University of Quebec at Montreal Admissions 2027: Deadline, Eligibility, Fees & French Test

University of Quebec at Montreal Application Deadlines for Indian Students

UQAM operates three intakes each year: Fall (Automne, September start), Winter (Hiver, January start), and Summer (Ete, limited program list). Fall is the primary intake, when almost every one of the 250-plus programs opens admission for international applicants, per the official UQAM how-to-apply page. Winter accepts a smaller subset. Some graduate program dates shift within the window, so verify your specific program before filing. Visit intakes in Canada page for an overall idea.

Several graduate programs at UQAM extend their fall dates past February 1, 2027, particularly those with rolling review. Check your program’s admission code page before assuming the general date. The Winter 2027 window is the closest live filing action for Indian applicants reading this in July 2026.

Planning note: If you miss the September 15, 2026 Winter 2027 deadline, the next Fall 2027 cycle opens the same day, giving you until March 1, 2027 for undergraduate filing.

University of Quebec at Montreal Eligibility Requirements for Indian Students

UQAM eligibility rests on two pillars: an academic threshold matched to the level you are applying to, and a French language score, because all coursework, assessments, and thesis defenses at UQAM run in French. English test scores are not the primary language document for most programs at this university.

• UG general entry: Class XII at 60% or above from a recognised Indian board (CBSE, ICSE, State), plus subject prerequisites where the program demands them (Mathematics for Sciences, for example).
• PG general entry: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Indian university with a cumulative average of around 60% or above, equivalent to a 3.0 on a 4.3 scale.
• MBA entry: Bachelor’s at 3.2 or higher on 4.3 (around 75%) plus at least three years of full-time relevant work experience at filing time.
• PhD entry: Master’s degree with strong research record and a confirmed thesis supervisor at UQAM before applying.

UQAM French Language Test Requirements for Indian Applicants

UQAM accepts several French tests. The Test de francais international (TFI, a written French assessment) score of 785 or above gives direct undergraduate admission. Lower TFI bands from 605 to 780 lead to admission with mandatory remedial French courses. Equivalent scores are recognised on the Test de connaissance du francais (TCF), Test d’evaluation de francais (TEF), Bright Language test, and the DELF or DALF diplomas (Diplome d’etudes en langue francaise, at level B2 or higher). Test results must be dated within the two years before your intended start term.

UQAM French Test Waiver for Indian Students

Indian applicants qualify for a French test waiver only where prior education was delivered in French, for example schooling at a Lycee Francais or equivalent institution. Standard English-medium Indian Class XII or Bachelor’s degrees do not qualify for waiver, and applicants must submit an official French test score. There is no country-of-origin exemption for India. English test scores (IELTS, TOEFL) are not accepted as substitutes for the French requirement in French-taught programs.

English Requirement at UQAM

For most programs, English proficiency is not part of admission. Business undergraduate students at ESG UQAM must pass an intermediate-level English test before graduation, verifiable through TOEIC, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams. A limited number of ESG courses run in English, but no full degree at UQAM is taught in English at the graduate level.

University of Quebec at Montreal PG Programs and Eligibility

UQAM’s graduate portfolio (meaning master’s and post-baccalaureate diplomas) spans management, communication, science, education, and social science. Base tuition for international master’s students starts at CAD 21,181 per year (around INR 13.45 Lakhs) for a course-based master’s without thesis. Deregulated programs like the MBA sit higher. See the course-wise fees breakdown for per-program detail.

Insider note: UQAM’s course-based master’s (Classe A, sans memoire) usually charges more in Year 1 (CAD 21,181) than Year 2 (CAD 18,588 or around INR 11.80 Lakhs). Research masters with thesis (Classe B) front-load Year 1 at CAD 25,036 (around INR 15.90 Lakhs).

Note: Program-specific entry requirements, fees, and intake availability may differ from the institution-wide minimums shown above. Always confirm on the official UQAM page for your chosen program before applying.

University of Quebec at Montreal UG Programs and Eligibility

UQAM undergraduate programs (1er cycle, Baccalaureat) run three or four years, mostly at 90 to 120 credits. Base tuition for international undergraduates is CAD 29,415 per year (around INR 18.68 Lakhs). Programs are French-taught, though some ESG business undergrads may take up to half their credits in English through partner exchange arrangements.

Note: Design graphique and studio-based programs at UQAM add a portfolio review layer on top of the academic threshold. Prepare 8 to 12 curated pieces before the March 1, 2027 Fall filing.

University of Quebec at Montreal MBA Admissions

The MBA at ESG UQAM (Ecole des sciences de la gestion, meaning School of Management Science) is a 45-credit, weekend-format program running under two years. Classes are delivered every second weekend at the new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Building in downtown Montreal, with in-person, hybrid, and online options where the exam must still be written in-person. ESG UQAM holds the AMBA and BGA accreditations, placing it in the top 2% of MBA programs globally per those two agencies.

UQAM MBA Eligibility for Indian Applicants

Regular MBA: bachelor’s at 3.2 or above on the 4.3 scale (around 75% in Indian terms) plus at least three years of full-time relevant professional experience.

The MBA in Management Consulting (Programme 3111) requires four years of experience as a consultant, an internal advisor, or a self-employed professional.

The Executive MBA (EMBA) targets managers with at least four years running human, financial, or material resources.

GMAT is not universally required for UQAM MBAs but may be requested during file review. UQAM funding is available via its funding for Indian students portal.

UQAM MBA Deadlines and Fees

MBA follows the general graduate calendar: Fall 2027 entry closes February 1, 2027 (rolling review beyond that where cohort seats remain), and Winter 2027 entry closes September 15, 2026. Base MBA tuition for international students in Year 1 (27 credits) is CAD 25,183 (around INR 15.99 Lakhs), with Year 2 (21 credits) at CAD 16,827 (around INR 10.69 Lakhs). Applicants sit an interview only if the file review flags it, and the interview happens in French.

Reality check: The regular ESG UQAM MBA is delivered in French. Indian applicants with strong English but no French should look at the EMBA English tracks offered through ESG UQAM’s partner networks instead.

University of Quebec at Montreal PhD Admissions

UQAM doctoral programs (3e cycle, Doctorat) span administration, psychology, sociology, education, economics, linguistics, and applied sciences. Every UQAM PhD requires a confirmed thesis supervisor before you submit the application form, which is unusual for Canadian universities and stricter than most Indian doctoral routes.

UQAM PhD Eligibility and Supervisor Requirement

Indian applicants need a research master’s (with thesis) at strong second class or higher (60% or above), a clear research proposal aligned to a UQAM faculty member’s active work, and written supervisor agreement. Contact the target supervisor by email at least three months before the February 1, 2027 Fall deadline. Language: TFI 785 or DELF B2 in French, unless your master’s was completed in French.

UQAM PhD Funding and Tuition

PhD tuition for international students at UQAM is heavily subsidised: CAD 4,526 per year in Years 1 and 2 (around INR 2.87 Lakhs), stepping down to CAD 3,218 in Year 3 and CAD 602 in Year 4. UQAM allocates over CAD 15 million each year in scholarships and awards. Doctoral funding is typically negotiated with the supervisor and may include research assistant stipends.

Insider note: UQAM’s low PhD tuition combined with supervisor-linked stipends makes total out-of-pocket doctoral costs among the lowest in Quebec for Indian scholars, when a stipend is secured before enrolment.

University of Quebec at Montreal Application Process

The UQAM application is filed through a single online portal maintained by the Registrar’s office. Files are reviewed by the target faculty, and decisions are released electronically. The sequence below applies to both undergraduate and graduate applicants.

1. Create an account on the UQAM online admission portal using a valid email and government photo ID.
2. Select your intake (Winter 2027 or Fall 2027) and up to three programs (UG) or two programs (PG) within the single application.
3. Upload academic documents: certified transcripts, degree certificates, and grade sheets.
4. Upload your French test score (TFI, DELF, TCF, TEF, or Bright Language), dated within the last two years.
5. For graduate programs, upload your CV, statement of intent, and any letters of support from a UQAM supervisor if applicable.
6. Pay the application fee of CAD 155 (around INR 9,843) on the UQAM online admission portal by credit card.
7. Submit and track the file through the same portal until the decision is released.

What is UQAM’s Admission Decision Timeline?

UQAM aims to release undergraduate decisions within four to eight weeks of the completed file, and graduate decisions within eight to twelve weeks. Graduate files that need a supervisor review may take longer. Offer letters are downloadable directly from the portal. Accept the offer through the portal within the deadline stated on the letter (usually four weeks). Deferrals are considered case-by-case, typically for one semester only.

University of Quebec at Montreal Documents Required

The UQAM file has one document set common to every applicant plus a level-specific layer. Every non-French, non-English document needs a certified French or English translation attached alongside the original.

• Valid passport copy (bio page), at least six months of validity remaining at semester start.
• Certified academic transcripts from Class XII and every post-secondary institution attended.
• Degree certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s) for graduate applicants, in the original language.
• Certified French or English translation for any Hindi, regional-language, or Sanskrit document.
• French language test score report (TFI, DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF, or Bright Language), issued within the last two years.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) for graduate and MBA applicants, in French where possible.
• Statement of intent explaining program fit, career plans, and research interests.
• Two academic or professional letters of recommendation, for master’s, MBA, and PhD.
• Portfolio (design and visual arts programs only), 8 to 12 curated works.
• Proof of professional experience: employer letters and pay slips for MBA and EMBA applicants.
• UQAM-specific supervisor agreement letter for PhD applicants, signed before filing.
• Recent passport-size photograph in digital format.

Also read: How to apply for admission in Canada?

Before you apply: Certified translations from India can take 2 to 3 weeks. Start the translation process at least a month before your target deadline.

University of Quebec at Montreal Acceptance Rate

UQAM does not publish an official institutional acceptance rate. Third-party estimates put the figure around 50%, based on the university’s non-selective admission policy for most French-taught programs and its stated intake of 4,387 international students among roughly 36,960 enrolled learners across 250-plus programs.

What Drives UQAM’s Higher Intake Rate for Indian Applicants?

Two structural factors matter: UQAM’s mission as an access-oriented public university (meaning it admits most applicants who meet its stated academic and French language thresholds) and its capacity to add remedial French courses for candidates scoring below the direct-admission TFI band. Applicants with TFI between 605 and 780 are usually admitted with 1 to 4 required French skills courses in their first term.

Which UQAM Programs Run Tighter Selection?

Enrolment-capped (contingente) undergraduate programs, including some Design, Psychology, Communication, and Education tracks, run a smaller intake per cycle. These select on academic average plus portfolio or written test where applicable.

Insider note: The two admission factors that decide most UQAM Indian files are the French test score and academic average consistency, not portfolio bulk or letters. Under-preparing on French is the single biggest reason otherwise strong applicants get rejected.

Canada Student Visa for University of Quebec at Montreal Applicants

Indian students admitted to UQAM apply for a Canadian study permit under the Standard Stream (the Student Direct Stream was suspended in November 2024). The study permit fee is CAD 150 (around INR 9,525) plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee (around INR 5,398). Financial proof required for 2026-2027 is CAD 22,895 (around INR 14.54 Lakhs) plus first-year tuition, held in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) or equivalent.

Quebec adds a required document: the Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ), a Quebec acceptance certificate, filed before your federal study permit. Apply to the CAQ through Quebec’s Arrima portal, then submit the CAQ approval alongside the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) study permit form. From January 1, 2026, Master’s and doctoral students at public institutions including UQAM are exempt from the Provincial Attestation Letter requirement, which cuts a step for PhD and master’s applicants. Processing typically runs 8 to 12 weeks from biometrics submission. Book biometrics at a Visa Application Centre in India within two weeks of receiving the biometrics letter.

2026 update: The PAL exemption for public-DLI graduate students from January 1, 2026 does not remove the CAQ. Every Quebec applicant, at every level, still files the CAQ before the study permit.