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Location | Montréal
Population | 2,004,265
Enrollment | 44,883
Language | French
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host

Term Dates
Fall | 09/03-12/23
Spring | 01/08-04/30

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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½s, UdeM is considered one of Canada's most cosmopolitan universities.
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment |Open
Home Payment |Excellent
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Academics

Registration
  • 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-Â鶹´«Ã½s/Â鶹´«Ã½-exchange-program/programs-of-study-with-particular-requirements.

Limitations
Restrictions on courses can be found on this page: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-Â鶹´«Ã½s/Â鶹´«Ã½-exchange-program/programs-of-study-with-particular-requirements.

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 Â鶹´«Ã½s to quickly develop essential oral and written communication skills in a semi-immersive context. This program is offered to NSE Â鶹´«Ã½s only under Host Pay. Students are allowed to take a few courses from other fields as well as long as they take at least 2 French language courses per term. For more information: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-Â鶹´«Ã½s/Â鶹´«Ã½-exchange-program/french-language-courses.

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

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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-Â鶹´«Ã½s/Â鶹´«Ã½-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 Â鶹´«Ã½s will be accepted to all other academic programs under Home Payment.
Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Summer Exchange
  • N/A
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 05/15/24

Finances 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 $324 Semester Host & Home Mandatory
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/15/24

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • Approximate cost: $1716
Off-Campus Housing
  • Approximate monthly cost: $850
  • 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

  • Meal plans are not available.

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/15/24

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

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Around 356 CAD per term: https://international.umontreal.ca/english/international-Â鶹´«Ã½s/Â鶹´«Ã½-exchange-program/#administrative-information.

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

Requirements

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