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# 168QS World University Rankings

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About Université de Montréal

Université de Montréal is a leading research university with its roots in Montreal and its eyes on the world.

With its affiliated schools – Polytechnique Montréal (engineering) and HEC Montréal (business) – Université de Montréal is one of the largest university complexes in North America.

UdeM attracts over $700 million in research funding every year, making it one of the top three university research hubs in Canada.

Many internationally recognized research institutes were founded at Université de Montréal, including Mila, the world's leading university research centre for deep learning; the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC), one of the most productive laboratories in its field; and the Centre de recherche endroit public (CRDP), the most comprehensive public-law research centre in Canada.

Université de Montréal’s 13 faculties and affiliated schools have more than 69,000 students, 2,300 professors and researchers, and 2,600 lecturers. Their long list of illustrious alumni includes astrophysicist Hubert Reeves; Joanne Liu, former international president of Doctors Without Borders; Roger Guillemin, co-winner of the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Oscar-winning filmmaker Denys Arcand and Oscar-nominated director Jean-Marc Vallée; Louise Arbour, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda; authors Éric Chacour and Kim Thùy; and Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of Canada’s most celebrated prime ministers.

Nestled against one of North America’s finest urban parks on the flanks of Mount Royal, Université de Montréal reflects the city whose name it bears: convivial and inclusive in spirit. 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. Montreal is a safe, affordable and festive city that is among the top 10 destinations in the world for university studies, according to Quacquarelli Symonds' Best Student Cities 2025 ranking.


About Université de Montréal

Université de Montréal is a leading research university with its roots in Montreal and its eyes on the world.

With its affiliated schools – Polytechnique Montréal (engineering) and HEC Montréal (business) – Université de Montréal is one of the largest university complexes in North America.

UdeM attracts over $700 million in research funding every year, making it one of the top three university research hubs in Canada.

Many internationally recognized research institutes were founded at Université de Montréal, including Mila, the world's leading university research centre for deep learning; the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC), one of the most productive laboratories in its field; and the Centre de recherche endroit public (CRDP), the most comprehensive public-law research centre in Canada.

Université de Montréal’s 13 faculties and affiliated schools have more than 69,000 students, 2,300 professors and researchers, and 2,600 lecturers. Their long list of illustrious alumni includes astrophysicist Hubert Reeves; Joanne Liu, former international president of Doctors Without Borders; Roger Guillemin, co-winner of the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Oscar-winning filmmaker Denys Arcand and Oscar-nominated director Jean-Marc Vallée; Louise Arbour, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda; authors Éric Chacour and Kim Thùy; and Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of Canada’s most celebrated prime ministers.

Nestled against one of North America’s finest urban parks on the flanks of Mount Royal, Université de Montréal reflects the city whose name it bears: convivial and inclusive in spirit. 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. Montreal is a safe, affordable and festive city that is among the top 10 destinations in the world for university studies, according to Quacquarelli Symonds' Best Student Cities 2025 ranking.


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University information

International students seeking admission to UdeM must meet both academic and immigration requirements. To enter an undergraduate program, they must hold a secondary school diploma and have successfully completed at least one year of university-level studies. Alternatively, they may enroll in UdeM's preparatory year , the first year of a four-year bachelor's program. Proficiency in French is mandatory, demonstrated through an accepted language test or diploma as indicated in program descriptions. For more detailed guidelines on international baccalaureate requirements, refer to the UdeM IB Requirements. Some programs, such as professional doctorates, may have additional requirements.

Applicants must hold a recognized undergraduate degree for admission to a master’s program or a master’s degree for admission to a doctoral program. Proficiency in French is required for most programs. Certain programs may have specific prerequisites, such as professional experience, a research proposal or letters of recommendation. Detailed information is provided on international equivalencies for graduate and postdoctoral studies .

There are also country-specific admission requirements for international students. Eligibility criteria based on international educational systems are provided on UdeM's admissions website . Additionally, students can assess how their academic grades compare by using the Grade Converter.
You can find more information on international student admissions by country of origin here: https://esp.umontreal.ca/programmes-et-stages/etudes-de-2e-et-3e-cycles/equivalences-internationales/#c680601 https://admission.umontreal.ca/en/who-are-you/foreign-student/

Stretching over more than 65 hectares of greenery, streets, bike paths and trails, the main campus consists of around forty buildings that are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and at the same time preserve their historic character. Nestled on the majestic Mount Royal, one of North America’s finest urban parks, the iconic Roger-Gaudry Tower is the signature building on UdeM’s main campus.

 

Inaugurated in 2019, the MIL campus houses the Science Complex, where   innovation can flourish in a completely redesigned physical and intellectual setting. Certified LEED Gold, this pavilion is a true showcase of sustainable development.

 

True to its origins at the heart of the health sciences, UdeM houses avant-garde facilities such as the Centre of Expertise in Health Simulation , which is a leader in the development of educational initiatives, scientific research and innovative projects in the field of clinical simulation in nursing.

 

U deM also hosts a wide variety of sports facilities , including several Olympic-calibre ones!

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Student life

Montreal is known for its cultural vitality, safety and low cost of living, and s tudent life at UdeM reflects the city whose name it bears:   it is welcoming, inclusive, vibrant and multicultural. One out of every four students at UdeM comes from outside Canada.

 

With a wide range of services available to students , the campus is like a small city within a big one. Housing, student success, student associations, healthcare, financial support and cultural activities are just a few of our key services. Student life   is both festive and secure, bringing together young people from all over who come to experience studying in French at one of the best universities in America.

UdeM is one of the largest employers in Montreal and ranks among the top 100 employers in Canada. Its 10,000 staff members — including 2,300 professors — work in a stimulating, inclusive and professional environment.

 

More than 450,000 graduates share UdeM as their alma mater. They are active all over the world and make up a highly qualified workforce in the service of society. UdeM ranks 84th in the world for the reputation of its graduates among international employers, according to the 2025 Global University Employability Ranking.

Cost of Living

Accomodation
$7,750
Food
$4,020
Transport
$860
Utilities
$1,980

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
4,223 CAD
International
6,353 CAD

Financial aid, scholarships, and student jobs are all ways to help you propel your studies towards success. Good financial planning is important. Fortunately, there are several ways to get a helping hand with scholarships, financial aid, or student jobs : Scholarship Directory, Financial Aid Office and Exemption Scholarship for International Students.

Scholarships

UdeM exemption scholarship for international students

UdeM exemption scholarship for international students
Bachelors Master PhD Open

Value

$ 7,636

Deadline

1 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Employability

UdeM is one of the largest employers in Montreal and ranks among the top 100 employers in Canada. Its 10,000 staff members — including 2,300 professors — work in a stimulating, inclusive and professional environment.

 

More than 450,000 graduates share UdeM as their alma mater. They are active all over the world and make up a highly qualified workforce in the service of society. UdeM ranks 84th in the world for the reputation of its graduates among international employers, according to the 2025 Global University Employability Ranking.

Rankings & Ratings

Université de Montréal is one of the top public universities in Montréal, Canada. It is ranked #168 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #114
  • 2014
    #=92
  • 2015
    #83
  • 2016
    #115
  • 2017
    #126
  • 2018
    #130
  • 2019
    #=149
  • 2020
    #137
  • 2021
    #118
  • 2022
    #111
  • 2023
    #=116
  • 2024
    #=141
  • 2025
    #=159
  • 2026
    #168

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #114
  • 2014
    #=92
  • 2015
    #83
  • 2016
    #115
  • 2017
    #126
  • 2018
    #130
  • 2019
    #=149
  • 2020
    #137
  • 2021
    #118
  • 2022
    #111
  • 2023
    #=116
  • 2024
    #=141
  • 2025
    #=159
  • 2026
    #168

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