The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is a French-language public university in downtown Montreal and a founding member of the Université du Québec network.
Teaching, coursework and admission files are handled in French, and applicants who did not study in French must submit a result from a French test recognised by the university. UQAM reports 34,845 students in the fall of 2025, of whom 4,994 are foreign students from 94 countries.
The university is organised into seven faculties plus the School of Management (ESG UQAM), a further Faculty of Health Sciences described as in development, and 41 departments and schools; together they offer 383 study programs, made up of 211 undergraduate, 139 graduate and 33 doctoral prograMs. Research is carried out through 26 institutional research centres, 38 Canada Research Chairs, five UNESCO chairs and six institutes. Undergraduate degrees are built on the Quebec credit system, most bachelor's degrees running to 90 credits and most master's degrees to 45 credits, with full-time undergraduate terms billed at 15 credits.
Tuition is set by the Quebec government and published as an annual fee grid rather than per program: in 2026-2027 an international undergraduate pays 953.50 $ per credit against 103.92 $ per credit for a Quebec resident.
University-run residences in the downtown core are rented monthly, from 568 $ for a room in a shared eight-bedroom apartment to 1,185 $ for a couple's studio.
Location & Contact
Find Université du Québec à Montréal on the map and its contact channels below.
Université du Québec à Montréal's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.
Academic Year: Trimester system: automne (September–December), hiver (January–April) and été (May–August); a full-time undergraduate term is billed at 15 credits, so a 90-credit bachelor's runs three years over the autumn and winter trimesters
Recognition: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec
Admission Requirements: Instruction is in French and there is no English-language degree track: applicants whose prior schooling was not in French must pass a French test recognised by UQAM — TCF (800 on 1398 is the lowest admissible band, 1000+ gives direct admission), TEF (400 on 660 admissible, 510+ direct), DELF B2 at 50/100 or better (DALF C1–C2 direct; DELF A1–B1 refused), the UQAM École de langues placement test (45/100 admissible, 90+ direct) or Bright (2.5/5 admissible, 4.4+ direct); results in the lowest bands carry four French upgrading courses in first year. Applicants holding a non-Quebec diploma need at least 13 years of schooling for a bachelor's program, 16 years for a master's and 18 years for a doctorate; recognised entry qualifications include the French, European and International Baccalaureate, the Swiss Maturité and Belgian secondary certificates, and bridging (propédeutique) courses may be imposed. Quebec applicants normally enter with a DEC, and limited-enrolment programs select on the R score. International application deadlines are 1 March for the fall trimester and 1 August for winter, the application fee is 155 $ CAD for international applicants (117 $ for Canadians and permanent residents) covering up to three undergraduate or two graduate program choices, and a valid CAQ and Canadian study permit are required before registration — UQAM advises allowing 3 to 6 months to obtain them.
Total Students: 34,845
Academic Staff Range: over-5,000
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
Universities Canada (UC)
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Academic Structures
The academic units through which Université du Québec à Montréal delivers teaching are listed below.
Unit13 items
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Literature, Language and Communications
Faculty of Political Science and Law
Faculty of Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Health and Society Institute
Institute of Cognitive Sciences
Institute of Environmental Sciences
Institute of Feminist Studies
Montreal Graduate School of Fashion Design
Montreal Institute of International Studies
School of Management Sciences
Programs Offered
The full set of programmes Université du Québec à Montréal offers is searchable and grouped by level below.
International tuition:CAD 28,605/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September
All applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through the Uniform French Test required for the DEC or UQAM's own written French test. Admission is possible on one of four bases: holding a DEC (Diplôme d'études collé...
International tuition:CAD 28,605/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September and January
All admission bases require prior completion of college-level Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry (or equivalent); candidates missing these are admitted conditionally on passin...
All applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through the Uniform French Test required for the DEC, the Quebec Ministry's written French test, or UQAM's own written French test. Admission is possible on one of three...
This is a contingent (limited-enrolment) program admitting for the fall term only. Creation-profile applicants must demonstrate French proficiency; teaching-profile applicants must meet the Quebec Ministry's specific lin...
International tuition:CAD 28,605/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:2.00 / 4.3
All applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through the Uniform French Test required for the DEC, the Quebec Ministry's written French test, or UQAM's own written French test. Admission is possible on several base...
International tuition:CAD 28,605/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September and January
Direct entry is via a DEC in Natural Sciences (200.B0), Arts, Letters and Science (700.A0), or specified technical DECs (biomedical analysis technology, animal health, bioecology, natural environment, laboratory techniqu...
International tuition:CAD 28,605/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September and January
Direct entry is via a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) or equivalent Quebec credential, with a minimum academic average (cote de rendement, cote R) of 22; there is no admission on an experience basis, and unsuccessful...
International tuition:CAD 28,605/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:2.00 / 4.3
All applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through the Uniform French Test required for the DEC, the Quebec Ministry's written French test, or UQAM's own written French test; exemptions apply for holders of degre...
International tuition:CAD 28,605/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September
All applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through the Uniform French Test required for the DEC or UQAM's own written French test. Admission is possible on one of three bases: holding a DEC or its equivalent; bei...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent and demonstrate French proficiency through the uniform French exam required for the DEC or the UQAM written French test. Applicants with a cote de r...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2 on a 4.3 scale and at least four years of relevant management experience; candidates with an average between 2.7 and 3.2 require five to s...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent) with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2 on a 4.3 scale and at least four years of work experience; candidates with an average between 2.7 and 3.2 may be admit...
Business Administration · 20 months · 45 credits · On-campus
International tuition:CAD 38,333/totalLocal tuition:CAD 4,676/totalStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.33
Admission requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3, plus at least three years of full-time relevant professional experience at the time of application. The admissions sub-co...
International tuition:CAD 712/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in visual arts or visual arts education with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, or demonstrate relevant knowledge, appropriate training, and pertinent experience....
International tuition:CAD 712/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in biochemistry with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; files with an average between 2.7 and 3.2 are admissible after review, and files between 2.5 and 2.7 may...
International tuition:CAD 712/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in biology with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; files between 2.8 and 3.2 are reviewed case by case, and files between 2.5 and 2.8 may be admitted after compl...
International tuition:CAD 712/creditMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in chemistry, or the equivalent, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.2 may be considered by the admiss...
Start:September, January and MayMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences, business administration with an accounting option, or a related discipline (or the equivalent), completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4....
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in career development (Université du Québec à Montréal) or in orientation (another Quebec university), completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale. Candidat...
International tuition:CAD 712/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission to the creation profile requires a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent) in dance completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; files between 2.8 and 3.2 may be reviewed by the admissions...
International tuition:CAD 712/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission to the research profile requires a first degree in design or a related field (such as art history or urban studies), completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; candidates with an averag...
International tuition:CAD 712/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree in tourism, hospitality, culture, economics, or a related field, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Files with an average between 2.7 and 3.2 are re...
International tuition:CAD 712/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, or the equivalent, or relevant experience; files with an average between 2.7 and 3.2 on a 4.3 scale may be review...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.50 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree, or the equivalent, in administration or a closely related discipline, completed on a research track with a cumulative academic average of at least 3.5 on a 4.3 scale. The programme d...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree, or the equivalent, in biochemistry or a closely related discipline such as biology or chemistry, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, or the equivalent...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a research-track master's degree, or the equivalent, in biology or a closely related discipline, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, or the equivalent. Candidates must a...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field, or the equivalent, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Candidates with an average between 3.0 and 3.2 may exce...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree in communication or a closely related field, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.2 may be considered for c...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree, or the equivalent, in law, or a master's in a closely related discipline, in both cases completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Candidates must demonstrat...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree in economics, or the equivalent, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; candidates who have completed only the first year of a master's programme may be a...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree in education, or in a related field combined with at least two years of experience in educational intervention, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; a b...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree in arts or a related field completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, though files averaging 2.8 to 3.2 may be reviewed case by case; candidates may also qual...
International tuition:CAD 639/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission requires a master's degree in the discipline or a related field completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, though files averaging 2.8 to 3.2 may be reviewed by the admissions committee;...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
On the DEC base, applicants need a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent with a cote de rendement (cote R) of at least 21. Applicants may also be admitted having completed at least 12 university-level credits...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent diploma, or be at least 21 years old with at least one year of attested work experience in public-sector organizations, or have completed four unive...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Applicants must meet one of the general admission bases: hold a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent, be at least 21 years old with the knowledge and experience needed to undertake university study, have comp...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Direct entry is via a DEC with a minimum cote de rendement (cote R) of 21, or an appropriate diploma from outside Quebec after at least 13 years of schooling. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September, January and May
Candidates may enter via a DEC or equivalent diploma, at age 21 or older with relevant knowledge and experience, through completion of three university-level courses (9 credits), or with an appropriate diploma from outsi...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Direct entry is via a DEC or equivalent diploma. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or older with appropriate knowledge. Those with prior university study need at least five university courses (15...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Direct entry is via a DEC or equivalent diploma. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or older with a demonstrated interest in visual arts. Those with prior university study need at least five univer...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Direct entry is via a DEC or equivalent Quebec diploma with a minimum cote de rendement of 21. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or older with at least two years of management work experience. Tho...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and January
Direct entry is via a DEC or equivalent diploma. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or older with at least two years of attested experience in a management field. Candidates with at least 12 comple...
International tuition:CAD 954/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September
Candidates must demonstrate mastery of French through the DEC's uniform French exam or UQAM's written French test. Direct entry is via a DEC or equivalent diploma. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 2...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in biology or biochemistry, or in mathematics, computer science, or engineering, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3. Candidates with an average of 2.8-3.2/4.3 may be admitted...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in design, architecture, visual arts, theatre, or a related creative field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3; files with an average between 2.8 and 3.2/4.3 may be reviewed...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, in design or a complementary discipline, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3; files with an average between 3.0 and 3.2/4.3 may be reviewed for admiss...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3, or at least five years of relevant tourism-industry experience (limited to a maximum of 10% of the admitted cohort). Applicants must demon...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree leading to a teaching licence, or a bachelor's degree in another discipline completed with a minimum average of 3.2/4.3, or relevant professional experience with appropriate training....
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in law with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3, or a bachelor's degree in another discipline with the same minimum average, or at least two years of relevant full-time work experi...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in law with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3, or a bachelor's degree in another field with the same minimum average, or at least two years of relevant full-time work experience....
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2/4.3, or equivalent professional experience in adult education and training. Files with an average between 2.7 and 3.2/4.3 m...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale, though lower averages may be reviewed case by case. Candidates must already have an employment link with a school service...
International tuition:CAD 852/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, in dance or a related field such as physical activity, theatre, or body therapy, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; files between 2.8 and...
How to apply to Université du Québec à Montréal — a five-step structure.
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Research programmes at Université du Québec à Montréal
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Université du Québec à Montréal offers 245 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
2
Review admissions criteria
Each programme at Université du Québec à Montréal has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
3
Gather supporting documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
4
Lodge your application
Apply directly via Université du Québec à Montréal's online portal at uqam.ca. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at +1 514-987-3000. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Université du Québec à Montréal
Frequently asked questions about Université du Québec à Montréal.
In what year was Université du Québec à Montréal established?
Université du Québec à Montréal was founded in 1969 (approximately 57 years ago).
In which city is Université du Québec à Montréal?
Université du Québec à Montréal is based in Montréal, Canada.
Is Université du Québec à Montréal public or private?
Université du Québec à Montréal is a public institution.
How many students study at Université du Québec à Montréal?
Université du Québec à Montréal has approximately 34,845 students.
What is Université du Québec à Montréal's academic structure?
The institution comprises 13 academic units.
Is Université du Québec à Montréal officially recognised?
Université du Québec à Montréal is accredited by Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec.
Where can I learn more about Université du Québec à Montréal?
Université du Québec à Montréal's official website is uqam.ca.
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