Bishop’s University

Bishop’s sits above the junction of two stunning rivers in a forested suburb of Sherbrooke, Québec. With a population of fewer than 3,000 students, the university is ideal for those looking for a smaller, cozier, residential experience where their input in a community matters. A strong school spirit and enthusiasm for athletics builds community and atmosphere at this English-language university. Explore the surrounding region, with countless outdoor activities, and a town that values arts and culture. Bishop’s is primarily an undergraduate university with strengths in the humanities and social sciences, as well as natural sciences and business; it is not a large research giant with sprawling laboratories and facilities. Bishop’s is also big on tradition: established in 1843, the school is older than the country of Canada itself

City: Sherbrooke

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$18,074 – $24,500

Graduate tuition fees:
$18,074 – $24,500

Signature programs

Languages, Education, Business, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Mathematics

Concordia University

Concordia is a comprehensive university with more than 500 programs at the graduate and undergraduate level. Called an “innovative urban university for the next generation,” by its president Alan Shepard, the school is home to state-of-the-art centres of research in the midst of some of Montréal’s best museums and nightclubs. This cool combination makes Concordia an epicenter of opportunity for students. Formed in 1974 when Loyola University and Sir George Williams University merged, Concordia is a forward-thinking, diverse institution in a bustling urban environment. Yet that has not stopped it from competing academically, and it has placed among the top universities in Canada for several subjects including Business, Computer Science, and Engineering.

City: Montreal

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$19,581 – $26,550

Graduate tuition fees:
$12,092 – $19,575

Signature programs

Business, Building Engineering, Intermedia, Engineering and Computer Science, Geography and Urban Studies

École de technologie supérieure

ETS is a specialized Engineering school within the Université du Québec network. In any given year, it’s estimated that a quarter of all prospective engineers receiving a diploma in Quebec receive those credentials through the ETS. This makes it the most prolific engineering school in the province and fourth in Canada as a whole. Likewise, the school has earned a reputation amongst international employers. One key element to an education at ETS is a cooperative experience for all students, who receive practical hands-on experience in fields as diverse as IT, aerospace manufacturing and avionics, innovation management and many more. Consequently, it has become a destination school for many foreign students. And whether they stay in Canada or return to their home countries, these students do so with excellent credentials, skills, and experience. While the ETS has many programs at virtually all levels, it should be mentioned that the majority of programs here are conducted at the graduate or professional level.

City: Montreal

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$22,724

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,122 – $19,533

Signature programs

Information Technology Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering

HEC Montréal

HEC has a solid history and international presence for the quality of its study programs in Management. The school was established in 1907 by the Montreal Chamber of Commerce. While it is affiliated with the University of Montreal, HEC is actually a private, independent institution. Part of its well-known status is a multilingual delivery of programs, as students have the option of taking bilingual business programs (French and English) and even trilingual degrees (French, English, and Spanish). Another key service offering is its international atmosphere. HEC’s professorship is comprised of nearly 50 percent international staff. A long list of domestic and international alumni is dotted with current CEOs of major corporations such as Bombardier and Pfizer, as well as politicians at both the provincial and federal level. Its MBA programs, among others, are internationally-ranked in the top 100.

City: Montreal

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$19,007 – $21,252

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,122 – $17,961

Signature programs

Finance, International Business, Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), Administration (PhD)

McGill University

As a major player among Canadian universities, McGill has produced more Nobel laureates and Rhodes scholars than any other institution in the country. Not surprisingly, McGill has become an epicenter for research and instruction compelling countless bright students from all over the globe. Internationally-known for its top-tier Medicine and Law programs, this university is also incredibly diverse and multifaceted. Home to 11 faculties and 12 professional schools, McGill offers its 38,000 students a choice of over 300 programs over two campuses. McGill’s main campus sits at the heart of the vibrant downtown core of Montreal, and students at this academic and cultural icon are never far from off-campus excitement. Sports and recreation are also a key part of campus life, and with over 13 libraries and a museum, there is no shortage of cultural enrichment here. The second campus at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, accessible by shuttle bus from the main campus, hosts the university’s Agricultural department, as well as several Environmental Studies classes.

City: Montreal

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$18,031 – $21,787

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,122 – $24,500

Signature programs

Medicine, Law, Music, Dentistry, Engineering, Management

Université de Montréal

Ask about Université de Montréal’s reputation and most people will mention something about the health sciences. The school offers more disciplines than any other university in the province and trains audiologists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, optometrists, and more. The school is popular for both undergraduate and graduate studies over a wide range of study areas, with a population of 35,000 and 12,000 respectively. The school is surrounded by lush greenery, and though somewhat removed from the downtown core of Montréal, students are never too far from the action. The surrounding neighborhood of Côte-des-Neiges is made up of countless cafés, bars, and restaurants, and many student apartments and residences.

City: Montreal

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$23,684 – $23,684

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,122 – $17,961

Signature programs

Medicine, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Law, Business

École Polytechnique de Montréal

International engineering comes alive at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Established in 1973, the École Polytechnique began as an affiliate school to the University of Montréal. Since then it has distinguished itself as a top school in Canada for the breadth of its engineering research. The school provides more than 25 engineering specialties with a significant emphasis on interdisciplinary cooperation in research. The school now has over 50 research units. Both students and faculty at this institution receives significant funding from external and governmental sources. With a huge spread of practicum and internship placements, the school is a good fit for students who are looking for hands-on experience and a credential that is widely recognized for excellence.

City: Montreal

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$23,233

Graduate tuition fees:
$18,137 – $20,206

Signature programs

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technologies

Université Laval

Université Laval, located in Quebec City, has the distinction of being both the oldest centre for higher education in Canada (it was established as a seminary in 1663, and granted royal charter in 1852), and the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French. Laval is known for its notable alumni, which include Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Chretien and Brian Mulroney, media mogul Conrad Black, countless politicians — and even an Archduke and Archduchess! Forward-thinking and business-minded, the school receives some of the best research funding in the country and produces countless student-led companies through entrepreneurial projects. In terms of its programs, the university offers more than 500 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 35,000 students.

City: Quebec City

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$18,660 – $20,400

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,122 – $18,660

Signature programs

Law, Architecture, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences, Medicine

Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke is a French-speaking university with three campuses in Québec. One of many things the school is known for is its international partnerships. In total, the institution can boast more than 350 articulations with universities outside Canada. Complementing this approach, the university also emphasizes hands-on, practical learning opportunities inside Canada. In one of its two satellite campuses, health sciences students can practice in a 400-bed hospital, pharmacology institute and clinical research centre. The school also has a massive external co-op program. Through it, students can receive up to one quarter of their course credit in a paid internship setting in either a public or private company. Consequently, 98 percent of students in the program are successfully placed in this manner. In addition, small class sizes allow collaborations between students and professors on team projects. This trade-focused institution is a key component of the economics of the surrounding community.

City: Sherbrooke

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$17,961 – $20,062

Graduate tuition fees:
$16,122 – $17,961

Signature programs

Medicine and Health Sciences, Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Sports and Physical Education