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Université de Montréal – Faculty of Medicine, Canada

Established: The Université de Montréal (UdeM) was founded in 1878, and its Faculty of Medicine is one of the oldest and largest in Canada, highly recognized for its French-language medical education, research, and healthcare leadership.
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada – a multicultural, bilingual city known as one of the world’s top student destinations, with a vibrant culture and strong healthcare system.
Type: Public Research University – ranked among the Top 100 universities worldwide for medicine and life sciences.

Accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS)
Recognized by WHO, WDOMS, ECFMG (USMLE eligibility), GMC-UK, NMC-India
Member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Globally ranked among the top 5 Francophone universities for medical research

One of Canada’s largest faculties of medicine, training thousands of doctors and healthcare professionals
Strong focus on community medicine, public health, and global health research
Affiliated with major teaching hospitals in Montreal (e.g., CHUM, Sainte-Justine University Hospital, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital)
Leading research in neurosciences, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, and genomics
Excellent pathway for Francophone and bilingual students seeking international medical careers

Minimum 2–4 years of undergraduate study with prerequisite science courses
Strong GPA (3.5+ on 4.0 scale)
CASPer Test required (situational judgment)
MCAT not required for most programs (preference for Quebec/Francophone applicants)
International students: very limited seats, French language proficiency (B2 or higher) is mandatory
Proof of English may be required for certain research programs

Located in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges district, with a modern medical campus at CHUM
Access to state-of-the-art labs, simulation centers, and medical libraries
Strong student associations and Francophone medical societies
Montreal offers affordable living costs, multicultural experiences, and is ranked among the best student cities in the world

Program	Approx. Cost (per year)
MD Program (Quebec Residents)	CAD $4,000 – $7,000
MD Program (Canadian Non-Residents)	CAD $12,000 – $18,000
MD Program (International)	CAD $25,000 – $35,000 (₹15–21 lakh)
Living Expenses	CAD $12,000 – $18,000 (₹7–11 lakh)

Known for academic excellence and intensive French medical training
Students gain extensive clinical exposure in Montreal’s top hospitals
Research opportunities in cutting-edge fields like AI in medicine and public health policy
Strong international alumni network in Francophone countries, Canada, Europe, and Africa