Université du Québec à Montréal

Université du Québec à Montréal

The Université du Québec à Montréal is a comprehensive public university based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is a French-language university and is the largest constituent element of the Université du Québec , a public university system. UQAM was founded on April 9, 1969 by the government of Quebec, through the merger of the École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, a fine arts school; the Collège Sainte-Marie, a classical college; and a number of smaller schools. Although part of the UQ network, UQAM possesses a relative independence which allows it to...
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quick facts
Location: Montreal, Québec
Founded:April 9, 1969
School type:Public university
Total enrollment:40,519
Colors:White, Blue

Population

Bar chart showing the Population Breakdown of Université du Québec à MontréalPie chart showing the Student to Faculty Ratio of Université du Québec à Montréal
UndergraduatesPostgraduatesFacultyStaffStudent to Faculty Ratio
32,652 6,583 1,066 37:1
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Colleges and Programs

Télé-université
Télé-université

Télé-université, or TÉLUQ, is a component of the Université du Québec à Montréal. TÉLUQ became a...
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Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Institut national de la recherche scientifique

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique is the research-oriented branch of Université du Québec which only offer graduate...
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École de technologie supérieure
École de technologie supérieure

École de technologie supérieure is a public engineering school in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974, the École de technologie...
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École nationale d'administration publique
École nationale d'administration publique

The École nationale d'administration publique , located in Quebec City, Quebec, was established in 1969 by the Quebec government, as a way of...
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Famous alumni of Université du Québec à Montréal

Anouk Leblanc-Boucher
Anouk Leblanc-Boucher
TV Actor

Award-Winning Students

Jean-Claude Lauzon
Jean-Claude Lauzon
Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction

Jean-Claude Lauzon was a Canadian filmmaker. Born to a humble family in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Lauzon worked a variety of odd jobs after dropping...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What year was Université du Québec à Montréal founded?
  • A:
    1969 was the year the college was established.
  • Q:
    How many people enroll in Université du Québec à Montréal?
  • A:
    There were 42,257 students enrolled in the school during the year 2004.
  • Q:
    What colors symbolize Université du Québec à Montréal?
  • A:
    White and Blue are school spirit colors.
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