When finalizing your hiring process, our immigration team will assist you with applying for a work permit or obtaining an exemption, depending on the length of your stay and your employment status at the Université de Montréal.

Our team can also guide you through the process of gathering some of the documents you will need, such as your passport, diplomas, marriage certificate or proof of cohabitation with your partner, and birth certificates if you have children.

We assist you in finding temporary and/or permanent housing. The following expenses are covered by UdeM, in accordance with current guidelines:

• Moving fees including transportation fees
• Temporary housing expenses are reimbursed for up to two weeks.
• Storage expenses are also reimbursed for up to 30 days.

Our team provides personalized support and guidance for your various procedures:  

• Welcome at the airport 

• Assistance in finding temporary or permanent housing 

• Administrative procedures

• Enrollment in schools or daycares

• Installation and integration of the family

• Assistance with a spouse’s/partner’s job search (providing resources and contacts within specialized organizations)

The Faculty relocation & integration coordinator will advise you on choosing daycare and schools to help ease your entire family’s transition.

Daycares  

Several childcare options are available for preschool-aged children (up to age 5):

• Centres de la petite enfance (CPE)

• Subsidized and non-subsidized daycare centres

• Home-based childcare services

Registration for CPEs and subsidized daycare centres must be completed through the Childcare Services Registration Portal.

For non-subsidized daycare centres and home-based childcare services, applications are made directly with the provider. Wait times are generally shorter than for CPEs and subsidized daycare centres.

Childcare expenses for non-subsidized services are eligible for the Québec tax credit for childcare expenses, which is designed to help families offset the costs associated with childcare. 

Elementary and secondary schools

In Québec, there are public and private schools, which may be French-language, English-language, or bilingual. As French is the province’s only official language, instruction is generally provided in French at the kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels. Children who do not speak French may attend welcome classes within the French-language public school system.

Only students who are eligible under the Charter of the French Language may attend English-language schools. This includes children of parents who were educated in English in Canada, as well as children of temporary residents who have obtained a certificate of eligibility for instruction in English.

In addition, several non-subsidized private schools offer instruction in English that is not subject to this authorization. Admission is generally based on an application file, entrance exam, and interview. Please note that these schools do not receive government funding and therefore have higher tuition fees.

Useful resources:

• Information and services for students, parents and school staff in preschool, elementary and secondary school

• Montreal School Service Centre 

• English Montreal School Board 

• Federation for Private Teaching Institutions 

• Quebec association of independent schools 

• Secondary schools ranking 

• School rankings Québec – Fraser institute 

Social benefits for families  

Newcomers to Quebec may be eligible for several family benefits, regardless of income level, including:

• Family Allowance (Retraite Québec): Financial assistance for eligible families with a dependent child under the age of 18.
• Canada Child Benefit (Government of Canada): A tax-free monthly payment provided to eligible families to help cover the cost of raising children under 18.   

Useful links: 

• Family allowance and its supplements in Québec  
• To check if you are eligible to Canada's child and family benefits 

Job search for spouses

The Faculty relocation & integration coordinator can assist spouses in their job search by providing tools and resources. Several partner organizations offer employment support workshops for temporary residents.

Useful links:

• Job bank Canada
• Québec emploi
• CITIM 
• Maisonnée

Essential information to start your career at UdeM on the right foot 

• Resources and documentation for the new employee (in French) 

Taxation and income tax 

• Postdoctoral fellows: under certain conditions, you may be eligible for a provincial tax exemption. To obtain this exemption, you must submit a request for a certificate of eligibility to the Tax Exemption Program to UdeM International. Your application must be sent no later than January 7 each year to the following address: udem-international@umontreal.ca.

• Administrative, teaching, research staff

Discover the Montréal Campus

The Université de Montréal podioguide offers you a podcast tour of the campus. It provides an overview of the university’s history and architecture, with important information and interesting comments, analyses and memories about the campus.

UdeM's campus maps

The web page Campus plan presents the plans of the Montréal, MIL, Laval, Saint-Hyacinthe, Brossard, Lanaudière and Mauricie campuses.

The Université de Montréal and of so much more

Discover the activities and services offered by UdeM!

Culture, sports and leisure

Université de Montréal’s Les Belles Heures presents curated educational talks by fascinating and inspiring individuals who stimulate our curiosity, explore fascinating ideas and delve into cultural concepts. Open to the public, Les Belles Heures helps us see society and current events in a new light.

The Université de Montréal gallery presents interdisciplinary exhibitions and public activities that create encounters between art and science. Combining research and creativity, the gallery’s programming aims to appeal to a wide range of audiences from the UdeM community and beyond. 

The Faculty of Music's concerts and events es concerts showcases the university’s student community and teaching staff, along with renowned guests from around the world. The wide-ranging events cover everything from digital music to opera to jazz to world music, and from Baroque to Classical to contemporary music, and are open to the public. Tickets range from free to affordable.

The CEPSUM, Université de Montréal’s physical education and sports centre, is one of the largest sports complexes in Québec. Located at the foot of Mont Royal, it’s a paradise for physical-activity enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. 

The Carabins are UdeM’s student athletes shine in a range of competitive sports, including football, women's hockey, rugby, soccer and cheerleading. Follow the exciting adventures of the Carabins teams as they strive for victory and aim to make the UdeM community proud, and join in our favourite chant, "Allez les Bleus!"

Moving to a new country, whether for a few months or permanently, is an exciting and challenging adventure. Here are some resources that provide information on different aspects of life in Québec so you can enjoy everything your new home has to offer.

Choose Montréal

Montréal is one of the best university cities in North America. Known for its vibrant cultural life, openness to the world, and high quality of life, it offers an ideal environment. Exploring the city’s neighborhoods will help you find the one that suits you best.

Discover Québec 

UdeM has campuses in many regions in Québec. Take the opportunity to discover the "Belle province"!