Montréal

Montréal is bursting with fun, energy, and creativity

All year round, the city buzzes with festivals, events, and exhibitions that keep music lovers, science fans, fashion creators, history buffs, and curious minds inspired, engaged, and excited. Montréal’s culinary scene is world-renowned. Getting around is safe and easy — on foot, by metro, bus or bike. Be sure to explore its colourful neighbourhoods, lively public spaces, and lush green parks.

• Area: 498 km²
• Main cities: Montréal (1 754 974 people), Dollard-Des Ormeaux (50 826 people), Côte St-Luc (33 861 people), Pointe-Claire (31 899 people) et Kirkland (21 312 people)

For more informations: Tourisme Montréal

Cégeps in the region

• Cégep John Abbott College
• Cégep du Vieux Montréal 
• Cégep de Rosemont
• Collège de Maisonneuve
• Collège Ahuntsic
• Cégep André-Laurendeau
• Cégep Gérald-Godin
• Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne
• Cégep de Saint-Laurent
• Collège Dawson
• Vanier College
  

Economy

• Major hub for manufacturing and services
• Tertiary sector: producer services (including professional and technical services), consumer services (including accommodation and food), government services (including health, social services, and education)
• Information and communication technologies, aerospace, and life sciences

For more informations: Services Québec

Jobs

To search for jobs or internships: Job offers for international students: Offres d’emploi pour les étudiants internationaux.

Key Features

• 1 999 795 residents
• Skyscrapers
• Museums
• Parks
• Olympic Park
• Bridges
• Restaurants and coffee shops

"I arrived in Québec in September 2019 as a visitor with my family. I believe all students should go through college before continuing their studies.

What I appreciate most about studying in Canada is that the system is designed so no one gets left behind — whether you're doing great, average, or struggling, everyone is treated equally, and everything is set up to help students succeed.

Back home, the courses we’re taught today are the same ones our older siblings were taught ten or fifteen years ago. The system hasn’t really changed. But here, I can see there are regular updates and improvements.

Among my classmates, I’ve also noticed a lot of kindness toward international students. I say this to almost everyone: Québecers are really curious! We only study once in our lives — even if there’s no age limit — so our studies are truly valuable."