Overview of the cost

Main steps	Payable fees* *These amounts are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change.	Details
Fee payable (diploma or training equivalence or on the basis of a legal authorization to practice in Canada or the United States)	$500	Candidates admitted on the basis of a legal authorization to practice in Canada or the United States will be refunded $100.
Placement test (may be required to process an equivalence request, see the detailed information)	$ 2 500	Graduates and optometrists from Canada and the United States, as well as graduates from France who have completed a Master 2 at the ÉOUM, are generally not required to take this test.
Bridging program (likely to be required) The total cost is determined based on the number of credits to be completed; see also ÉOUM.	Varies	Graduates and optometrists from Canada and the United States are generally not required to complete this program.
Final exam: by the Optometry Examining Board of Canada	See OEBC	In some cases, a portion of this fee may be included in the fee charged for the bridging program. Graduates from Canada and the United States are generally not required to take this examination if they have already taken it or another recognized comprehensive examination. Holders of a legal authorization to practice optometry in Canada and the United States have usually already completed this type of examination.
Other potential costs
Registration on the Roll of the Order (professional dues and contribution to the Office des professions du Québec)	See the current registration form	This applies to all candidates.
Professional liability insurance premium	Varies	This applies to all candidates. Contact the AOQ