History
Founded in 1878, the Université de Montréal, with its two affiliated schools, the École Polytechnique and the HEC Montréal, is now the largest university in Quebec and the second largest in Canada.
Education
Université de Montréal offers a selection of 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.
Graduate studies allow you to tap into your full potential. Acquire a specialization, deepen your knowledge, stay up-to-date in your area of expertise, or contribute to a developing body of knowledge—there are so many reasons to extend your university career.
We have a wide variety of bachelor, major and minor programs at the undergraduate level, along with certificate programs. All undergraduate programs are given in French.
Research
With research revenue exceeding half a billion dollars, UdeM is ranked third among all Canadian universities in terms of research activity and has been number one in Quebec since 2005.
UdeM: a few figures- 2,640 internationally renowned professors and researchers, among the most brilliant minds of their generation
- 465 research units
- 37 partner health institutions
- 550 projects financed by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Government of Quebec
Career
After they’ve lived in Montreal for a few years, many of our international students like it so much they want to stay. In fact, 51% of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada, according to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE).
A degree from UdeM makes it all possible. Once students have successfully completed a study program in Québec, they can apply for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) to stay and work in their field of study for several years. After they have completed that first step, UdeM graduates can apply to the Government of Canada for Permanent Residence.
University of Montreal Key Statistics & Highlights
- #150 Ranking
- 3 Masters
- 89 Scholarships
- 1,863 Academic Staff
- 36,524 Students
- 8,401 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
University of Montreal Overview
University of Montreal Scholarships
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University of Montreal Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 20 reviews
- 5 Star 8 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Very simpless
I liked the fact that the university is well structured in way of giving quality knowledge to their students.
I want to study at the university of Montreal.
I want to complete my masters in university of Montreal which is the best university for this program and I hope I will get the admission for my masters
my experience at university
I liked some professors who have taught classes in a understanding way. My study experience was a little enjoyable.
University of Montreal Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 25 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | 125 | 150 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | 151 | 151 |
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QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 9 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | 159 | 168 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 18 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | 174 | 192 |
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Student services
The Bureau des étudiants internationaux (Foreign students office) helps you feel comfortable at Université de Montréal and in Quebec. You can use these services as soon as you arrive and throughout your stay. BEI staff are exclusively focused on the needs of international students.
Housing services
Housing is very affordable here compared to other North American cities. In fact, apartments in Montréal are approximately 30% cheaper than in the Greater Toronto and the Greater Vancouver areas.
Library services
With over 4 million books and digital documents, the Université de Montréal library network will provide you with all the research resources you need.
ICT services
You need a laptop or other device with a WiFi card that supports the common wireless protocols, 802.11a/b/g/n. The laptop needs to be setup up to use the eduroam SSID which can be found on every participating eduroam campus.
Campus life
With the wide variety of services it offers its students on campus, Université de Montréal is like a small town within a big city. These services and resources exist not simply to meet students' needs, but also to make their lives as students exceptional, enriching and enjoyable.
Nearly 150 training and development workshops are offered in visual arts, film, communications, dance, languages, multimedia, music, photography and theatre. Theatre, dance and singing troupes give students the opportunity to perform on stage.
Sports facilities
The CEPSUM, located in the heart of the city, is one of Québec's largest sports centres. There you will find modern sport facilities to satisfy you: competition pool, diving pool, skating rink, training room, indoor running track, dance studios, etc.
Accreditation
The Oregon Health & Science University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) a regional accrediting body approved by the U.S. Department of Education.