Founded in 1878 and independent since 1919, UdeM serves over 67,000 students, including a significant number of international learners, across its main campus and affiliated schools. Located on Montreal’s Mount Royal, the campus combines modernist architecture, green spaces, and advanced research facilities, fostering an inspiring environment for learning and innovation.
UdeM offers over 650 undergraduate and graduate programs across 13 faculties, including Medicine, Law, Arts and Sciences, Education, and Veterinary Medicine—the only French-language veterinary school in North America. Specialized research centers, such as Mila (Artificial Intelligence) and IRIC (Immunology and Cancer), provide students with practical experience and global research exposure.
Student life includes over 300 organizations, residences for 2,000+ students, athletics through the Carabins, and facilities like the CEPSUM sports complex. The university supports diverse learners with language programs for non-French speakers and Indigenous inclusion initiatives. Montreal’s bilingual, multicultural environment enhances campus life, providing festivals, museums, and urban amenities. UdeM combines rigorous academics, applied research, and cultural engagement, preparing graduates for impactful careers worldwide.
