Fields of study
Explore the main fields of study at the Université de Montréal and consult the related programs.
Environmental planning and design
Architects, designers and urban planners, all under the same roof
Architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, interior design, game design, environmental design, urban planning
Arts and music
A space for artistic cross-pollination
Music, cinema studies, art history
Creation, composition, performance
Communication
Sending messages in the multi-channel era
Writing, public relations, communications and politics, translation, journalism
Law
Where traditional practice and cyberjustice meet
International law, business law, taxation law, notarial law and North American common law
Economics and politics
Economics and politics: How to understand a radically changing world
Political science, international studies and economics
Teaching and education sciences
Understanding the learning processes of digital natives
Preschool, elementary, secondary and college education, education administration
Environment and sustainable development
Making the world a greener place
Biology, chemistry, demographics, geography, landscape architecture, urban planning and public health
Literature and languages
Using words to explore cultures and travel through time
Literature, linguistics and a host of other topics relating to languages and cultures
Administration and management sciences
Refining organizational skills to meet the most rigorous demands
Health and social services administration, philanthropic management, industrial relations
Health sciences
Promoting all aspects of wellness
Medicine, optometry, pharmacy, nursing sciences, kinesiology, veterinary medicine, nutrition, neuroscience
Life sciences
Myriad forms of life to analyze, study, prolong, protect and save
Biology, bioinformatics, microbiology and immunology, biomedical studies, biopharmaceutical studies
Humanities
Reconsidering humanity, from the general to the specific
Asian studies, Hispanic studies, Medieval studies, classical studies, geography, history, philosophy
Fundamental and applied sciences
Laying the groundwork for technological innovation, promoting social wellbeing and contributing to industrial growth
Biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics
Social sciences
A global perspective on the many threads in our social fabric
Anthropology, demographics, social work, sociology
Social sciences and social action
Lending a helping hand to those that need it most
Criminology, psychoeducation, psychology, industrial relations and social work
Information and communications technologies
Using information and communication technologies to their full potential
Communication, video game design, computer science, multimedia and programming
Theology and religious sciences
Where knowledge and spirituality intersect
Religious studies and sciences, theology
Choose a graduate program
The Université de Montréal offers 350 programs at the Master’s and PhD levels. Which one’s right for you?
A range of tools to help you
Find Your Path: Career Quiz
What programs of study match your interests, your personality and your aspirations?
Compass: 4 steps for studying at UdeM
An interactive tool designed as a checklist to guide you through the four main steps in applying to the Université de Montréal.
Get help with French
UdeM has many tools and programs to get you on your way to improving your French language skills.
Help with the application form
The guide contains the translated form and English instructions.
Success from A to Z
At the Université de Montréal, we want you to succeed. That's why our professionals put their skills at your service, throughout your studies, in every program.
French and other languages
Are you looking to learn basic or more advanced French or English? Or perhaps one of the 15 or so other languages we offer? Check out the range of language workshops and courses at the Université de Montréal and find the language training you’re looking for!
Support in FrenchCentre de communication écrite (Written communications centre) Centre d’aide en français (French-language support centre) Bureau de valorisation de la langue française et de la Francophonie | Language learningLanguage school Language centre Cultural activities: languages and cultures |
Libraries
Access library collections and multiple resources, including the Sofia search tool.
Supporting students' success
The Centre étudiant de soutien à la réussite, or CÉSAR, is an essential tool for ensuring students’ success. You’ll find educational and professional information, academic and career advice, learning support, career counselling and lots more in one place.
Money matters
The Bureau de l'aide financière has a help desk and holds information sessions on financing your studies.
The directory of scholarships lets you find out about financial assistance by field of study and level.
Registrar’s Office – Cost of studies
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - Financing
Support for disabled students
The professionals at the Support for Disabled Students Office inform and advise disabled students and facilitate their integration.
Réussir: Helping students succeed
For the members of the Université de Montréal community, all our efforts are directed at supporting student success. Here you’ll find all the information and resources available to support your success in every area of student life.
Réussir: Helping students succeed
International
While some UdeM students head off to study at partner universities around the world, many foreign students come to Montréal for a term or a whole year.
Destination... World
for UdeM students
The Université de Montréal encourages student mobility, through some 550 international agreements with educational institutions in no fewer than 65 countries. Our students go abroad for enriching studies, internships and exchanges.
Destination... Montréal
for foreign students
This year, over 9,000 foreign students chose UdeM as their educational destination. Our students hail from France, China, Morocco, Brazil and many other countries.
What brings them here? Our reputation for excellence, and Montréal’s special charms. After all, it’s the world’s best student city!
Admissions for foreign students