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Study in Montréal
AI capital of Canada, bilingual, world-class arts and food scene
Population
2.1M (city) / 4.3M (metro)
1-br rent
$1,580/month
Transit pass
$100/month (STM)
Institutions
11
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.
Cost of living
| Average 1-bedroom rent | $1,580/month | CMHC 2024 |
| Monthly transit pass | $100/month (STM) | Published 2025 fare |
| Avg. international tuition | $18,000–$36,000/yr | Local institutions 2024–25 |
Key employers
Major employers in Montréal relevant to student internships, co-op placements, and post-graduation careers.
Climate
Cold snowy winters (−8 to −20°C), warm summers (25–28°C). More extreme than Toronto.
Student life highlights
- →Vieux-Montréal
- →Mont-Royal Park
- →Festival International de Jazz
- →Mile End neighbourhood
- →McGill campus
- →Plateau-Mont-Royal
Institutions in Montréal
McGill University
QS #29 World (2026)
Co-opConcordia University
QS #521–530 World (2026)
Co-opUniversité de Montréal
QS #126 World (2026)
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Find an adviser →Data provenance
Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021
Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Effective: 2024-01-01
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