UQAM's business school, the École des sciences de la gestion (ESG), is in the Quartier latin, right above the Berri-UQAM metro hub. It's one of the largest French-language business schools in North America. Programmes cover business administration, accounting, economics and tourism. Nearly all teaching is in French, so this suits students who are already comfortable studying in the language.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Official website: esg.uqam.ca
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
French
Quartier latin, downtown Montreal
CA$20,000 – CA$28,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
CA$15,000 – CA$20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on esg.uqam.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Bachelor's in Accounting (sciences comptables)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Bachelor's in Economics (économique)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French proficiency required
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Master's in Economics (maîtrise en économique)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French proficiency required
One of the largest French-language business schools in North America.
Accounting degrees that lead toward the CPA designation in Quebec.
A campus built over a major metro interchange.
Graduates join Montreal banks, insurers, accounting firms and public agencies.
Accounting graduates can pursue the Quebec CPA route.
Graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit if eligible.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Most programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
The Quartier latin is a student area of cafes, cinemas and bars along Saint-Denis Street. Berri-UQAM metro, where three lines meet, is directly below campus.
Montreal is cheaper than Toronto or Vancouver. French is the everyday language, winters are long, and summer festivals take over the streets around Place des Arts.
Letter of acceptance from UQAM
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
For fall entry, international applicants should apply by early February; for winter, by early autumn. Apply early, since the CAQ and study permit add months.
Most programmes start in September, and many bachelor's programmes also admit in January.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from UQAM. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
The BAA, accounting and economics are the most popular. All programmes are taught in French, and applicants from outside French-speaking systems may need to show their level. Master's entry needs a relevant bachelor's degree.
UQAM offers some scholarships and fee exemptions for international students, and French citizens pay reduced Quebec rates. Check the UQAM international page.
