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Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec · Est. 1878

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About the university

The largest French-language university outside France, recognisable by its Art Deco tower on the slopes of Mont Royal. English-taught programs have grown steadily, especially at the graduate level.

Official website ↗International students page ↗

Popular courses

What people actually study here.

Medicine
Law
Psychology
Computer Science
International Studies

The vibe

What it actually feels like.

  • An Art Deco tower campus climbing the north side of Mont Royal, distinct from McGill's side of the mountain.
  • French-first daily life, with a growing menu of English-taught graduate programs.
  • A genuinely research-heavy culture — Montreal's biggest research university by output.

Fun things to do

Life outside the lecture hall.

01

Cross-country ski or snowshoe on Mont Royal, right outside the tower.

02

Explore the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood's cafés and murals, a short walk downhill.

03

Catch student life at the Jean-Brillant sports complex, one of the best-equipped in the city.

Opportunities for international students

What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.

Exemption scholarships that bring international tuition closer to Quebec resident rates for many programs.
A Bureau des affaires internationales supporting visa and settling-in questions.
Strong bilingual-workplace advantage for graduates staying in Quebec afterward.

Also in Canada

Other top Canada universities.

University of TorontoMcGill UniversityUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of Alberta

References & sources

Where this page comes from.

Course lists, scholarships and admissions details summarised here are illustrative. Always confirm the current, exact terms on the university's own official website before applying. Photography is freely licensed via Wikimedia Commons, not sourced from the university's own site.

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