Housing

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Important

Before planning your trip to Canada, make sure you meet the requirements to be allowed to travel to Canada. Have a close look at the “Travelling to Canada – International Students” page to get all the information you need for your trip to Canada. You should also familiarize yourself with the information on our “Vaccination, testing, and quarantine requirements for entering Canada” page.

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Whatever the length of your stay, finding suitable housing is important.

Finding affordable housing that meets your needs can be a long and challenging process, given Québec’s current housing crisis. You should consider all your alternatives and options before arriving in Canada.
Attend our Orientation Lounge to have access to computers, phones, maps, and knowledgeable personnel who can help you in your search.

Resources to help you find housing

Here are some options for you to consider:

We strongly recommend that you take out home insurance, whether you are staying on or off campus.

Need more information to help you get set up or find money-saving alternatives? Check out the resources available on campus and the Housing Webconference (offered in French only).

On-campus housing

  1. Register on the waiting list for residences if you are interested in this option. We strongly recommend that you do this before you arrive in Québec, but you can still sign up for the waiting list when you arrive if you have not done so before.
  2. Contact Residential Services to find out about your place on the waiting list via the Service Desk.

Temporary housing while waiting to find a permanent place to stay

These options allow you to stay for a few days while you look for permanent housing.

  1. Check out the paid options
  2. Explore other housing options and support resources:
    1. Social network (friends/family/acquaintances)
    2. Student associations
    3. Social services
  3. Take action to find permanent housing

Permanent off-campus housing

  1. Get the right information before you rent
  2. Compare housing options:

Take out home insurance

Whether you live in a residence or an apartment, a home insurance policy not only covers your personal property and your building, it also generally covers your third-party liability, i.e., any damage you may cause to others or their property.

See our Home Insurance page for tips on finding the right insurance for you.

Resources available on campus

BVE welcoming services

  1. Consult the BVE checklist
  2. Visit our welcome team

Student Awards and Financial Aid Office (BBAF) services

Go to the “My finances” section of the BBAF site:

  1. Managing your budget
  2. Tips and tricks (in French only)
  3. Finding a job
  4. BBAF assistance resources

Services of the Centre d’aide aux étudiants (CAE)

If you are experiencing stress or emotional distress due to your personal situation, contact your faculty or residence outreach worker.

Log in at the bottom of the page using your IDUL and password. Then select Intervention de proximité. You can then choose the type of intervention (remote, by phone or in person), and make the reservation with the outreach worker. You can also find the contact details of your faculty-specific outreach worker.

Other services

Discover food aid services on and off campus
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