2024-01-07 10:30:20
kate_sept2004 / Getty Images Montreal, Laval, Sherbrooke, Ottawa… The reputation of these Canadian universities is well established, and continues to charm French-speaking students.
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Montreal, Laval, Sherbrooke, Ottawa… The reputation of these Canadian universities is well established, and continues to charm French-speaking students.
UNIVERSITY – Snowy landscapes in winter, the flowering of cherry trees and tulips in spring… Canada and its French-speaking province remain the favorite destination for students according to the latest statistics available from UNESCO. Quebec welcomes 18,000 French students on average each year.
In terms of numbers, French-speaking Canadian universities are at the top in terms of enrollment. At the University of Sherbrooke, 1,469 students have registered for the 2022-2023 school year. At the University of Montreal, 3,469 French students registered in the same period, excluding HEC and Polytechnique – in total, the number of registered students is estimated at around 4,500. As for Laval University, a record total since 2,990 French students were registered in 2022-2023 during the three sessions combined.
But why such enthusiasm? Camille is a master of law student at the University of Sherbrooke. His Canadian experience changed his life: “I always dreamed of going to the other side of the world. When this opportunity presented itself to me, I didn’t think for very long.”, says the student. The young woman, who did the first part of her studies in La Rochelle, plans to extend her university experience in Canada and do a doctorate in law at the same university. She is one of those lucky students who benefits from a scholarship that covers her entire studies.
A rich academic universe
At Laval University, more than 500 diverse and varied programs are offered to students: criminology, public communications, biochemistry, cinema, law, kinesiology and much more. “There really are a lot of choices for those who want to study with us. There is the possibility of having certain content online, we even have for courses that are given in person, a very rich platform in terms of media and video” specifies Yan Cimon, assistant vice-rector, director of international affairs and La Francophonie at Laval University and full professor.
The University of Montreal can also boast of offering a set of academic formations custom made. For example, there are programs in music, digital humanity, religious science and film studies. “Very often, our paths offer the possibility of having a path that somewhat reflects the person. We can be in the same program and have specializations that can diversify”, explains Michèle Glemaud, general director of the Admission and Recruitment Service at the University of Montreal. And if the recognition of the Canadian diploma internationally is a major concern, the French can be satisfied with a Canadian diploma recognized as much in the United States as in Europe.
Increased proximity
In L’Canadian educationsocial ties between the student and the professor are strongly favored due to a desire for success on both parties. “At our place, teachers are very available to help students with their projects. Proximity leads teachers and students to be more able to discuss elements of learning that are less mastered” explains Yan Cimon. A point of view that Michèle Glemaud agrees with: “we remain respectful, but there is always this closeness, especially at the master’s level”according to her.
Another important point is that when it comes to skills, the student is a safe bet. The importance of the student in the academic sphere is striking, they are very quickly elevated to the rank of professional in their respective field of study. “There is one element that surprises them, and that is to say to themselves: ‘I am contributing to research’. Very often if there is a publication, the student’s name will be there. notes Michèle Glemaud.
The American dream within reach
The other reason for choosing to study in Canada is undoubtedly its proximity to UNITED STATES. For Uncle Sam lovers, there’s nothing like living a few hours from the largest American cities, like New York or Boston.
It is also an opportunity for the French to improve their English in an academic setting. “In the case of Montreal, it is the opportunity to study in a French-speaking university, but in a multilingual context, in a context where they will be able to increase their skills in English among other things” explains Michèle Glemaud.
Spaces known to be impressive
Canadian universities are full of titanic American-style campuses in the middle of green spaces with so many cultural and sporting events. “You can experience North America, but in French, which you cannot do in other jurisdictions other than Quebec” notes the professor at Laval University in Quebec.
The city is also known for its security. Quebec serves as an example since it is among the safest cities in North America with one of the lowest crime rates ever recorded in Canada, according to data collected in 2014 by Statistics Canada.
For its part, sport is a showcase for the representation of universities: “at home, we have the Rouge et Orthe sport of excellence, and we have other important sports too” rejoices Yan Cimon at the University of Laval. Like the atmosphere of football matches found on American campuses, in Canada, these are equally unifying events that bring the whole city together.
The France – Quebec agreement
While the Canadian university community is shaken by the increase in tuition fees for Canadian students outside Quebec and foreigners, French students, on the other hand, seem for the moment to be spared by this reform.
Due to an agreement signed between France and Quebec, French students benefit from an exemption from tuition fees, they pay the same fees as their Quebec counterparts: “what the government clearly told us is that the France-Quebec agreement will remain for years to come” maintains Michèle Glemaud. So at the start of the next school year, at the University of Montreal, a French undergraduate student will pay a total of $5,071.73 CAD or €3,462 per quarter according to the university’s simulation tool. A 2nd cycle student with thesis, full-time, will pay $2,022.23 cad or €1,380.74, same for 3rd cycle students.
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