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Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Université du Québec à Montréal, Case Postale 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada, Montreal
4.19 / 5 based on 66 reviews.
Description:
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) was founded in 1969. In June 1989, UQAM acquired special "associate" status within the Université du Québec (UQ) network. This status gives UQAM greater autonomy within the network, in particular, degree-granting authority.


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84% of students recommend
66 reviews
Housing
4.2/5
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Student life
4.6/5
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Academic
4.3/5
 4 stars (48)
Languages
4.6/5
 3 stars (0)
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3.8/5
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Overall
4.5/5
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“Be chill, because everyone in Montreal is” Read Review
adrianpeover, United Kingdom

8 4-star reviews of Université du Québec à Montréal

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Review by Adrian, Université Panthéon-Sorbonne: Paris I, Paris, France
International Relations, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Having your own apartment gives you a certain freedom and a feeling of independance
Personal comments:
The location was excellent, in the centre of downtown Montreal. The flat itself was briliant but the best part about it was the neighbourhod
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The best thing in Montreal are the micro-breweries (l'Amère à boire, le cheval blanc...) excellent beer and cheap food. Also many very interseting bars on the St-Denis and Mont-Royal streets (good music and special ambiances)
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
The courses are extremely practical and very specific.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Not really. In the university the dates and the number of exams/projects were discussed between the teacher and the students. It's very democratic

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
I spoke excellent french before going to Montreal. Had slight difficulties understanding the local language at first but I got used to it fairly quick
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
The cost of living in Canada is lower than in Paris
Food, Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Be like a roman in rome: try to adapt to the local products and try not to buy the exact same things as at home
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No, apart from the fact it was a great experience
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Be open minded



FINAL COMMENTS

Be chill, because everyone in Montreal is
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