Université de Montréal
Location: The Université de Montréal is located in the heart of Montreal, Quebec.
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: French
Minimum language requirements: French level B2 (see Language requirements for proof of French language proficiency)
- Students may need French language proficiency certification ahead of their exchange. The UVic French and Francophone Studies department hosts tests in March and November. Please contact goglobal@uvic.ca for more information!
Terms: Fall (September to December), and Winter (January-April). Students may study for 1 or 2 terms
Highlights

- Together with its affiliated schools, HEC Montréal and the École Polytechnique, UdeM is the leading education and research hub in Quebec
- Personalized health services, first-rate athletic facilities, a vast spectrum of cultural activities: UdeM has all the essential services you require at your fingertips
- Cosmopolitan, multicultural and bilingual, Montreal has a unique personality, stemming from a dazzling intermingling between Europe and the New World
Accessibility
- Soutien aux étudiants en situation de handicap (SESH) provides accessibility supports. This is available in French only. Students should contact the SESH team prior to arrival at UdeM.
- Factsheet for students with disabilities
Area of study
- Social Sciences
- Science
- Humanities
- Exchange students have access to most of the disciplines taught at the Université de Montréal; however, you should regularly check the list of programs that are closed to exchange students. Some programs may also have certain restrictions or exceptions.
Course catalog
- See course catalogue for full selection.
Exchange credit history
Exchange credit history: See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from the Université de Montréal. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: very limited: www.resid.umontreal.ca
- Off-campus housing: there is an off-campus housing office which will assist you only after you arrive in Montreal
How to apply
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