Max Bell School's MPP is an intensive 11-month program whichÌýrequires students to dedicate themselves full-time to their studying in order to succeed. As such, students should budget for both tuition costs, fees and the cost of living in Montreal. The following sections outlineÌýthe tuition and fees required to study at the Max Bell School as well asÌýthe various funding sources available to students. The Max Bell School is focused on making its programÌýaccessible and isÌýcommitted to providing financial assistanceÌýto its students. Details on these scholarships and other sources of funding are also available below.
Fees and Costs
Tuition costs are the same for both international and domestic students while health and dental insurance costs differ.
Ìý |
Fall Term (15ÌýCredits) |
Winter Term (16.5 Credits) |
Summer Term (13.5 Credits) |
Total |
Tuition Costs |
$ 15,000.00 | $ 16,500.00 | $ 13,500.00 | $ 45,000* |
*The total tuition cost does not includeÌýancillary and insurance fees. Tuition costs are based on the number of credits registered for at $1,000Ìýper credit.
Accepted candidates are required to make a non-refundable deposit of $4,000 CAD to secure their place in the program.Ìý This non-refundable deposit will be applied towards their fall tuition.
Successful Quebec and Canadian applicants are eligible for an entrance scholarship up to $15,000. There are also a limited number of scholarships available for international students.
All degree students may apply for aÌýFee DeferralÌýif they meet the criteria outlined.Ìý In particular, government aid recipients and international students experiencing transfer delays are able to postpone all or part of their tuition and ancillary fees without incurring interest or penalties.
Detailed Breakdown of Max Bell School Tuition 2025-2026Ìý
The Max Bell MPP is one of the most cost-competitive MPP programs among leading universities given the program takes less than a year to complete and the affordable cost of living in Montreal. For a detailed comparative breakdown consult the following link.
Please note that in the table belowÌýthe student society, student services, general administrative charges and ancillary fees,Ìýas well asÌýinsurance fees, are based on costs for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Ìý | Fall Term | Winter Term | Summer Term | Ìý |
Average # of credits per year | 15.00 | 16.5 | 13.5 | Ìý |
Tuition ($1,000 per credit) | $15,000.00 | $16,500.00 | $13,500.00 | Ìý |
Student Society and Other Fees | $191.27 | $116.43 | 0.00 | Ìý |
Student Services / Athletics | $350.72 | $350.72 | 0.00 | Ìý |
Registration, Transcripts & Diploma, General Administrative Charges | $232.09 | $168.60 | $191.61 | Ìý |
Copyright Fee | $16.80 | $18.48 | $15.12 | Ìý |
Information Technology Charge | $144.00 | $144.00 | $129.60 | Ìý |
Total Fees: |
$15,934.88 | $17,298.23 | $13,836.33 | $47,069.44 |
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¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Health and Dental Insurance Fees for 2024-2025**
Ìý | International Students | Canadian Students |
International Health Insurance (single rate) | $ 1047.00 | Ìý |
PGSS Dental Insurance International Students (students may opt-out under certain conditions) | $ 230.00 | Ìý |
PGSS Health & Dental Insurance Canadian Students (students may opt-out under certain conditions) | Ìý | $ 680.00 |
Total | $ 1,277.00 | $ 680.00 |
**Paid in the fall term for coverage from Sept 1 to Aug 31
Note: Ancillary and insurance fees are based on costs for the 2024-2025 academic year and are subject to change.
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Total Cost of MPP Program Including Fees and Insurance
Ìý | Fall | Winter | Summer | TOTAL |
International Students | $16,761.88 | $16,803.23 | $13,431.33 | $46,996.44 |
Canadian Students | $16,164.88 | $16,803.23 | $13,431.33 | $46,399.44 |
Estimated Cost of Living and Tuition Comparative Table
¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ offers a costs comparisonÌýspecifically for living inÌýMontréal compared to other major student cities. The below comparison is for other public policy master's programs.
School |
City / Location |
Total Tuition Cost of DegreeÌý(Domestic Students) |
Total Tuition Cost of Degree (International Students) |
Average rental cost for a one-bedroom apartment near campus (per year) |
Length of Degree |
School of Public Policy and Global Affairs - University of British Columbia |
Vancouver Ìý |
$51, 388.80ÌýCAD Ìý |
$94,427.32ÌýCAD Ìý |
$32,208ÌýCAD Ìý |
20 months |
The School of Public Policy - University of Calgary |
Calgary |
$27, 712.74ÌýCAD Ìý |
$43, 628.97ÌýCAD Ìý |
$22,536ÌýCAD |
12 months |
The Goldman School of Public Policy - University of California Berkley |
Berkeley Ìý |
$48,747ÌýCAD Ìý |
$66,826.19 CAD Ìý |
$34,009ÌýCAD Ìý |
24 months |
John F. Kennedy School of Government (Harvard Kennedy School) - Harvard University |
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Ìý |
$161,326.47ÌýCAD Ìý |
$161,326.47ÌýCAD Ìý |
$45,594ÌýCAD Ìý |
24 months |
School of Public Policy - London School of Economics and Political Science |
London, United Kingdom Ìý |
$68,200.48 CAD Ìý |
$68,200.48ÌýCAD Ìý |
$28,001.04ÌýCAD Ìý |
9 months |
Max Bell School of Public Policy - ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University |
Montreal Ìý |
$40, 500ÌýCAD |
$40,500ÌýCAD |
$16,968ÌýCAD Ìý |
11 months |
Blavatnik School of Government – University of OxfordÌý |
Oxford, United Kingdom Ìý |
$95,426.06ÌýCADÌý |
$95,426.06 CADÌý |
$33,018.12ÌýCAD Ìý |
12ÌýmonthsÌýÌý |
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy - University of Toronto |
Toronto Ìý |
$20,520ÌýCAD Ìý |
$49,920ÌýCAD Ìý |
$28,572ÌýCAD Ìý |
24 months |
The table shows costs in Canadian dollars as of October 2023. The table is also based on data accessed in October 2023Ìýand reflects the tuition rates at the above institutions for the 2023/24 year.
* Rent costs are estimated total costs for the duration of the program based on 2023 costs.