Did you complete your pre-university studies outside Quebec and want to study literature, philosophy, languages or other culture-related disciplines in Montreal? Complete your program in 4 years at UdeM!
Overview
About this program
Studying arts and letters at UdeM
Intended for international or Canadian applicants with a secondary school diploma (DES) from outside Quebec, the 4-year bachelor's provides the ideal opportunity to complete your studies in arts and letters at UdeM. With this unique program, you can immediately pursue your field of study by taking specific courses in your chosen discipline and preparatory courses in your first year. And the good news? Only a single admission application is required.
Note that quota (or limited-enrolment) programs, where the number of UdeM applications exceeds the number of available places, are not offered in the 4-year pathway. Should you wish to take a program that isn't offered in the 4-year path, you will need to submit one application for the preparatory year, plus a second application for the disciplinary program you are interested in.
- Program for students who received their secondary school diploma outside Quebec
- Pathway including preparatory courses and courses in your chosen discipline
- Over 30 disciplines in the fields of science, letters and humanities
- Honour track offered in some study programs
Interested in more than one area of study?
Due to a technical limitation, the admission application only allows you to select one area of study in each 4-year bachelor program. But this doesn’t limit your choices! Simply add the regular disciplinary program that interests you as a 2nd choice in your application, and the Admissions team will help determine the best choice for you once your application has been received!
Advantages of studying at UdeM
Join the ranks of an internationally renowned university
- Submit a single application in your chosen discipline for the 4 years of university studies
- Apply for a study permit for the entire program duration (4 years), which facilitates the immigration process
- Benefit from the UdeM exemption scholarship if you meet the eligibility requirements
- Delve into your area of study in the first year
Courses and specifics
- Pour la première année, 30 credits
- Full-time - 4 years
- Part time
- Day course
- Optional internships
- International exchange option
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Admission requirements
Not sure if the 4-year bachelor program is right for you? If in doubt, apply to the regular disciplinary program that interests you, and the Admissions team will review your application to help determine the best solution for you.
- Unlimited enrollment
Admission requirements
Be sure to select your choices to display the eligibility conditions that apply to you.
Eligibility conditions
To be admissible as a regular student, and subject to the quality of the file, you must have:
- A 12-year high school diploma from a Canadian province other than Quebec
- A pre-university diploma earned outside Canada that is not equivalent to a diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) du Québec (see the table of Formations hors Québec Education outside Quebec) and be able to prove it
You may be invited to take an admissions test(s).
To be eligible, you must provide proof of the level of French language proficiency required for this study program. To do so, you must have:
- Submitted proof of French proficiency recognized by the University (see form)
[Check the deadlines to receive a waiver] - Achieved at least B2 level oral and written comprehension on the TEF, TCF, DELF or DALF or 605/990 on the TFI in the 24 months prior to the start of the study session for which admission is requested
Check the deadlines for uploading a French test score to an admissions application
Consult the detailed list of accepted tests and diplomas
NB. – Starting with 2023 Winter session admission, the TFI will no longer meet the French requirement for admission. During this transition, TFI results submitted will only be considered under the conditions detailed on the Overview of interviews and tests page.
- Submitted proof of French proficiency recognized by the University (see form)
- A criminal background check is mandatory for anyone who wishes to work in a health, social services and educational establishment, including students doing an internship in an intervention environment.
- Certain vaccines will be required for anyone who wishes to work in a health or social services establishment, including students who are doing an internship in an intervention environment.
Costs and financial aid
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$2,111.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $628.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$5,258.89 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $4,630.80
Other fees: $628.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
Under certain conditions, Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec can follow university study programs offered in French while benefiting from the same tuition fees as residents of Quebec.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$14,991.94 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $14,363.85
Other fees: $628.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 -
$5,258.89 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $4,630.80
Other fees: $628.09
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024 - Calculate tuition fees based on other situations