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
- Animation and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Asian Studies
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Bioethics
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Life Science
- Botany/Plant Sciences
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Chinese
- Classical Studies
- Cognitive Psychology
- Communication
- Communication Disorders
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Game Design
- Computer Graphics
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Design
- Early Childhood Education
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Design
- Environmental Health Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Ethnic Studies
- European History
- European Studies
- Experimental Pathology
- Film
- First Nation Studies
- French
- Genetics
- Geography
- German
- Government
- History
- Human Development
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Psychology
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- International Studies
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jazz Studies
- Junior High/Middle School Education
- Kinesiology
- Latin American Studies
- Law Enforcement/Police Sciences
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logistics
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Medieval/Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music History
- Music Theory and Composition
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Organizational Communications
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physiology
- Piano
- Political Economy
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Pre-Optometry
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Policy Studies
- Religious Studies/Theology
- Russian
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Statistics
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Women and Gender Studies
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
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.
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
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
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
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!