The Université du Québec à Montréal

The quality of its programs, its research in social issues and its innovations in the creative arts are the foundation stones of its reputation.

About


The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is a public French-language university of international influence.
A creative, urban institution with an encompassing worldview, UQAM provides an exceptional quality of life for the 13 700 students enrolled each year.
Proof of proficiency in French or English, depending on the language of instruction of the courses you plan on taking. Your spoken and written English must be at an intermediate level.


This level of proficiency corresponds to the following scores (given here for illustration purposes): TOEIC: 750 + TOEFL (Paper): 550 + TOEFL (IBT): 80 + IELTS: 6,0 +.
If the main language of instruction in your home institution is not English or French (and you want to take courses in French), an attestation of your language skills (oral and written) must be provided by a competent authority.

Accommodation


  • There are two university residences, with a total of 927-bed capacity, located on the UQAM campus.
  • To reserve a room, you should contact the University Residences as soon as you receive your admission letter from UQAM. Leases run from August 15 to May 14, as the residence halls are reserved for students seeking accommodations for two semesters.
  • For more information and other housing options visit the housing site and view the Benefit Guide.

Location & Facilities


  • Located downtown, in the heart of the city, UQAM’s School of Management is close to the business center and to the blooming artistic and cultural life of Montreal.
  • A few steps away from Old Montreal and many parks, the School is directly accessible via Berri-UQAM Metro, while also benefiting, close to its main entrances, of the BIXI bike rental service stations. Montreal’s public transit runs day and night.
  • The ESG building is located on UQAM’s central campus which regroups more than a dozen buildings including other faculties and university services.
  • The School is also close to Montreal’s main Library « Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec », to the « Cinémathèque Québécoise » and to coffee shops and restaurants where many students meet and study.