Ecole Polytechnique Montréal” to your list of suppliers by entering your 8-character reference number, i.e. your identification number. The number can be found:

on your payment notice, at the top right: ID POUR PAIEMENT INTERNET
on your account statement, at the top in the middle: ID POUR PAIEMENT INTERNET / TELEPHONE.

N.B.: Western Union money transfers will not be accepted.

Other payment methods

By credit card (Visa or MasterCard)

Send the form to the Registrar’s Office by fax at 514 340-5836.
Scan the form and send it to registrariat@polymtl.ca.
Bring the form directly to the Registrar’s Office (Room A-201).

By mail

Cheque or money order made out to Polytechnique Montréal.
Write your student number on the back of your cheque for reference purposes.
N.B.: Credit-card cheques will not be accepted.

By bank transfer

International students may make bank transfers at the following address:

Caisse centrale Desjardins
1, Complexe Desjardins, suite 2822
Montréal (Québec)
Canada H5B 1B3
Tel.: 514 281-7070
Transit: 0815-98000
Account #MFI02190140815CADO
Swift code: CCDQCAMM
Your financial institution must advise our Finance Office by fax (514 340-3272) that the bank transfer was requested, indicating your name and your student number.

In person

Come to the Registrar’s Office counters (Room A-201) in the main Polytechnique building. Only cheques, money orders, and debit and credit cards are accepted. No cash will be accepted.

N.B.: Expect a delay of 7 business days for the processing of payments through financial institutions or by mail. If you make a payment at an ATM (bank machine), keep your transaction slip as proof of payment.

	Fall 2012 (per semester)
Payment of registration deposit	Canadian or permanent resident WITH Québec residency criteria, or French citizen (upon presentation of French passport)	Canadian or permanent resident WITHOUT Québec residency criteria	International student (2e cycle)	International student (3e cycle)
Full time	$500.00	$900.00	$1,800.00	$1,800.00
Part time	$350.00	$700.00	$1,600.00	$1,450.00

	Winter 2013 (per semester)
Payment of registration deposit	Canadian or permanent resident WITH Québec residency criteria, or French citizen (upon presentation of French passport)	Canadian or permanent resident WITHOUT Québec residency criteria	International student (2e cycle)	International student (3e cycle)
Full time	$500.00	$900.00	$1,800.00	$1,800.00
Part time	$363.11	$736.46	$1,610.06	$1,460.57

	Summer 2013
Payment of registration deposit	Canadian or permanent resident WITH Québec residency criteria, or French citizen (upon presentation of French passport)	Canadian or permanent resident WITHOUT Québec residency criteria	International student (2e cycle)	International student (3e cycle)
Full time - by semester	$500.00	$900.00	$1,800.00	$1,800.00
Part time - by semester	$247,28	$616,31	$1 486,67	$1 338,05

Deadline for fee balance payment	Fall	Winter	Summer
Deadline for fee balance payment	November 15	March 15	July 15

Penalty for late payment of fee balance	1 to 30 days		More than 30 days
	If the balance is ≤ $500.00	If the balance is > $500.00	If the balance is ≤ $500.00	If the balance is > $500.00
	$10.00	$30.00	$25.00	$75.00

FEES FOR REGISTRATION CANCELLATION AND PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL

Registration cancellation

Students may cancel their registration by written notice that must be received by the Registrar’s Office. The Office will use the date of receipt of the written cancellation notice.

Course drop or program withdrawal

When a student drops a course or withdraws from a program, the date that the written notice and student card (as appropriate) is received by the Registrar’s Office determines the amount of the fees to be paid according to the following table.

	Student notice received...
	Before the deadline for course choice changes	After the deadline for course choice changes but before the deadline set in the university calendar
Registration cancellation	Total refund of tuition and miscellaneous fees	All payable fees 1
Course drop or program withdrawal	Total refund of tuition and miscellaneous fees	All payable fees 1
Course drop (R grade)	n/a	All payable fees 1

Payable fees = tuition fees + miscellaneous fees.

The Course Drop or Program Withdrawal form is available on the Registrar’s Office website: www.polymtl.ca/registrariat/faire/es.php

OTHER RULES REGARDING TUITION FEES AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Three members of the same family registered at Polytechnique Montréal

One-third of tuition fees and student services fees is refunded when three or more members of the same family are registered as full-time students at Polytechnique Montréal, including Université de Montréal and HEC Montréal. This refund is valid for one semester at a time, and proof of regular full-time student registration must be submitted each semester to the Finance Office for the students registered at Université de Montréal or at the HEC Montréal.

Tuition fees paid by an organization

In exceptional cases, students who present written proof attesting that their tuition fees will be paid by a public or private organization directly to Polytechnique Montréal may obtain authorization from the Finance Office to register without paying the registration deposit.

No past tuition balance

Students may not register for a semester unless they have paid their tuition fees in full for all previous semesters.

Updated on May 16, 2013