École nationale d’administration publique

Key Highlights

• Public graduate institution within the Université du Québec network
• Established by the Government of Quebec on June 26, 1969
• Specialized in university teaching and research in public administration
• Operating campuses in Quebec City, Montreal and Gatineau as of 2026

Student Life & Environment

Student life at ENAP reflects a small, specialized graduate institution spread across three urban campuses. Each campus provides a rest and meal area, and students are represented by the Association étudiante de l’École nationale d’administration publique. The virtual student card provides access to functions including library borrowing, while lockers are available for time-limited use subject to capacity. Student services include welcome and networking activities, cultural, social and physical activities, workshops on academic success, mental health, career development and integration, and guidance concerning provincial or federal student-aid programs. Psychosocial support and accommodation measures for students with disabilities are also identified among the available resources. The library supplements collections and study space with training in academic research, citation, databases, Zotero and related tools. ENAP does not own student residences and cannot guarantee housing. It instead provides access or application routes to partner residences: university residences for Quebec City students, Université du Québec à Montréal residences for Montreal students and Université du Québec en Outaouais residences for Gatineau students. Places are limited, so students should join waiting lists early and maintain a private-market backup plan. This is especially important for international students arranging accommodation before arrival.

Location & Surroundings

The database record identifies Quebec City, where ENAP’s headquarters campus is located at 555 Boulevard Charest East. This central urban campus places students in Quebec’s provincial capital, a particularly relevant setting for the study of public administration. Candidates should nevertheless understand that ENAP is a three-campus institution rather than a Quebec City-only school. The Montreal campus is at 4750 Avenue Henri-Julien, while the Gatineau campus is at 60 Rue Laval in the city centre. The present Gatineau campus opened in January 2026 and is intended to support teaching, research and public-sector innovation in a region with substantial federal, provincial and municipal government activity. ENAP’s official campus page confirms that all three sites were operating in 2026. Campus choice can affect available programs, course formats, housing arrangements and commuting costs. ENAP provides campus-specific public-transport and parking information, but students should consult the current program listing before applying rather than assuming every course is offered at every site. Several online teaching modes may provide additional flexibility.

Costs & Career Outcomes

ENAP’s official 2026–2027 fee schedule applies to fall 2026, winter 2027 and summer 2027. For Quebec-resident Canadian students, the published total for one three-credit course is CAD 498.99, including tuition and institutional charges. The indicative totals are CAD 895.68 for six credits, CAD 1,292.37 for nine and CAD 1,689.06 for twelve. Canadian students who are not Quebec residents normally pay an additional CAD 220.43 per credit, although the stated doctoral exemption and other ministry rules may apply. International costs vary substantially by cycle and profile. The published three-credit total is CAD 2,322.06 for an international research master’s student, CAD 2,781.06 for a non-research second-cycle student and CAD 2,103.54 for a third-cycle student. French citizens and eligible French-speaking Belgian citizens receive the Quebec-resident base rate under reciprocity arrangements. These figures are tuition and institutional fees, not a complete cost of attendance; housing, food, insurance, immigration and personal expenses require separate budgeting. ENAP says its fee grid is revised annually, so the official grid should control any estimate. Career support includes workshops each term on job searching and employment processes, plus student job listings that may include opportunities in the public service. The broader student-services program offers career-development activities, and ENAP’s professional and manager profiles are explicitly designed around public organizations, programs and resources. No verified placement rate or salary outcome was found, so applicants should assess individual program requirements, internships and professional fit rather than infer guaranteed employment.