🇨🇦 Université de Montréal — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #162 · CAD $30,773 a year · Montréal
Quick Facts
| Location | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #162 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Roughly 11,000 international students among 67,000+ total (including affiliated schools HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal); drawn to its French-language programs and lower cost of living than Toronto or Vancouver. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall for English-taught programs; French proficiency (DELF/TCF) required for French-taught programs. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $30,773 per year (2026-27 international undergraduate tuition, 30 credits (before exemption scholarship)). Source: UdeM Registrar 2026-27, via StudyU, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $24,617 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Scholarships
Entrance scholarships and exemption bursaries are available for international students, often reducing the gap between international and Quebec-resident tuition for eligible applicants — check current terms with the international student office.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Graduates are eligible for the PGWP, and Quebec runs its own immigration streams (Quebec Skilled Worker Program / PEQ) alongside federal Express Entry — worth understanding both since Quebec's system operates somewhat separately from the rest of Canada. Immigration processing for international students can take 3-6 months, so applicants missing this window may need to postpone admission to a later term.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Université de Montréal good for international students?
Université de Montréal is ranked #162 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 7th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition is about CAD $30,773 a year. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Université de Montréal charge international students?
CAD $30,773 per year (2026-27 international undergraduate tuition, 30 credits (before exemption scholarship)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Université de Montréal?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall for English-taught programs; French proficiency (DELF/TCF) required for French-taught programs.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from Université de Montréal?
Graduates are eligible for the PGWP, and Quebec runs its own immigration streams (Quebec Skilled Worker Program / PEQ) alongside federal Express Entry — worth understanding both since Quebec's system operates somewhat separately from the rest of Canada.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
🇨🇦 Canada University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official Université de Montréal Website
Worked example: a full degree at Université de Montréal
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$30,773 a year (2026-27 international undergraduate tuition, 30 credits (before exemption scholarship)) |
| Living costs | C$24,617 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$221,560 ≈ ₹1.51 crore ≈ $158,054 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$235,212 ≈ ₹1.60 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- UdeM Registrar 2026-27, via StudyU
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Université de Montréal come from the UdeM Registrar 2026-27, via StudyU; the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Université de Montréal website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Université de Montréal. Not admissions or immigration advice.