About the university
The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) was created by the Quebec government on 9 April 1969 and is part of the Université du Québec network. It had 34,845 students in autumn 2025, including 4,994 international students from 94 countries, and offers 378 programmes. The main campus is in downtown Montreal, with four other sites in Lanaudière, Laval, Longueuil and Montérégie-Ouest. Its business school is the École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM).
Teaching is in French. Indian students who speak French well look at UQAM for software engineering, business administration, tourism and hotel management, and project management. You must send a recognised French test result with your application.
UQAM publishes international tuition by programme type rather than by subject: CAD 29,415 a year for any bachelor's in 2026–2027, CAD 26,366 for a DESS (graduate diploma) and about CAD 21,000 in the first year of a course-based master's.
- Founded
- 9 April 1969, from the Collège Sainte-Marie, the École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal and three teacher-training schools
- Type
- Public, French-language university in the Université du Québec network
- Total students
- 34,845 (autumn 2025)
- International students
- 4,994 from 94 countries (autumn 2025)
- Programmes
- 378 (212 undergraduate, 133 master's level, 33 doctoral)
- Campuses
- Five: Montreal (main), Lanaudière, Laval, Longueuil and Montérégie-Ouest
- Intakes
- Autumn (September) and winter (January) for most programmes
- International tuition
- CAD 29,415 a year for bachelor's programmes (2026–2027)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$29,415
- Duration
- 90 credits (about seven terms) or 96 credits in the co-op path (about ten terms, with three paid 15-week internships)
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter)
- English
- Taught in French: a recognised French test (UQAM EDL, Bright, TEF, TCF, DELF/DALF) is required with the application; for direct bachelor's admission, for example TEF 510+ or TCF 1000+. No English test applies
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en administration (Bachelor of Business Administration, B.A.A.)
- Fee / year
- C$29,415
- Duration
- 90 credits; 12 concentrations including finance, marketing, IT, international management and project management
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter)
- English
- Taught in French: a recognised French test (UQAM EDL, Bright, TEF, TCF, DELF/DALF) is required with the application; for direct bachelor's admission, for example TEF 510+ or TCF 1000+. No English test applies
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en gestion du tourisme et de l'hôtellerie (Bachelor's in Tourism and Hotel Management)
- Fee / year
- C$29,415
- Duration
- 90 credits; co-op paths with three internships in some concentrations; enrolment is capped
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter)
- English
- Taught in French: a recognised French test (UQAM EDL, Bright, TEF, TCF, DELF/DALF) is required with the application; for direct bachelor's admission, for example TEF 510+ or TCF 1000+. No English test applies
- Postgraduate
Maîtrise en administration des affaires (MBA)
- Fee / year
- C$25,183
- Duration
- 45 credits over five terms, full time, in five 9-credit modules taught at weekends
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter)
- English
- Taught in French; functional reading English is required. At least three years of full-time work experience needed
- Postgraduate
DESS en gestion de projet (Graduate Diploma in Project Management)
- Fee / year
- C$26,366
- Duration
- 30 credits; full-time or part-time; at least two years of relevant work experience needed
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter)
- English
- Taught in French; you must also be able to read technical texts in English
- Postgraduate
DESS en génie logiciel (Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering)
- Fee / year
- C$26,366
- Duration
- 30 credits; one year (three terms) full time; offered with the École de technologie supérieure
- Intakes
- Continuous admission (autumn, winter and summer starts)
- English
- Taught in French (a French placement test may be required); you must be able to read technical texts in English
- Postgraduate
DESS en finance (Graduate Diploma in Finance)
- Fee / year
- C$26,366
- Duration
- 30 credits; three terms full time; capped at 70 students a year
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter)
- English
- Taught in French; functional written English required
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en informatique et génie logiciel (Bachelor's in Computer Science and Software Engineering) | 90 credits (about seven terms) or 96 credits in the co-op path (about ten terms, with three paid 15-week internships) | C$29,415 | ≈ ₹19.7 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en administration (Bachelor of Business Administration, B.A.A.) | 90 credits; 12 concentrations including finance, marketing, IT, international management and project management | C$29,415 | ≈ ₹19.7 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en gestion du tourisme et de l'hôtellerie (Bachelor's in Tourism and Hotel Management) | 90 credits; co-op paths with three internships in some concentrations; enrolment is capped | C$29,415 | ≈ ₹19.7 lakh |
| Maîtrise en administration des affaires (MBA) | 45 credits over five terms, full time, in five 9-credit modules taught at weekends | C$25,183 | ≈ ₹16.9 lakh |
| DESS en gestion de projet (Graduate Diploma in Project Management) | 30 credits; full-time or part-time; at least two years of relevant work experience needed | C$26,366 | ≈ ₹17.7 lakh |
| DESS en génie logiciel (Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering) | 30 credits; one year (three terms) full time; offered with the École de technologie supérieure | C$26,366 | ≈ ₹17.7 lakh |
| DESS en finance (Graduate Diploma in Finance) | 30 credits; three terms full time; capped at 70 students a year | C$26,366 | ≈ ₹17.7 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Université du Québec à Montréal with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- Master's and doctorate
Exemption scholarships for international graduate students
Value: Reduce the higher international tuition; UQAM says doctoral fees end up the same for all students partly because of these awards
Eligibility: International students in graduate programmes; see UQAM's page for conditions.
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Computer science and software engineering: a qualification after at least 13 years of schooling (or equivalent) with an average of at least 11/20; lower averages may be reviewed by the programme director.
- Indian Class 12 is 12 years of schooling, so check with UQAM how your file will be assessed before applying.
- A recognised French test result is required with the application. Depending on your score you are admitted directly or with up to four French courses in the first year.
Postgraduate
- MBA: a bachelor's with an average of at least 3.2/4.3 (or equivalent) and at least three years of full-time relevant work experience; an interview may be required.
- DESS in project management: a bachelor's with an average of at least 3.2/4.3 and at least two years of relevant work experience, plus a motivation letter and CV.
- Graduate applicants whose first language is not French may be asked for a French test or upgrading courses.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's applicants)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's and DESS applicants)
- Recognised French test result taken within two years of the start term
- CV, motivation letter and employment letters (MBA and DESS)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit after admission
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Language of teaching | French. UQAM's programme pages we checked are taught in French. |
| Accepted French tests | UQAM EDL test, Bright Language, TEF, TCF, DELF or DALF, taken within two years before the start term (listening and reading at least). |
| French level for bachelor's | Direct admission with, for example, TEF 510+, TCF 1000+, DALF C1–C2 or Bright 4.4+; lower scores mean one to four French courses in the first year. |
| English tests | Not used for admission. Some graduate programmes require good reading English. |
Accommodation and living costs
UQAM has student residences in Montreal. Its minimum 12-month budget for international students (March 2025 estimate) is CAD 15,239 to 21,631, not counting tuition.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (UQAM residence or shared apartment) | C$6,280–11,700per year | ≈ ₹4.2 lakh – ₹7.8 lakh |
| Food | C$4,680per year | ≈ ₹3.1 lakh |
| Health insurance | C$972per year | ≈ ₹65,124 |
| Local transport (bus and metro) | C$720per year | ≈ ₹48,240 |
| Arrival costs (apartment set-up, winter clothing, first days) | C$1,700one-off | ≈ ₹1.1 lakh |
Campus and location
UQAM's main campus is in downtown Montreal. It also teaches in Lanaudière, Laval, Longueuil and Montérégie-Ouest, and has seven faculties plus one school.
- École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM) for business, tourism and hotel management.
- Faculty of science for computer science and software engineering.
- Student residences in Montreal, with phone and unlimited internet included in the rent.
- Co-op paths with paid internships in software engineering and tourism.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The co-op path in computer science and software engineering includes three paid 15-week internships, and the tourism co-op paths include three internships. See our Canada guide for work and post-study work rules.
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FAQs
Is UQAM taught in English?
No. UQAM is a French-language university. You must send a recognised French test result with your application.
How much does a bachelor's cost at UQAM?
For 2026–2027, UQAM lists CAD 29,415 a year for any full-time bachelor's for international students, including general and student association fees. Health insurance (about CAD 972) is extra.
When can I start?
Most programmes listed here admit students in autumn (September) and winter (January).
What does it cost to live in Montreal?
UQAM's minimum 12-month budget is CAD 15,239 to 21,631, including CAD 6,280 to 11,700 for housing and CAD 4,680 for food.
Sources
- UQAM: Cost of studies, scholarships and financial support (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: Cost of studies and cost of living in Montreal (international) (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: Recognised French tests (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: Home page (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM en chiffres (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: History (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: Baccalauréat en informatique et génie logiciel (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: Baccalauréat en administration (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: Baccalauréat en gestion du tourisme et de l'hôtellerie (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: MBA (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: DESS en gestion de projet (opens in a new tab)
- UQAM: DESS en génie logiciel (opens in a new tab)
Official website: uqam.ca (opens in a new tab)
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