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# =159QS World University Rankings

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98Undergraduate programs

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214Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

21,439 CADTuition Fee/year

About Université de Montréal

Deeply rooted in Montreal and dedicated to its international mission, University of Montreal is a leading research university.

With its affiliated schools, Polytechnique Montreal (engineering), and HEC Montreal (business), University of Montreal is one of the largest university complexes in North America.

University of Montreal attracts over $680 million in research funding every year, making it the fourth largest research university in Canada.

Many renowned laboratories were born at University of Montreal, including: MILA, the world's leading university research centre in deep learning; the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC), one of the most productive in its domain; and the Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP), the most comprehensive public-law research centre in Canada.

With its 13 faculties and its affiliated schools, University of Montreal has 67,000 students and 2,300 professors and researchers. Its long list of illustrious graduates includes: Roger Guillemin, co-recipient of the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Louise Arbour, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda; Joanne Liu, international president of Doctors Without Borders; and the late Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of Canada’s best-known prime ministers.

Situated on the northwestern flank of Mount Royal, one of North America’s finest urban parks, University of Montreal proudly reflects the welcoming multicultural city after which it is named. One out of every four students at University of Montreal comes from outside Canada. Montreal is known for its cultural vitality, safety and low cost of living.

About Université de Montréal

Deeply rooted in Montreal and dedicated to its international mission, University of Montreal is a leading research university.

With its affiliated schools, Polytechnique Montreal (engineering), and HEC Montreal (business), University of Montreal is one of the largest university complexes in North America.

University of Montreal attracts over $680 million in research funding every year, making it the fourth largest research university in Canada.

Many renowned laboratories were born at University of Montreal, including: MILA, the world's leading university research centre in deep learning; the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC), one of the most productive in its domain; and the Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP), the most comprehensive public-law research centre in Canada.

With its 13 faculties and its affiliated schools, University of Montreal has 67,000 students and 2,300 professors and researchers. Its long list of illustrious graduates includes: Roger Guillemin, co-recipient of the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Louise Arbour, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda; Joanne Liu, international president of Doctors Without Borders; and the late Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of Canada’s best-known prime ministers.

Situated on the northwestern flank of Mount Royal, one of North America’s finest urban parks, University of Montreal proudly reflects the welcoming multicultural city after which it is named. One out of every four students at University of Montreal comes from outside Canada. Montreal is known for its cultural vitality, safety and low cost of living.

Available programs

Bachelor of Music

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Bachelor of Laws

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Université de Montréal offers a selection of graduate programs vast enough to cover every field of knowledge. Recognized as a major North American research university, it is one of the most fertile grounds on Earth for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Discover enriching paths that will let you extend your university career while moving toward your professional objectives.

MA in History

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Masters of Music

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Masters in Cinema

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PhD in Bioethics

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PhD in Nutrition

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PhD in Psychology

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University information

The University of Montreal offers more than 600 programs of study, including 350 graduate-level ones. The range of disciplines studied on its campuses is one of the widest in Canada, which encourages interdisciplinary learning.

University of Montreal attracts over $600 million in research funding every year, making it one of of Canada’s top university research hubs in Canada.

Many renowned laboratories were founded at University of Montreal, including: MILA, the world's leading university research centre in deep learning; the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC), one of the most productive in its domain; and the Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP), the most comprehensive public-law research centre in Canada.

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Stretching over more than 65 hectares of greenery, streets, bike paths, and trails, the main campus consists of around forty buildings equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that also preserve a historic character. Nestled on the majestic Mount Royal, one of North America’s finest urban parks, the Roger-Gaudry Tower is the UdeM’s main campus’ iconic visual signature. History dialogues with modernity. Inaugurated in 2019, the MIL campus houses the Science Complex, which allows innovation to flourish in a completely redesigned physical and intellectual framework. Certified LEED Gold, this pavilion is a true showcase of sustainable development.

In response to our roots in the heart of the health sciences, we welcome avant-garde facilities such as the Center for 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.

The University of Montreal also hosts a wide variety of sports facilities, including several Olympic-caliber ones!

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Student life

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

The University of Montreal offers a dynamic student life. 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 at UdeM reflects the city that bears its name: vibrant, friendly, and inclusive. It 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.
More than 450,000 graduates share UdeM as their alma mater. They are active all over the world and shape a highly qualified workforce in the service of society. UdeM ranks 47th in the world for the reputation of its graduates among international employers, according to the 2021 Global University Employability Ranking.
With its 13 faculties and its affiliated schools, University of Montreal has close to 70,000 students, 2,300 professors and researchers and 2,600 lecturers.  Its long list of illustrious graduates includes: Roger Guillemin, co-recipient of the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Oscar-nominated filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée; Louise Arbour, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda; authors Antonine Maillet and Kim Thùy ; and the late Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of Canada’s best-known prime ministers.
UdeM is among the largest employers in Montreal and is part of the top 100 employers in Canada. The 10,000 members of the staff, including 2,300 teachers, are fortunate to work in a stimulating, inclusive and professional environment.

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

3,552 CAD
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International Students

21,439 CAD
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Rankings & ratings

Université de Montréal is one of the top public universities in Montreal, Canada. It is ranked #=159 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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

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