Université du Québec à Montréal
Strengths
The University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) is a French-language public university with an international dimension.
At ESG UQAM, teaching combines practice with theory Several simulations are offered in the courses, the programs are linked to companies for the accomplishment of team and individual work.
ESG teachers contribute to creating a stimulating study environment through their availability and commitment. Students appreciate the flexibility of the programs, the flexibility of the schedules, the innovative pedagogies and the conviviality of the study context. Group sizes at the undergraduate level average around 50 students, which promotes a better educational experience.
Major, Academics
You will take courses at the School of Management Sciences. Courses mainly in French, if in English 550 required in English;
Campus
A few steps from Old Montreal and many parks, the School of Management Sciences is directly accessible by the Berri-UQAM metro station in addition to having self-service bicycle stations at its doorstep. The ESG UQAM pavilions are located in the heart of UQAM’s central campus, close to the Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec, the Cinémathèque québécoise, the Quartier des Spectacles, shopping centers and many popular cafes, restaurants and terraces. by the students.
To unwind before an exam or at the end of the day, nothing better than a visit to the UQAM Sports Center, accessible to University students.
On the program: fitness, swimming, bodybuilding, badminton, soccer, basketball, climbing, jogging and much more.
A host of activities are offered to students. There are sports leagues, individual sports, academic activities (workshop on studies by Student Life Services, academic competitions, etc.). Are you the outgoing type? It is also possible to participate in many activities organized by our student associations (AéESG and modular associations)
Several libraries are available on campus. Note that a virtual library is even available, where you can find many scientific articles.
more information:https://esg.uqam.ca/international/etudiants-internationaux/
To discover
Montreal is ranked 1stuniversity city in the Americas and 4thin the world.
A city at the crossroads of North American and European cultures, Montreal has everything to enjoy students. The proof: it was named one of the best cities in the world to study in 2018.
The point of view of the students themselves counts for a lot in this result, as well as the quality of life that makes its mark — openness and inclusion, atmosphere, cost of living and safe environment, among others — as well as the rating of its universities with employers.
In Montreal, life takes place mainly in French, but many languages, including English, are also spoken, a sign of an impressive diversity. There are more than 180,000 university students, including more than 30,000 international students. Of these, more than 3,500 from 90 countries choose the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) each year.
Dynamic, the city moves in winter and summer, day and night, to the rhythm of festivals and cultural and sporting events that follow one another.
To find nature, it only takes about thirty minutes by road.
A few kilometers from Montreal begin to parade lakes, mountains and fields.
Good to know
Average expenses for a student are around $1,500 Canadian/month, variations to consider depending on your accommodation and lifestyle
What's going on?
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/grand-montreal/
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Score TOEFL required: 550
ICD : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ISTEC: 3rd, 4th year
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early September
End of lectures and exams : mid-December
SPRING
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early January
End of lectures and exams: beginning of May
more information: https://esg.uqam.ca/international/etudiants-internationaux/calendrier-academique/
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
Students who plan to study in Quebec for a period of 6 months or more must obtain, prior to their arrival in Quebec, the Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by Immigration-Québec as well as a study permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. For more information:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/accueil.html
https://www.cic.gc.ca/
HELATH INSURANCE
All students participating in an exchange program at ESG UQAM must be covered by a medical insurance plan. To do this, there are only two possibilities:
1. Be covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
The Quebec government has signed insurance agreements with Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania and Sweden. These agreements allow students, holders of a certificate of entitlement to social security in their country, to benefit from an exemption from health insurance costs after having demonstrated to the university authorities that they their RAMQ membership. The steps required to obtain the RAMQ card can be found on the ESG website (international section), under the heading International students and the Prepare your exchange section. Finally, it is important to note that the deadlines for submitting an insurance fee waiver request are October 15 (fall term) and February 25 (winter term).
2. Be covered by the compulsory group insurance plan of Desjardins Financial Security (DSF)
As UQAM does not recognize any medical insurance purchased abroad, student participation fees for the DSF mandatory group insurance plan will be billed at the time of registration. In 2020-2021, this fee was $300 per quarter.
Finally, the exchange student must be registered for his courses to benefit from the coverage of the Compulsory Collective Insurance Scheme. The cancellation of classes automatically results in the cancellation of all medical coverage.
Accommodation
UQAM’s student life services offer exchange students tools to find permanent or temporary accommodation (upon their arrival in Montreal).
Two university residences are located on the UQAM campus. To reserve a room, which should be done as soon as possible, the student must first have received from UQAM the letter confirming his admission. Then that he can contact directly the direction of the university residences at the address:
https://www.residences-uqam.qc.ca/
As the leases are signed for the period from August 15 to May 14, university residences are generally reserved for students looking for accommodation for two semesters.
Note that UQAM has residences on campus, but places are limited. Additional services are also offered off campus.
