Course overview
Maîtrise en études urbaines (avec mémoire or avec stage de recherche), M.Sc. (3854/3855) is a postgraduate (master's) course at Institut national de la recherche scientifique in Quebec City, Canada. It takes 2 years full-time (45 credits); offered jointly with UQAM; Centre Urbanisation Culture Société, Montreal, with intakes in Autumn (apply by 30 March); Winter (international applicants apply by 1 August); Summer (international applicants apply by 1 March).
Institut national de la recherche scientifique is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Institut national de la recherche scientifique (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Quebec City, Canada |
| Course | Maîtrise en études urbaines (avec mémoire or avec stage de recherche), M.Sc. (3854/3855) |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Duration | 2 years full-time (45 credits); offered jointly with UQAM; Centre Urbanisation Culture Société, Montreal |
| Tuition per year | C$33,444 (≈ ₹22.4 lakh) |
| Intakes | Autumn (apply by 30 March); Winter (international applicants apply by 1 August); Summer (international applicants apply by 1 March) |
| English requirement | Sufficient spoken and written French plus reading English, per the programme description |
Interested in Maîtrise en études urbaines (avec mémoire or avec stage de recherche), M.Sc. (3854/3855)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$33,444 a year, about ₹22.4 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$66,887 (≈ ₹44.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.
2026-2027 international rate for trimesters 1-3 (CAD 11,147.90 per trimester, of which CAD 9,115.50 is the frais forfaitaires for non-Quebec students). From trimester 4 the fee falls to CAD 904.36 per trimester. Some research centres award exemption bursaries covering the frais forfaitaires by competition. Health insurance (CAD 300 per trimester) is extra
Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at Institut national de la recherche scientifique for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Master's: a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with an average of at least 3.0 to 3.2 out of 4.3 or equivalent, depending on the programme. Check how your Indian percentage or CGPA converts.
- PhD: a relevant master's degree with an average of at least 3.2 out of 4.3 or equivalent.
- Most research master's and PhD programmes need a research supervisor who has agreed to take you before you apply.
- Apply online through the IDÉ portal; a selection committee reviews complete files. After admission you need a CAQ and a study permit valid to the end of each trimester.
English requirements
For this course: Sufficient spoken and written French plus reading English, per the programme description.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| French (main requirement) | B2 level for applicants whose previous studies were not in French: TCF, TEF, TEFAQ, TEF Canada, DELF or DALF; results valid two years |
| IELTS Academic (alternative) | 5.5, for applicants without working French |
| TOEFL iBT (alternative) | 72 |
| PTE Academic (alternative) | 59 (CAEL 60 also accepted) |
| English-medium degree | A university degree taught in English can show functional English instead of a test |
Intakes
This course starts in: Autumn (apply by 30 March); Winter (international applicants apply by 1 August); Summer (international applicants apply by 1 March).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Birth certificate and passport
- Official transcripts and degree certificates (certified translation if not in French or English)
- Proof of French or English level, submitted with the application
- CV and a presentation text
- Three referees who know your academic work
- Supervisor's agreement for research programmes
Scholarships
Exemption bursary for international and non-Quebec Canadian students (PhD)
PhD
Value: Covers the frais forfaitaires (CAD 8,022.60 per trimester in 2026-2027)
Awarded automatically to admitted PhD students; not if the fees are already reimbursed by another body
Official pageExemption bursary for international and non-Quebec Canadian students (research master's)
Research master's
Value: Covers the frais forfaitaires (CAD 9,115.50 per trimester in 2026-2027)
Awarded by some research centres by competition; professional master's and the master's in knowledge mobilisation are excluded. Ask your centre's student file officer
Official page
About Institut national de la recherche scientifique
INRS (Institut national de la recherche scientifique) is a public research university founded by the Government of Québec in 1969 and part of the Université du Québec network. It teaches only at graduate level: research master's, professional master's and PhDs, delivered through five research centres in water and environment, health and biotechnology, energy, materials and telecommunications, urban studies and rural studies. Students join research teams from the start, and most research programmes need a supervisor before you apply.
French is INRS's official language, but its language policy lets applicants without French in on English B2 (IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72 or PTE 59), and INRS offers French courses. Indian students mostly look at INRS for funded research master's and PhDs in telecommunications, energy and materials, microbiology and water sciences. PhD students automatically receive a bursary covering the higher international fee.
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- Maîtrise en sciences de l'eau (profil sans mémoire), M.Sc. (3748)1 year full-time (45 credits, including a 3-month professional internship); Centre Eau Terre Environnement, Quebec City · C$37,766 / year
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FAQs
What is the fee for Maîtrise en études urbaines (avec mémoire or avec stage de recherche), M.Sc. (3854/3855) at Institut national de la recherche scientifique?
The tuition for international students is C$33,444 a year (about ₹22.4 lakh). 2026-2027 international rate for trimesters 1-3 (CAD 11,147.90 per trimester, of which CAD 9,115.50 is the frais forfaitaires for non-Quebec students). From trimester 4 the fee falls to CAD 904.36 per trimester. Some research centres award exemption bursaries covering the frais forfaitaires by competition. Health insurance (CAD 300 per trimester) is extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Maîtrise en études urbaines (avec mémoire or avec stage de recherche), M.Sc. (3854/3855)?
The course takes 2 years full-time (45 credits); offered jointly with UQAM; Centre Urbanisation Culture Société, Montreal.
What English score do I need?
Sufficient spoken and written French plus reading English, per the programme description. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: Autumn (apply by 30 March); Winter (international applicants apply by 1 August); Summer (international applicants apply by 1 March). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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