Université de Montréal
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Université de Montréal is in Montreal, Canada; its bachelor's degrees are taught in French. Standard entry requirements: 12-year high school diploma; Pre-university diploma earned outside Canada (not equivalent to a Quebec DEC). Applying: intake: Fall, Winter. Scholarships: 2 from the university.
✓ 17 facts from 10 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
International students should also budget for health insurance, visa and travel costs not shown here.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | 12-year high school diploma. Pre-university diploma earned outside Canada (not equivalent to a Quebec DEC). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Aug 1 (Application deadline) Last round: Application deadline, Apr 1. |
| Where and how students live | Montreal · 11 km from YUL airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. |
| After graduation | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“The UdeM exemption scholarship is intended for international students (except French and French-speaking Belgian students).”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The excellence of your academic record is the only evaluation criterion to determine the value of the scholarship.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
UdeM Exemption Scholarship — Level A
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: C$14,436 (≈ US$10,100) / year (2026-27 figure)
- Financial need: Not required
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The UdeM exemption scholarship is intended for international students (except French and French-speaking Belgian students).”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The excellence of your academic record is the only evaluation criterion to determine the value of the scholarship.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please note that the amounts indicated below are in Canadian dollars.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“A $481,20 $7 218,00 $14 436,00”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12UdeM Exemption Scholarship — Level B
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Financial need: Not required
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The UdeM exemption scholarship is intended for international students (except French and French-speaking Belgian students).”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The excellence of your academic record is the only evaluation criterion to determine the value of the scholarship.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please note that the amounts indicated below are in Canadian dollars.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“B $229,32 $3 439,80 $6 879,60”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in French: 4-year Bachelor in Arts and Letters · 4 years (reference) Source (2)“Did you complete your pre-university studies outside Quebec and want to study literature, philosophy, languages or other culture-related disciplines in Montreal? Complete your program in 4 years at UdeM!”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“UdeM 4-year bachelor's degrees consist of one year of preparatory courses and 3 years in one of the programs offered in the 4-year path at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in French: 4-year Bachelor in Fundamental and Applied Sciences · 4 years (reference) Source (2)“Did you complete your pre-university studies outside Quebec and would like to study chemistry, geography, computer science, mathematics or physics in Montreal? Complete your program in 4 years at UdeM!”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“UdeM 4-year bachelor's degrees consist of one year of preparatory courses and 3 years in one of the programs offered in the 4-year path at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in French: 4-year Bachelor in Humanities and Social Sciences · 4 years (reference) Source (2)“Over 30 disciplines from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences are offered as part of a 4-year UdeM bachelor’s degree. They are grouped under 3 programs: Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Arts and Letters.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“UdeM 4-year bachelor's degrees consist of one year of preparatory courses and 3 years in one of the programs offered in the 4-year path at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall, Winter Source (1)“Although application deadlines may be extended for certain programs, you must submit your application by: • April 1 st for the fall session • August 1 st for the winter session”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“You must attach a copy of your official transcripts from the last year of secondary school and every subsequent year of studies, university or other.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application — Winter intake | Aug 1Source (1)“Although application deadlines may be extended for certain programs, you must submit your application by: • April 1 st for the fall session • August 1 st for the winter session”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Fall intake | Apr 1Source (1)“Although application deadlines may be extended for certain programs, you must submit your application by: • April 1 st for the fall session”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | C$75 per month (≈ US$53) (2025–26 figure) Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference) |
Sources (5)
“For the 2025-2026 academic year, the monthly premium is $75:”international.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you are an international student and you are not covered by RAMQ , you will be enrolled the Université de Montréal group insurance plan, which covers medical expenses, hospital fees and prescription drugs.”international.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If any of the situations listed below apply to you, you can apply for exemption from the UdeM insurance plan by submitting the required justification.”international.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)“Students at UdeM also have a choice of university residences. They’re a good place to start for first-year students or for short-term stays.”admission.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule Source (2)“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 24 government rule Source (1)“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Bachelor's in Computer Science: Yes Source (2)“In the Bachelor's in Computer Science program, the Co-op option includes 3 mandatory semesters of industrial internships.”diro.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The DIRO's Co-op option allows students to accumulate significant industrial experience, as well as earning a salary during their studies.”diro.umontreal.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule Source (2)“If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Montreal |
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| Nearest major airport | Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 11 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q392189 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).