University of Quebec at Montreal Admissions 2027: Deadline, Eligibility, Fees & French Test

University of Quebec at Montreal Application Deadlines and Intakes

UQAM runs two intakes a year for international applicants: Fall (September) and Winter (January). Fall carries the widest program coverage across faculties, so it is the primary intake most Indian applicants target. Winter is smaller and mainly reopens Master’s and select Baccalauréat seats. Deadlines below are from the UQAM international applicants page.

UQAM’s primary intake for Indian students is Fall (September) — most programs open here.

File at least 4 to 6 weeks before the stated deadline. UQAM’s international review adds time for credential evaluation, and any short-fall on French test results forces a resubmit. Wire transfer payments carry an extra CAD 12.50 (around INR 860) banking surcharge beyond the application fee.

Insider note: UQAM’s application fee of CAD 155 covers three UG program choices or two PG program choices in the same submission. Indian applicants often add a safety Baccalauréat option alongside their target Maîtrise on one form.

University of Quebec at Montreal Eligibility for Indian Students

UQAM eligibility rests on two pillars: an academic threshold matched to the level you apply to, and a French language score, because coursework, assessments, and thesis defences run in French. English is offered only in select ESG UQAM course sections and does not replace the French requirement.

UQAM Academic Eligibility Bands

• UG (Baccalauréat): Class XII pass plus a minimum of 13 years of prior schooling. Indian applicants with the standard 12-year school system typically need one year of a Bachelor’s programme or an accepted bridging year to reach 13 years.
• PG (Maîtrise, DESS): A Bachelor’s degree matched to the program stream, with 16 years of prior study. Indian 3-year Bachelor’s holders need a 1-year PG diploma or Master’s to meet the 16-year floor.
• PhD (Doctorat): A Master’s in a relevant field with research aptitude, plus a supervisor accepting the file.
• Minimum GPA: Roughly 2.8/4.3 (about 65 percent) for Master’s admission; competitive programs such as Gestion de projet want 3.2/4.3 (about 75 percent) with 2 years’ work experience.

UQAM French Language Requirements

All Indian applicants schooled outside Quebec must submit a UQAM-recognised French test, taken within the two years before your intended start term. Direct admission scores for the 1st cycle:

UQAM French Test Waiver for Indian Students

UQAM waives the French test only where the applicant’s academic background already proves French competence. Indian applicants qualify only if they completed prior studies at a French-medium institution (Alliance Française diploma programs, Pondicherry’s French-track schools, or a Bachelor’s taught in French elsewhere). Standard CBSE, ICSE, or state-board schooling with French as a subject does not qualify — the test is mandatory. Waiver requests go through UQAM’s dispensation form, and the review runs case-by-case per the recognised French tests page.

UQAM PG Programs and French Score Bands

UQAM’s 2nd cycle spans 45 to 90-credit Master’s (Maîtrise), DESS specialised diplomas, and short microprograms. The base tuition band for international PG students runs CAD 21,770 to CAD 30,479 per year (INR 14.97 to 20.96 Lakhs) before Quebec’s automatic exemption for eligible full-time Master’s applicants. The exemption drops most Master’s students to Quebec-resident rates, cutting the effective payable to a fraction. For the course-wise fees breakdown, see UQAM’s Programs page.

Note: Program-specific entry requirements, fees, and intake availability may differ from the institution-wide minimums shown above. Always confirm on the official UQAM page for your chosen program before applying.

UQAM UG Programs for Indian Students

UQAM’s 1st cycle offers Baccalauréats (3-year 90-credit degrees) plus shorter certificates, majeures, and mineures. Only full-time Baccalauréat programs accept international applications. UG base tuition sits at CAD 29,415 per year (INR 20.23 Lakhs) before any exemption. See the ranking band for how UQAM sits among Quebec universities.

Planning note: Indian Class XII graduates rarely meet the 13-year floor directly. Most secure UG admission by completing one year of a recognised Indian Bachelor’s first, then applying to UQAM with the Class XII certificate plus the completed year’s transcript.

University of Quebec at Montreal ESG UQAM MBA Admission

The ESG UQAM MBA is a 45-credit program delivered over less than 2 years, structured on a weekend format (one weekend in two) with hybrid and full-time options. Indicative fees for international students sit around INR 14.8 Lakhs for the full 45 credits. See funding for Indian students for scholarship pathways.

ESG UQAM MBA Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field, GPA 3.0/4.3 (about 70 percent) or equivalent, with 16 years of study.
• Work experience: Minimum 3 years of full-time professional experience for the standard MBA. Executive routes typically ask for 5 to 7 years.
• GMAT/GRE: Not compulsory across all MBA streams at ESG UQAM. The admissions committee reviews academic record and work profile in lieu, but a GMAT of 550+ strengthens borderline files.
• French test: TFI 785 or equivalent, since most core MBA seminars are French-taught.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a panel interview (video for overseas applicants) covering leadership examples, career goal fit, and rationale for the module chosen.

ESG UQAM MBA Module Options

The final 9 credits map to one of five modules: Technology and Science, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Culture Management, Agile Project Management, or a Personalized Path with self-selected electives. Indian applicants often pick the Technology and Science or Agile Project Management module for AI, product-management, and consulting career pivots.

Note: Program-specific entry requirements, fees, and intake availability may differ from the institution-wide minimums shown above. Always confirm on the official UQAM ESG MBA page for your chosen module before applying.

UQAM PhD Admission and Funding

UQAM’s Doctorat programs run 3 to 4 years, and start with an accepted research supervisor before any formal application. Indian applicants apply after a Master’s with research output, and file only once a UQAM faculty member has confirmed supervision in writing.

UQAM PhD Application Steps

• Identify a supervisor: Match your research interest to a UQAM faculty profile and email a research proposal.
• Secure supervisor consent: Written confirmation from the supervisor is required at file submission.
• Submit through Mon dossier: By 1 March 2027 for Fall 2027, with Master’s transcript, research proposal, CV, and 2 to 3 academic LORs.
• Language test: TFI 785 or equivalent, unless the research group can host in English (rare, department-specific).

UQAM PhD Funding Stack for Indian Applicants

Every full-time international PhD student at UQAM receives the Bourse d’exonération des droits majorés (Doctoral), an automatic waiver of the international tuition surcharge. No formal application is needed; enrollment triggers the award, and the university confirms by email in month two of each term. On top, competitive Indian applicants stack the PBEEE doctoral V1/1I stream at CAD 25,000 per year for 9 sessions plus CAD 12,000 per year for the last 3, up to CAD 87,000 total (INR 59.83 Lakhs). The PBEEE 2026-2027 cycle deadline was 2 December 2025; the next cycle opens in early December 2026.

Note: Program-specific entry requirements, fees, and intake availability may differ from the institution-wide minimums shown above. Always confirm on the official UQAM funding page for your chosen program before applying.

UQAM Application Process and Portal

All Indian applicants submit through UQAM’s own Mon dossier portal. UQAM does not participate in a central Canadian platform (there is no OUAC equivalent for Quebec universities), so each Quebec uni handles its own file. Steps below sequence a typical Fall 2027 file.

1. Create your Mon dossier account at the UQAM application portal. Registration opens 15 September 2026 for the Fall 2027 cycle.
2. Select up to three UG choices or two PG choices on one file. Additional programs need a separate file and fee.
3. Pay the application fee of CAD 155 (around INR 10,660) on the Mon dossier portal. International wire transfers add a CAD 12.50 (around INR 860) banking surcharge.
4. Upload documents in PDF, maximum 10 MB per file, 300 dpi, up to 30 pages each. Include certified French or English translations for Indian-language documents.
5. Submit French test results (TFI, TCF, TEF, DELF, or DALF), taken within the last 2 years.
6. Track file status in Mon dossier. UQAM reviews and issues a decision within 6 to 12 weeks for a complete file.

Insider note: UQAM refunds the application fee only if you chose one program and UQAM cancels that program for the intended semester. If you selected multiple programs and one closes, no refund is issued because the file remains valid on the others.

University of Quebec at Montreal Admission Decisions

UQAM issues four types of decisions after review, and the timeline runs from application submission to seat confirmation.

• Direct admission: Issued when academic and French scores clear the direct-admit bands. The offer arrives by email through Mon dossier, typically 6 to 8 weeks after a complete file.
• Conditional admission: Common where the TFI score sits in the 605 to 780 band. The offer requires you to enrol in 1 to 4 remedial French courses in the first term.
• Refusal: Issued when the academic file or French score falls below thresholds. UQAM does not run appeal panels; reapply for the next cycle.
• Waitlist (competitive programs): Gestion de projet, MBA, and select Baccalauréats cap intake. Waitlist movement continues into July for Fall starts.

Accept your offer inside Mon dossier before the stated deadline (usually 3 to 4 weeks from offer date). Only then can you begin the CAQ and Study Permit pipeline. UQAM does not defer offers freely; a deferral needs a written request explaining visa or medical grounds.

UQAM Documents Required for Indian Applicants

Documents below are uploaded as PDF, maximum 10 MB per file, 300 dpi, up to 30 pages each. Any document not originally in French or English needs a certified translation from a consulate or embassy, submitted alongside the original.

• Passport: Photocopy of the identity page, valid for the full program duration.
• Birth certificate: Photocopy showing parent names.
• Class X and Class XII certificates and mark sheets for UG applicants.
• Bachelor’s degree certificate and full transcripts (all years) for PG applicants.
• Master’s degree and transcripts for PhD applicants, plus a research proposal.
• French test score report (TFI, TCF, TEF, DELF, or DALF) dated within 2 years.
• CV for PG and MBA applicants, including work experience for MBA and Gestion de projet.
• Letters of recommendation: 2 to 3 academic or professional letters for Master’s and PhD files.
• Statement of purpose for research-track Master’s and every PhD file.
• Portfolio for arts, design, or communication Master’s (program-specific).
• Certified translations for any Hindi, Tamil, or regional-language records.

Study Permit and CAQ documents are not uploaded at application stage — those come after the offer is accepted.

UQAM Acceptance Rate for International Students

UQAM does not publish an official institutional acceptance rate. Based on Quebec public-university intake patterns and UQAM’s access-oriented model (which admits most applicants who meet its stated academic and French requirements), the effective institutional acceptance rate is estimated at 50 to 60 percent. Competitive programs run tighter.

UQAM Acceptance Rate by Program Tier

• Baccalauréat majority: Broad admission, with clearances driven by French test scores rather than seat competition.
• Maîtrise en informatique / génie logiciel: Estimated 40 to 50 percent, reflecting supervisor-availability caps.
• Maîtrise en gestion de projet (2072): Estimated 25 to 35 percent, driven by the 60-student annual cohort cap and the 3.2 GPA plus 2-year work experience floor.
• ESG UQAM MBA: Estimated 40 to 50 percent, moderated by the interview stage.
• PhD: Selection is supervisor-led, so the effective rate depends on whether a UQAM faculty member accepts your proposal.

What Improves an Indian File’s Odds

The single strongest lever is a direct-admit French score (TFI 785 and above). Files with conditional-admit French scores land in the same intake but consume 1 to 4 remedial-course slots, which UQAM caps. A strong French score often matters more than an extra half-grade of GPA.

Insider note: UQAM decision timelines are quicker than most Canadian universities, but only for complete files. A missing French test or an untranslated transcript pauses the file, and UQAM does not chase applicants for missing pieces.

Canada Student Permit for UQAM Applicants

Quebec runs a two-step immigration pipeline for international students. You first secure a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, then use the CAQ to apply for the federal Study Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Both are needed before you fly.

Apply for the CAQ inside Arrima immediately after accepting UQAM’s offer. The CAQ processing sits at 4 to 6 weeks, and the fee is CAD 128 (around INR 8,802). Once the CAQ lands, file the Study Permit online at IRCC with your CAQ, UQAM Letter of Acceptance, passport, financial proof of at least CAD 20,635 per year for living costs (Quebec threshold for 2026-27) plus tuition, biometrics, and medical exam where applicable. Study Permit processing for India runs 8 to 14 weeks under SDS or the general stream. On arrival in Montreal, present your Study Permit at the port of entry.

2026 update: Canada’s international-student cap keeps Quebec provincial attestation letters (PALs) in play. UQAM issues the Attestation d’issuance du CAQ (LOA-linked) as part of its offer packet, so Indian applicants should confirm the PAL/attestation is inside the UQAM email packet before filing IRCC.

UQAM Application Tips and Checklist

The following tips and steps are drawn from Indian-applicant patterns at UQAM’s international admissions office and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute channel.

• Start the French test 6 months out: TFI seats in India are limited, and TCF Québec sits at Alliance Française centres only. Book early for a Fall intake.
• Bridge the 13-year gap for UG: Complete one full year of a UGC-recognised Indian Bachelor’s before applying to a UQAM Baccalauréat.
• Bridge the 16-year gap for PG: A 1-year PG diploma (AICTE-recognised) added on a 3-year Bachelor’s is UQAM’s usual acceptance route.
• Chase supervisor confirmation early for PhD: Email 3 to 4 UQAM faculty by October 2026 for a March 2027 file.
• Use the fee-covers-multiple-programs rule: One application fee (CAD 155) covers up to 3 UG or 2 PG choices — always list a safety option.
• Route India-side scholarships in parallel: AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi and Education Future International windows close 10 September 2026. File both alongside the UQAM application.
• Certified translations 8 weeks before deadline: Consulate-certified French/English translations of Hindi or regional-language records take 4 to 6 weeks in India.
• Accept the offer within the deadline window: UQAM’s acceptance window runs 3 to 4 weeks; missing it forfeits the seat with no auto-defer.
• File the CAQ the day after offer acceptance: Arrima processing plus Study Permit sequencing needs 12 to 20 weeks combined before a September start.

Rules that repeat every cycle: full-time enrolment only for international students, French test within 2 years, and one Mon dossier account per applicant.

UQAM’s admission funnel favours applicants who file complete files early, hit direct-admit French scores, and use the Fall 2027 primary intake rather than smaller Winter reopens. For Indian applicants, the biggest single win is treating the French test as the first task, not the last.