Did you know that:

The Island of Montreal is divided into 19 boroughs.
Montreal is the second largest city in Canada.
Montreal is the only French-speaking city in North America.

Montreal: A whole world to discover!

Montreal has much to offer the international students who stay here. Life in Montreal gives you access to:

1. A warm and festive culture

   Montreal is known for the joie de vivre of its people. Every event is a good excuse for a celebration.

   Montreal neighbourhoods are a showcase for diversity. It’s not surprising that the majority of new arrivals to Quebec choose Montreal as their host city for its employment and educational opportunities, its openness, and its exceptionally vibrant neighbourhood life.

2. Artistic vitality

   Art is alive and well in the cultural metropolis: creations of all kinds, contemporary art exhibitions, and much more. You’ll never lack for things to do! In fact, many of these activities are free, such as the major summer festivals and exhibitions at the cultural centres.

3. A living environment favourable to studies
   Montreal’s renowned and accessible education system attracts students from around the world. Its colleges (CEGEPs) and universities boast many different fields of expertise, including multimedia, engineering, research and development, and many others.

   The many urban attractions as well as the proximity and accessibility of services (shopping centres, public markets, public transit) make it an ideal setting for student life.

4. A vibrant economy
   Montreal is a hotbed of economic development. Many aeronautical, communications and pharmaceutical firms are headquartered here, meaning more employment opportunities. Montreal is also a world-leading interactive entertainment centre, and the industry’s excellent reputation transcends the City’s borders. Beyond that, over the past few years, Montreal has enjoyed a construction boom with a seemingly endless array of new projects breaking ground every day.

Living in Montreal is all this and much more!