In Quebec, studying in English at university will become a luxury for non-Quebecers: undergraduate tuition fees will double for foreigners and increase by half for Canadians from other provinces. The measure should make it possible to better finance French-speaking establishments, but it also aims for "linguistic rebalancing", according to the Quebec government. McGill and Concordia universities, whose reputation attracts students from around the world, have seen a drop in registration applications submitted by Canadian students outside Quebec. A report by François Rihouay and Joanne Profeta.
Focus - Quebec: the increase in fees scares away non-Quebec students
2024-02-08T11:22:32.652Z
Highlights: Undergraduate tuition fees will double for foreigners and increase by half for Canadians. Measure should make it possible to better finance French-speaking establishments. McGill and Concordia universities have seen a drop in registration applications submitted by Canadian students outside Quebec. The measure aims for "linguistic rebalancing", according to the Quebec government. A report by François Rihouay and Joanne Profeta was published in the journal of Canadian Education, published by the University of Quebec at the time of the increase.
In Quebec, studying in English at university will become a luxury for non-Quebecers: undergraduate tuition fees will double for foreigners and increase by half for Canadians...
Source: france24