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Admissions and
Program Guide
Admissions and
Program Guide

Verify eligibility conditions

Stay up to date on the eligibility requirements for undergraduate and graduate study programs. Note that information is subject to change without notice, so it’s best to consult it regularly.

Ensure that you are eligible

Admission to graduate studies

The following criteria constitute the general eligibility requirements for admission to a bachelor’s degree or any other undergraduate program:

See if you are eligible

Admission to graduate studies

To be eligible for the 2nd level of study (microprograms, DESS and research or professional master’s degrees), you must: 

  • Have earned an undergraduate degree from UdeM or a diploma deemed equivalent 
  • Have earned a bachelor's degree with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 (or the equivalent), have acquired satisfactory experience or have demonstrated significant aptitude for graduate studies (some programs may have an eligibility threshold higher than a 3.0 GPA) 
  • In a research-focused master's program, find a professor to guide course selection and supervise research work 
  • Demonstrate adequate knowledge of French 
  • Demonstrate adequate proficiency in English or another language, if required by the program of study 
  • Meet applicable eligibility requirements (see program description and relevant academic unit website)

To be eligible for the 3rd level of study (research or professional PhD degrees), you must: 

  • Have earned a master's degree from UdeM or have academic training deemed equivalent 
  • Have earned a master's degree with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 (or the equivalent) (some programs may have an eligibility threshold higher than a GPA of 3.3) 
  • In a research-focused program, find a professor to provide guidance on course selection and supervise research work 
  • Demonstrate adequate knowledge of French 
  • Demonstrate adequate proficiency in English or another language, if required by the program of study 
  • Meet applicable eligibility requirements (see program description and relevant academic unit website) 

Did you know?

Program description pages present general and specific eligibility conditions, the list of additional documents to provide when applying for admission, as well as supplementary requirements (if applicable). 

See our master's and other 2nd level programs

See our PhDs and other 3rd level programs

Admission requirements by country or diploma

If you studied abroad and wish to apply to Université de Montréal, you can check our general eligibility requirements based on the country where you studied or your pre-university diploma (e.g., International Baccalaureate). 

This will help you answer the following questions: 

  • What degrees are accepted by UdeM? 
  • What is the minimum grade required for admission? 

See international equivalencies (page in French)

Admission requirements by Canadian province

Find out about the general eligibility requirements for undergraduate and graduate programs based on the Canadian province or territory where you studied or your pre-university diploma (e.g., International Baccalaureate). 

  • Undergraduate programs: What diploma is required? Do you need to complete a preparatory year? 
  • Master's and PhD level programs: What minimum grade point average (GPA) is required? 

See Canadian equivalencies (page in French) 

Important!

General admission requirements are provided for informational purposes only and do not replace the qualitative analysis of student applications. Admission requirements may vary from one program to another, and eligibility does not guarantee an offer of admission.