So you鈥檝e determined you want to study in Canada. What鈥檚 next? Well, now it鈥檚 time to narrow it down even further and choose the Canadian city you want to study in. While there are many wonderful cities across the country, there鈥檚 one that is a regular contender for the best city in not only Canada but the world: Montr茅al. So, why study in Montr茅al?
Montr茅al, Qu茅bec, also referred to as Canada鈥檚 鈥渃ulture capital鈥�, may not have been your first guess! It has topped both London and Paris in a ranking of best cities to live in the world, and consistently appears in the ‘ global ranking. These rankings are based on six factors:聽
- Student view
- University rankings
- Desirability
- Affordability
- Employer activity
- Student mix
Here are more good reasons why you should consider studying in Montr茅al.
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1. Vibrant Student Life
Montr茅al blends all the good things about North America with the beauty and culture found in Europe. It鈥檚 known for its laid back yet vibrant lifestyle, unique and creative industries, nightlife, and caf茅 culture. Students can choose to stroll down narrow cobblestone roads in Old Montr茅al, or explore modern, high-tech buildings in the downtown core. Montr茅al draws inspiration from many things, making it a very exciting city. All of these factors combined with the friendliness and diversity of the city make Montr茅al very attractive to not only international students, but also Canadian students. As a result, Montr茅al has one of the largest student populations in the world.
2. Affordable Housing
Accommodations can be tricky. Finding a place to live in your own city can be a challenge, let alone in a foreign one. You might be unsure of what the standard cost of living is, what locations are best, and what amenities are included. One thing to note is that student accommodations in Montr茅al are very affordable. In fact, the city is one of the most affordable in all of Canada, which is just one reason students enjoy it so much. Like most cities, the farther you live from the downtown core the cheaper your accommodations will be. However, it is possible to find affordable housing near the city鈥檚 universities or colleges. Often, schools are affiliated with housing companies and help students find a home or housemates. If you plan to search the web, here are a few guidelines to help you with your house hunt.
3. Stress-Free Transportation
While large, urban cities have efficient transportation systems, they can be a challenge to adjust to. Montr茅al, a medium-sized city has a simple transportation system. The is the local network of trains and buses that take you anywhere you need to go in the city. Even if you do lose your way, the locals are very friendly and always happy to help.聽
Naturally, students think about the cost of transportation and worry about overspending. What鈥檚 nice about Montr茅al is that, due to its high number of students, the STM offers a lower monthly fee to students under the age of 25.聽
If you prefer to get a little exercise, Montr茅al has many bike lanes and , a bike-sharing system. For a quicker commute, students can use local taxis as they are very safe and also affordable in comparison to other cities.
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4. Top-Rated Education
Last but certainly not least, education! In addition to everything else Montr茅al has to offer, it鈥檚 home to some of the best educational institutions. The Universit茅 de Montr茅al is . A French-speaking research university, it鈥檚 renowned for its life sciences and medicine programs and pharmacy and pharmacology school.聽
Montr茅al is known to deliver a positive university experience for both local and international students, and with Canada鈥檚 desirability as a study abroad destination, the city is a primary competitor. What鈥檚 so incredibly unique about the student city is its wide variety of options. While Montr茅al is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world (after Paris), and offers courses in the native language, students also have the option to study in English. Or, students can choose a mix of courses featuring both international languages.
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