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Université du Québec à Montréal

Montreal, Quebec

35,204 Students on Campus
Montreal Location
4,400,000 Metro Population
35,204 Students on Campus
Montreal Location
4,400,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is a French-language public university. The originality and uniqueness of its programs, its cutting-edge research often focused on social issues, and its innovations in creative fields have contributed to building its reputation. The university, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, welcomes around 35 000 students each year – including 4 000 international students from 95 countries.
UQAM distinguishes itself through the quality of its academic support, the accessibility of its faculty, the emphasis on practical training and its vibrant campus life. UQAM offers more than 375 programs, at the School of Management Sciences (ESG UQAM) or one of its seven faculties: Arts, Communication, Political Science and Law, Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, and Humanities. Most courses are taught in French, but a few are offered in English at the ESG. UQAM is also the ideal place to improve your French in a French as a Second Language program.

French speaking university in the heart of downtown Montreal, a bilingual city!

Easily accessible by the subway + bike paths and self-service bike stations.

A lively neighborhood, with cafes, restaurants, National library, concert halls.

Helpful Information

At UQAM, students must apply to one study program and choose all their courses within that program,
However, it is possible to choose one language course.

For all regular study programs, the minimum level of French accepted is Intermediate / Advanced or equivalent to B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (proof of French competency mandatory, except for the School of Management Sciences (ESG) and the School of Languages.)

There is a mandatory health insurance fee of $300 CAD per semester (subject to change without notice.)

Location Information

Montreal: Best Student City in the Americas! (QS Best Student Cities 2025)
A metropolis where North American and European cultures meet, Montreal has everything to appeal to students. Proof: it has been ranked among the best cities in the world to study in for several years. The reasons for this appeal are numerous, including:
• The quality of life in Montreal – openness and inclusion, atmosphere, cost of living, safe environment, and public transportation network;
• The impressive diversity of cultures – daily life is predominantly conducted in French, and dozens of languages, including English, are also spoken;
• Its dynamism day and night, winter and summer. If you too wish to study in Montreal, you won't be short of company:
The UQAM campus is located downtown Montreal, with two main sites: the first in the Latin Quarter; the second in the heart of the Entertainment District. Among the many cultural facilities near the campus, there is the Quebec National Library.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/08/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/23/2026

Winter Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Winter End Date: 05/02/2027

Spring Start Date: 10/01/2024 - Spring End Date: 10/01/2024

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Arts / Design / Master in Law

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Baccalauréat en arts visuels et médiatique (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual and Media Arts)
  • Business and Management
  • Communication (various subjects)
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Baccalauréat en biologie en apprentissage par problèmes (Bachelor's degree in biology through problem-based learning)
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/25/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/25/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $2400
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? No
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: