Why Study in Montreal?

So you’ve made up your mind! You’re going to travel to Canada to continue your studies. You’re pretty sure you know which field you want to tackle, and everybody is rooting for you. But there’s one little thing left to decide: which city should you go to?

Why not go to one of the most student-friendly cities in the world?

Considered one of the top cities for university students, and often referred to as the cultural capital of Canada, Montreal offers an ideal alternative to the American international education market.

The annual QS World University Rankings publishes its QS Best Student Cities rankings based on a variety of measurements including affordability, facilities, access to the employment sector, the international feel of the city, safety and pollution.

Montreal is consistently ranked within the top 20, currently sitting at number 13 in 2024 with an impressive score of 90.9 out of 100.

Reputation goes a long way: harbouring renowned and eminent institutions is a strong selling point for the city. Students can apply to Université du Québec à Montréal or to McGill University, one of the top 50 universities in the world offering over 250 graduate degree programs.

The city is vibrantly multicultural and embraces its multilingual population, with many degrees being offered in both French and English.

It’s got great public transport options for students, so getting around to see the many sights and events that are on offer year-round is no problem. There are plenty of affordable flights to other major Canadian and American cities too.

If you are 100% convinced that Canada is the place to be for you, it’s worth noting that rivals of Montreal are also highly ranked for student lifestyle. In the 2024 QS Best City rankings, Toronto reached number 11, and Vancouver also made the top 20 at number 18.