Innovate through research
Push the boundaries of knowledge and shape the future in a leading hub of higher education. At Université de Montréal, research comes to life through our innovation-driven centres, chairs and groups, renowned faculty and community committed to tackling the major challenges of our time.
Because research is, above all, a human adventure, discover the countless ways to find your path in graduate studies.
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UdeM: driving research across the country
Université de Montréal stands out as one of the most renowned and influential French-language universities in the world. Ranked at the top of several lists, it aims to offer the world’s top talent an internationally recognized education.
2nd
in Canada
UdeM is one of Canada's top universities by volume of research.
According to Canada’s Top 50
Research Universities 2025
There’s more than one path to research: Find the one that’s right for you!
You’re passionate about a particular field and inspired by academic life, but you’re wondering if graduate school is right for you? Rest assured: Pursuing a master’s or a PhD is about so much more than spending your days in a lab or with your nose in a book! It’s a unique opportunity to grow, delve deeper into what drives you and combine your skills while exploring new horizons.
There’s no such thing as a perfect path or a single trajectory. Let yourself be inspired by those who have forged their own way:
“It’s the importance of seeing life, and especially academic life, as something non-linear. It’s like a path in the forest, and the best thing to do, is to take many paths.”
Feeling inspired by these stories? Find your pathway among our 350 graduate programs and embark on your own research adventure at UdeM!
An innovative environment with a global outlook
UdeM provides a stimulating environment that fosters interaction between the core disciplines and areas of professional practice. The research expertise developed by our multidisciplinary and internationally experienced teams provides opportunities to be involved in research at the university or in collaboration with national and international teams. UdeM research is also supported by invaluable resources, such as state-of-the-art equipment and a team dedicated to the scope and valorization of research.
A vast library network
The UdeM research community includes over 2,300 internationally renowned members within an academic network and at affiliated sites. Our research professors come from all parts of the world and regularly contribute to studies and conferences abroad.
To find out about the research expertise for the study programs that interest you, consult the program descriptions. For articles and more information, visit the site research at UdeM.
Financing your studies
Secure financing and plan your budget
Successfully completing your studies partly depends on securing available funding. UdeM offers a wide range of financing options.
Millions of books, digital documents, theses and dissertations
The vast library network provides on-site or remote access to information resources, acquired and handled by our centralized services.
Discover the UdeM libraries (page in French)
Enjoy free access to theses and dissertations from recent years, as well as publications and all other intellectual productions from our community.
Latest developments in research
At the forefront of innovation
Each week, the team at UdeM Nouvelles provides information on the latest discoveries and studies from our research teams.
