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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Montreal is known to be a good place for international students to pursue their studies at with the presence of a number of top universities like McGill University, University of Montreal & the Concordia University.
McGill & University of Montreal form part of the top 160 universities globally per the latest QS rankings.
Further, the city is known for its vibrant nightlife, low crime rates, housing a diverse community of students & a festive culture with a number of international festivals taking place over the duration of a year.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
The cost of living in Montreal swings greatly based on the type of the accommodation & the standard of living a student decides to pursue:
Given below is a breakdown of estimated cost of living (per month):
Component | Cost (per month) |
|---|---|
Books | CAD 1,000 (INR 62.6 K) |
Rent | CAD 1,100-1,500 (INR 68.9 K-INR 93.9 K) |
Home insurance | CAD 30-50 (INR 1.9 K-INR 3.1 K) |
Heating & Electricity | CAD 100-150 (INR 6.2 K-INR 9.3 K) |
Telephone, Cable & Internet | CAD 120-150 (INR 7.5 K-9.3 K) |
Groceries | CAD 400-600 (INR 25 K-INR 37.5 K) |
Restaurants & Cafes | CAD 150-200 (INR 9.3 K-INR 12.5 K) |
Transportation (including Gas & Repairs) | CAD 460-CAD 900 (INR 28.8 K-INR 56.3 K) |
Personal care & Medications | CAD 120-250 (INR 7.5 K-INR 15.6 K) |
Sports & Entertainment | CAD 150-300 (INR 9.3 K-INR 18.7 K) |
Clothing | CAD 50-250 (INR 3.1 K-INR 15.6 K) |
Other Expenses | CAD 100 (INR 6.2 K) |
1 CAD=INR 62.64
Source: HEC Montreal
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Montreal is the second the largest city in Canada, & is a hub of some of the best educational institutes & organizations in the North American region.
There are a number of pros of studying in Montreal, some major ones are listed below:
· Access to world class universities such as McGill & the University of Montreal
· Affordable cost of studies, with relatively lower tuition fees as compared to other parts of North America
· Presence of over 120 international communities, including hundreds of Indian students
· Lower c
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
In the context of location, if students are fond of hustle and bustle and want to explore eating options, then one can choose the University of Montreal. On the other hand, if students are going to Quebec, Canada with a purpose of exploring French lifestyle in Canada and knowing about their culture, then Laval University is a better choice.
In the context of acceptance rate, the University of Montreal acceptance rate is between 41% - 51%. On the other hand, Laval University acceptance rate is 49%. Both the universities are on the similar grounds when it comes to admissions. A comparison between these 3 universities is given below:
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Montreal University stands out in Canada and the world as a pre-eminent centre of learning and hub of research. This university ranks at #1 in Quebec and is the leading hub of higher education in Quebec. Furthermore, this university is one of Canada's top universities by volume of research and ranks #3rd in this category. UdEM ranks at #125 in the world as per a top-ranking world publisher. This university offers a vibrant multi-cultural environment to its students, with over 9,000 international students.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
LaSalle College Montreal does not provide full scholarships to international students and students have to manage their funds to study at the university. However, there are many government grants and scholarships available for the international students that can be checked from the official government website of Quebec.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
LaSalle College Montreal acceptance rate is 75% which means the college selection process is moderately easy. Students with good academic scores and with all the other required documents can easily secure their place at the college. International students are also required to submit the English language test scores for the placement test to be selected for the admission.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
The University of Montreal acceptance rate is around 41% to 57% as per unofficial sources. The university accepts around 41 to 57 applicants out of 100 applications. Therefore, UdeM admission become slightly competitive for International students. Applicants must have a good academic profile and meet the admission requirements to get admission.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Given below are the entry requirements for the University of Montreal MBA course:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- IELTS / TOEFL scores or any other equivanet
- Provide proof of French proficiency level
- Letters of Recommendation (number vary by programs)
Also read: Eligibility for MBA in Canada for Indian Students
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Some of the top organizations where alumni members of University of Montreal have been placed are given as follows:
- Hydro Quebec
- Intact
- Fasken
- National Bank of Canada
- Polytechnique Montreal
- Bombardier
- Desjardins
- UQAM
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