University of Quebec at Montreal 2022-2023 Admissions: Programs, Deadlines, Requirements

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Estd1969established year

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University of Quebec at Montreal has six faculties and one school through which it offers about 320 programs including 175 undergraduate programs and 115 graduate degree programs along with 30 third cycle programs. The admission at UQAM is conducted during the fall, winter semesters. Check: University of Quebec at Montreal courses

There are around 36,960 students enrolled out of which 4,387 are international students from 95 countries. The University of Quebec at Montreal has an acceptance rate of around 50%, making it moderately selective. International students applying to UQAM must submit mandatory documents such as personal essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and identity proof.

As the medium of instruction is French it is mandatory for aspirants to prove their proficiency in the French language. Interview assessment rounds and work experience are also important prerequisites for some of the graduate programs of the university.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online portal
Application Fee (Non- Refundable)	140 CAD
Mode of Payment	Credit card
Total Number of International Students	4,387
Countries Represented	95
Academic Calendar	Semester- based
Intake Sessions	Fall/ Spring/ Summer
Financial Aid	Scholarships/ Loans/ Grants/ Work-study
Work Experience	Required for some courses

University of Quebec at Montreal Admission Deadlines

International students are advised to apply for admission by February 1, 2022, for fall semesters and before August 1, 2022 for winter session to avoid any hindrance during visa procession.

The preferred deadlines to complete the application process for the program at the University of Quebec at Montreal are tabulated below:

Term	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Fall	March 1	Varies with course
Winter	September 15	September 15

University of Quebec at Montreal International Admissions

International applicants have to fulfil some additional requirements along with the general requirements for applying to the universities of the United States. The basic admission process and requirements of UQAM are detailed below:

Application Portal: International Student Application portal
Application Fee: 135 CAD
General Admission Requirements:

Official transcripts of all the previously attended educational institutions.
Transcripts must be translated into English or French.
French language proficiency
Photocopy of birth certificate
Copy of passport
Visa
Other program-specific requirements

French Proficiency Test Scores

The courses at UQAM are offered in the French language. Foreign students are required to prove their proficiency in the French language. The minimum requirements for various French-language proficiency tests for admission in different undergraduate courses are given below:

Tests	Minimum Requirements
TFI	605
EDL	45
TCF	800
TEF	400
DALF/ DELF	DELF B2, 50
Bright	2.5

Visa Process for International Students

International students who have been accepted by the University of Calgary and need to stay in Canada for more than six months are required to obtain a study permit to study in Canada and a temporary resident visa.

Documents Required:

Letter of admission acceptance
Proof of financial support
A copy of valid passport
Two passport-size photographs
Specified application fee
Medical exam
Biometrics

University of Quebec at Montreal Undergraduate Admissions

UG courses at UQAM are in several fields that include Cultural Action, Actuarial, Administration, Dramatic Arts, and Biochemistry, etc. Most courses have specific application requirements. The basic admission requirements for most of the courses are given below.

Application Portal: International Student Application Portal
Application Fee: 140 CAD
Admission Requirements:

High school diploma or secondary school qualifications
Official transcripts
English or French translation of transcripts
French language proficiency tests
Other courses specific requirements

University of Quebec at Montreal Graduate Admissions

University of Quebec at Montreal offers many graduate courses in Geography, History, Management IT, Business Administration, Computer Science, The History of Art, etc. All courses have specific admission requirements. The requirements for some of the famous PG courses of UQAM are tabulated below:

Requirements	Master of Business Administration	Master in Cardiology	Master of Communication	Master in Art History	Master in History
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Letter of Intent	Required	Required	Required	Not required	Not required
CV	Required	Required	Not required	Not required	Not required
Work experience	Not required	Required	Not required	Not required	Not required
LOR	Three	Three	Not required	Required	Required
Additional requirements	Interview	Not required	Interview on invitation	Research Project; Presentation	Interview on invitation

UQAM has a large population of international students. It encourages diversity in its student body. The university considers various criteria before granting admissions which include academic qualifications, Letter of intent, recommendation letters, work experience, interviews, etc. The university encourages international applicants to submit their applications a few months before the deadline so that they have enough time to arrange for a study permit if they get accepted by the university.