Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is a public, secular French-language university with an international reputation based on quality of its programs, its cutting-edge research and creation, and its innovation in a wide range of disciplines. It is known for the quality of its educational support, the accessibility and excellence of its teaching faculty and the vitality of its campus life. It offers more than 300 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, at its School of Management (ESG UQAM) or one of its faculties: Arts, Communication, Political Science and Law, Science, Education and Humanities. Its researchers work in more than 100 research units, including centres, chairs and institutes known for their interdisciplinarity.

The campus is located on two main sites in downtown Montreal: one in the Latin Quarter; the other in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles entertainment district. UQAM offers undergraduate courses at its regional campuses.

Involved in the scientific, social, economic and cultural development, UQAM has trained more than 266,000 graduates. Close to its 50 years of existence, it remains true to its mission to train both the next generation and those currently employed, and to make its resources accessible to the greatest number.