Québec · Study destination

Study in Montréal

AI capital of Canada, bilingual, world-class arts and food scene

Last reviewed: Not yet reviewed. Cost figures are dated — verify on official sources before making housing or budget decisions.

Population

2.1M (city) / 4.3M (metro)

1-br rent

$1,580/month

CMHC 2024

Transit pass

$100/month (STM)

Institutions

About Montréal

Montréal is home to McGill, UdeM, Concordia, and UQAM — giving it the highest university density per capita in North America. It is the global centre for AI research through Mila (the Quebec AI Institute), and has a thriving video game industry anchored by Ubisoft and EA. Québec's low tuition policy makes Montréal among the most affordable university cities in the English-speaking world.

Typical student costs

Average 1-bedroom rent	$1,580/month	CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Monthly transit pass	$100/month (STM)	Published 2025 fare
Avg. international tuition	$18,000–$36,000/yr	Local institutions 2024–25

Figures are dated. Verify current rents on rentals.ca or CMHC reports. Food, textbooks, health insurance, and incidentals are not included and vary significantly. Do not use these figures as budget inputs without independent verification.

Student housing context

Detailed neighbourhood information for this city is not yet catalogued by Vianorr. Consult the institution's off-campus housing office and local rental listings.

Rent ranges are approximate and based on public listings at time of review. Markets shift seasonally — always verify directly with landlords. Vianorr does not connect students with specific housing listings or landlords.

Getting around

Transit modes

Transit modes not yet catalogued.

Airport and long-distance access

Contact the institution's international student office for airport arrival guidance.

Climate

Cold snowy winters (−8 to −20°C), warm summers (25–28°C). More extreme than Toronto.

Canada's winters vary significantly by province. Students from warm climates should budget for winter clothing (CAD 200–500 for a good coat, boots, and accessories) and factor heating costs into housing budgets.

Languages

English

International community information for this city is not yet catalogued by Vianorr.

Co-op and employer context

Co-op and employer context for this city is not yet catalogued by Vianorr. Contact the institution's co-op office directly.

Student life

→Vieux-Montréal
→Mont-Royal Park
→Festival International de Jazz
→Mile End neighbourhood
→McGill campus
→Plateau-Mont-Royal

For cultural and recreational context — restaurants, parks, activities, and city life — see the City guides →

Accessibility resources

Accessibility resources for this city are not yet catalogued. Contact the institution's accessibility or disability services office directly.

Accessibility information for this city is not yet catalogued by Vianorr.

Sources and last reviewed

Section	Source	Reviewed
Population	Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021; CMHC Rental Market Report 2024	2024-01-01
Rent figures	CMHC Rental Market Report 2024	2024
Transit pass cost	Published transit authority fares	2025
International tuition avg.	Local institution fee schedules 2024–25	2024-09
Neighbourhood rents	Public listings at time of review — approximate	Not yet reviewed
Employer list	Vianorr editorial — publicly documented employers	Not yet reviewed

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About the content on this page

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→ No safety rankings or comparisons to other cities
→ No employment rate claims
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Data provenance

Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021

Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024

Effective: 2024-01-01

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