UQAM's buildings are scattered through Montreal's Quartier latin, with Berri-UQAM metro station, where three lines meet, underneath. Opened in 1969, it's the largest university in the Université du Québec network and teaches in French. Business at ESG UQAM, communication, design, the arts and the social sciences are its strengths. The neo-Gothic facade and bell tower of the old Saint-Jacques church are built into its main pavilion.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Official website: uqam.ca
1969
Université du Québec
ESG UQAM
Quartier latin, above Berri-UQAM metro
CA$20,000 – CA$27,000
International students; French and Belgian students pay less
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 uqam.ca before you apply.
Baccalauréat en administration des affaires
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Baccalauréat en communication
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Baccalauréat en science politique
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Maîtrise en sciences de la gestion
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Maîtrise en informatique
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
ESG UQAM, one of Quebec's largest French-language business schools.
A downtown campus built right over a major metro interchange.
Well-regarded programmes in communication, arts and design.
Business graduates join Montreal's banks, insurers and consulting firms.
Communication and design graduates work in media, advertising and cultural organisations.
Graduates of eligible programmes can apply for a post-graduation work permit; French helps with Quebec immigration.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Campus sits between the Quartier latin and the Quartier des spectacles, where summer festivals take over the streets. Rue Saint-Denis has cafes and cheap food.
Montreal rent is lower than in Toronto or Vancouver, though it has risen. Winters are cold, but the underground city and the metro keep daily life moving.
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 September entry, international applicants usually need to apply by 1 February; for January, by 1 September. Some programmes close earlier, and others stay open if places remain. Allow several months for the CAQ and study permit.
Most programmes start in September, and many also admit in January. Some graduate programmes offer a summer start.
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.
Business administration, communication, political science, management and computer science are popular. Teaching is in French, so expect to show B2 French, often with a TCF or TEF. Some design and arts programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview.
UQAM offers exemption bursaries that lower international fees for some students, plus graduate awards through faculties and research supervisors. Check UQAM's financial aid pages for current awards.
