Université de Montréal
Montréal, Quebec
About This Campus
Deeply rooted in Montreal and dedicated to its international mission, Université de Montréal is a leading research university. UdeM is Quebec’s biggest university complex and one of the largest in North America. Among French-language universities it ranks 6th, and among all universities 111th, according to Times Higher Education. With its 13 faculties and two affiliated schools, it offers more than 600 programs of study. The range of disciplines studied on its campuses is one of the widest in Canada, fostering a variety of interdisciplinary studies.
Helpful Information
Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world and a flourishing modern metropolis where English is also widely present. With 6,000 foreign students, UdeM is considered one of Canada's most cosmopolitan universities.
Location Information
Located on Mount Royal, one of Montreal most beautiful urban parks, the campus comprises more than 65 hectares of greenery, roads and paths. It is served by several metro stations and is located close to downtown Montreal.
UdeM reflects the city whose name it bears: convivial and inclusive. It attracts young people from around the globe who come to live the experience of studying in French at one of North America’s top universities. A festive city, safe and affordable, Montreal is the best place in North America to attend university, according to QS Best Student Cities 2025 rankings.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 09/02/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/23/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/07/2026 - Spring End Date: 04/30/2026
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/#choose-program-of-study
RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:
https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/#choose-program-of-study
NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- French language program — Our French School offers a French as a French language program. It is designed to enable students to quickly develop essential oral and written communication skills in a semi-immersive context. For more information: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/french-language-courses.
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Actuarial Science
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History Criticism and Conservation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Bioinformatics
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Chinese Studies
- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Communication
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Graphics
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminology
- Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
- Design and Visual Communications
- Digital Arts
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Ethnic Studies
- European History
- European Studies/Civilization
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- French Language and Literature
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Genetics
- Geography
- Germanic Languages Literatures and Linguistics
- History
- Human Biology
- Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logistics Materials and Supply Chain Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music
- Music History Literature and Theory
- Music Theory and Composition
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Organizational Communication
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Sciences
- Political Economy
- Political Science and Government
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Pre-Optometry Studies
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Statistics
- Women's Studies
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
Tuition/Finance
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost:
Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $0
Per Term Mandatory Fees - $0
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 15
- Host Payment: 15
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Mandatory medical insurance fees of approximately 350$ CAD per term.
Room/Meals
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): $0
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
On campus housing available, but limited. Price varies according to room.
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? No
Chance of Acceptance
Direct Placement for Spring 2027
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Direct placement is not available for this payment plan during Spring 2027.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Direct placement is not available for this payment plan during Spring 2027.
Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
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
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
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
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!