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F A S T F A C T S
Location | Montréal
Population | 2,004,265
Enrollment | 44,883
Language | French
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host

Term Dates
Fall | 09/02-12/23
Spring | 01/07-04/30

Université de Montréal

Montréal, QC

UdeM is ranked 111th in the world and 6th in the French-speaking world.

Discover the Francophone culture in a bilingual environment.

Experience Montréal, one of the world’s best student cities.

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. Located on Mount Royal, one of the world’s loveliest urban parks, 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

Location Information

Located on Mount Royal, 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.

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.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Open
Campus Availability & Deadlines

2026-2027 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Excellent
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

Campus Catalog
Schedule of Classes
When will I register? According to class standing
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Syllabus not available prior to exchange

Closed Programs
Closed programs can be found on this page: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/programs-of-study-with-particular-requirements.

Limitations
Restrictions on courses can be found on this page: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/programs-of-study-with-particular-requirements. Your placement does not guarantee admission to UdeM, as some study programs are competitive.

Notable Academic Programs

French as a Second Language (intermediate and advanced level) - Our French School offers during the fall and the winter/spring semester the French as a Second Language program. It is designed to enable students to quickly develop essential oral and written communication skills in a semi-immersive context. This program is offered to NSE students under Home Pay or Host Pay. For more information: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/french-language-courses.

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Actuarial Science, Animation and Special Effects, Anthropology... ++ show all

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

General Eligibility Requirements
The language of instruction is French. Proof of B2 (intermediate-advanced) level of French is required for most programs of study (some programs require a higher level or a specific test): https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/programs-of-study-with-particular-requirements/. Please note that under Host Payment, 2/4 of the courses must be French language courses. NSE students will be accepted to all other academic programs under Home Payment.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/06/25
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $1600.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 15
Home Payment: 15

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

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Service Fee	$356	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 06/06/25
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

On-Campus Housing
Approximate cost: $3000

Off-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Housing
Approximate monthly cost: $1000
Proximity to campus: 0-4
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Students may need to arrange off-campus housing. Housing prices vary depending on the neighborhood and type of housing.

Meal Plans

Campus Meal Plans
Meal plans are not available.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/06/25

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$356	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. Ths cost is 356 CAD per term: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-students/student-exchange-program/#administrative-information.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $356 per semester.

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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