7) I speak English, may I apply in your M.Sc. or Ph.D. program?

Université de Montréal is a French University. All the courses are given in French, and for example the mandatory course « Consultation (STT6530/STT6531) », where real problems are solved with real clients, need to have a workable knowledge of French. Courses at the graduate level may involve team projects, and language may become an issue if a student does not have a sufficient knowledge of French. For the M.Sc. students, it happens that complementary courses need to be completed, and all the courses at the undergraduate level are naturally in French. According to the admission rules, the « Comité des Études Supérieures » may impose a TFI French exam. See the links http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/index_fiche_prog/319410_desc.html and http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/index_fiche_prog/219410_desc.html.

Usually, homeworks can be written in English, and the students can even compose their M.Sc. thesis or Ph.D. thesis in English. Communication with the advisor may be in English, if he/she agrees. For future students who want to pursue their studies at Université de Montréal but who are not fluent in French, is it strongly suggested to follow language courses before admission.

French courses are given at the Faculté de l’éducation permanente : http://www.fep.umontreal.ca/french/

See also the website of the Bureau des Étudiants Internationaux: http://www.bei.umontreal.ca/english/accueil_presentation.htm

The rules may differ according to the program. For example, the rules may be different in the mathematic programs.

If you are not fluent in French and you want to apply in one of our programs in statistics, it is strongly suggested to communicate with the person in charge of the program : duchesne@dms.umontreal.ca.