Université de Montréal (UdeM) is one of the largest French-language research universities in the world, in Montreal, Quebec. It offers international tuition among the lowest in North America, a huge range of programmes, and a city that is famously welcoming to students. The catch, and it is a real one, is the language: most undergraduate programmes are taught in French, and you will need certified French at B2 level to apply.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Type | Public French-language research university |
| International tuition (2026-27) | CAD 995.89 per credit; about CAD 29,876.70 a year for a full 30-credit load |
| Exemption scholarship | Up to CAD 14,015.40 a year, awarded automatically to admitted international students (two tiers) |
| Language | French B2 required for most undergraduate programmes |
| Degree length | 3 years for most bachelor's degrees (90–91 credits) |
| Deposit | CAD 1,000 after accepting the offer (credited to first-term fees) |
Programmes
UdeM offers more than 250 undergraduate programmes across arts and sciences, medicine, law, education, social sciences and more. Popular choices for international students include computer science and mathematics, biological sciences, architecture, economics, political science and psychology. HEC Montréal (business) and Polytechnique Montréal (engineering) are affiliated schools with their own admissions and fees — confirm their prices separately. Graduate programmes are charged per trimester rather than per credit.
Fees and funding
International undergraduate tuition is CAD 995.89 per credit in 2026-27: CAD 14,938.35 for a 15-credit semester and CAD 29,876.70 for a 30-credit academic year. A three-year degree totals roughly CAD 90,626–93,612 before scholarships. The UdeM Exemption Scholarship is the key number: it is assessed automatically for every admitted international student and can cut up to CAD 14,015.40 a year, bringing a three-year degree to about CAD 51,565 at the top tier. Mandatory student services and materials fees add about CAD 663.70 per semester. Quebec's international tuition is deregulated for some programmes (for example, architecture), so confirm the exact fee for your programme on the admissions page.
Admission
International applicants need a Grade 12 record equivalent to a Quebec DEC, plus certified French at B2 level. Applications for the Fall 2027 intake were open, with international deadlines varying by programme — for example, 1 February 2027 for architecture and 1 November 2026 for the Winter 2027 intake. You will also need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a Canadian study permit, and you should budget for the CAD 150 study-permit fee and CAD 85 biometrics fee. Apply early: French-language documents take time to prepare, and the CAQ process adds weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need French to study at UdeM? Yes, for most undergraduate programmes — certified French at B2 level. A few graduate programmes are in English; check your exact programme.
How much does UdeM cost? About CAD 29,876.70 a year in tuition (2026-27), before the exemption scholarship of up to CAD 14,015.40 a year.
Is the scholarship automatic? Yes — every admitted international student is automatically assessed for the two-tier exemption scholarship.
How long is a bachelor's degree? Three years (90–91 credits) for most programmes, shorter than the four-year degrees common elsewhere in Canada.
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Sources and verification: Université de Montréal admissions and registrar pages (CAD 995.89 per credit, CAD 29,876.70 per 30-credit year, exemption scholarship up to CAD 14,015.40/year, French B2, Fall 2027 deadline 1 February 2027 for architecture), checked 2026. Confirm programme-level fees on admission.umontreal.ca.