The Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine is one of the largest French-language medical schools anywhere, with 403 new admissions planned: 135 straight into the MD and 255 into a one-year preparatory year, plus a few special seats[1]. Almost every place goes to Quebec residents[1]. For fall 2026, CEGEP applicants needed an R score of at least 33.344 to be admitted, and admitted students averaged 36.421[3].
Université de Montréal medical school requirements at a glance
| Program | Preparatory year (1 year) + MD (4 years), in French, at the Montréal, Mauricie or Laurentides campus.[1] |
|---|---|
| Places | 390 for Quebec residents (135 into the MD, 255 into the preparatory year), 3 for New Brunswick, 3 for First Nations students and 2 for international students.[1] |
| Who can apply | Holders of a DEC in sciences or in sciences, lettres et arts (with biology 00XU and chemistry 00XV), or of a recognized bachelor’s degree.[1] |
| Language | French. Applicants who did not study at a French-language CEGEP or university must prove proficiency.[1] |
| Selection (CEGEP) | Pre-selection on R score (60%) and Casper (40%), then the MMI (100%); minimum R score 33.[5] |
| MCAT | Not required.[1] |
| Casper | Required.[1] |
| Interview | In-person MMI (MEM) on April 17–18, 2027 at UdeM or Laval (shared process); about 1,100 candidates; fee about $294.[1] |
| Deadlines | University applicants: November 1, 2026. Quebec CEGEP applicants: March 1, 2027.[1] |
| Offers | May 15, 2027 through the Centre étudiant; $300 deposit.[1] |
| First-year tuition | $5,805 for Quebec residents, $14,365 for other Canadians (based on 20 credits per term).[1] |
Preparatory year or straight into the MD?
Everyone applies to the preparatory year (année préparatoire) of the MD program, and the admissions committee decides, based on your profile, whether you start in the preparatory year or go straight into year one of the MD[1]. In practice, most CEGEP students start with the preparatory year and most university applicants enter the MD directly. Where space allows, you can choose to study at the Montréal campus, in Mauricie (Trois-Rivières) or in the Laurentides[1].
University applicants must have finished, or be about to finish, a university degree by August 15 before entry[6].
How Montréal selects CEGEP applicants
For CEGEP applicants the process has two steps, and you need an R score of at least 33 to be considered[5]:
Candidates who pass pre-selection are ranked for offers on the MMI alone (100%)[5].
R score cutoffs
| Minimum to apply (in-province) | Average admitted | Lowest admitted |
|---|---|---|
| R score 33 (CEGEP) | R 36.421 (fall 2026) | R 33.344 (fall 2026) |
The lowest R score admitted among CEGEP applicants has held at about 33 for years: 33.116 in 2023, 33.007 in 2024 and 33.159 in 2025 (as compiled by Cégep de Sherbrooke), and 33.344 for fall 2026, when admitted students averaged 36.421 and the highest was 39.877[2][3].
Montréal: R score cutoff for CEGEP applicants
Lowest R score among admitted CEGEP applicants. 2023–2025 compiled by Cégep de Sherbrooke; 2026 from the university.
No MCAT; Casper required
| Casper required | MCAT required |
|---|---|
| Yes | No |
Montréal does not use the MCAT. Casper is required for all applicants[1].
The shared Montréal–Laval MMI
| Interview format | Applicants interviewed | Entering class size |
|---|---|---|
| MMI in person, shared with Laval | About 1,100 | 403 (preparatory year + MD) |
Université de Montréal and Université Laval run a common in-person MMI (mini-entrevues multiples, MEM). For 2027 entry it takes place on April 17 and 18, 2027, at either university, for about 1,100 candidates, with a single fee of about $294[1].
The interview is held in French. A Quebec interfaculty committee builds the final list for offers from your results at the Laval–Montréal MMI or Sherbrooke’s virtual MMI, or a combination of them[6]. To support its regional campuses, Montréal reserves MMI places for applicants who choose them first, two per available seat (for example, up to 96 MMI places for 48 admissions in Mauricie)[6].
Key dates for 2027 entry
- August 1, 2026Application opens[1]
- November 1, 2026Deadline for university applicants[1]
- March 1, 2027Deadline for Quebec CEGEP applicants[1]
- April 17–18, 2027Shared MMI[1]
- May 15, 2027Offers[1]
For 2028 entry, expect the same calendar one year later (November 1, 2027 for university applicants, March 1, 2028 for CEGEP applicants).
Tuition and fees
Quebec residents pay about $5,805 a year and other Canadians about $14,365 (based on 20 credits per term)[1]. The application fee is $81 plus $22.70 per program[1].
Université de Montréal admission statistics and trends
AFMC reports two groups. The preparatory year drew 2,661 applicants for 2024 entry and registered 257 students; the MD program (mainly university applicants) drew 853 applicants and registered 151[1]. Quebec residents applying to the MD program had a 23.9% chance of an offer in 2024[1].
Montréal preparatory year: applicants, offers and students (AFMC)
The one-year preparatory year (année préparatoire) for CEGEP applicants.
Montréal: applicants, offers and first-year students (AFMC)
Offers include declined and deferred offers. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
Montréal: share of applicants who got an offer
Success rate by where applicants live. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
Montréal: applications received, 2005–2025
Applications reported to AFMC by entering year.
| Entering year | Applications (AFMC) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,178 | [4] |
| 2006 | 2,037 | [4] |
| 2007 | 2,117 | [4] |
| 2008 | 2,317 | [4] |
| 2009 | 2,303 | [4] |
| 2010 | 2,435 | [4] |
| 2011 | 2,790 | [4] |
| 2012 | 2,798 | [4] |
| 2013 | 2,775 | [4] |
| 2014 | 2,867 | [4] |
| 2015 | 2,809 | [4] |
| 2016 | 2,970 | [4] |
| 2017 | 3,036 | [4] |
| 2018 | 3,117 | [4] |
| 2019 | 3,135 | [4] |
| 2020 | 2,835 | [4] |
| 2021 | 3,482 | [4] |
| 2022 | 3,855 | [4] |
| 2023 | 3,664 | [4] |
| 2024 | 3,514 | [4] |
| 2025 | 4,023 | [4] |
AFMC counts may differ slightly from the school’s own counts.
Frequently asked questions
What R score do you need for medicine at Université de Montréal?
At least 33 to be considered. The lowest admitted R score for fall 2026 was 33.344, and admitted students averaged 36.421.[3]
Does Université de Montréal require the MCAT?
No. Casper is required, but the MCAT is not.[1]
What is the année préparatoire?
A one-year preparatory year before the 4-year MD, mostly for students coming from CEGEP.[1]
When is the UdeM medicine deadline?
November 1, 2026 for university applicants and March 1, 2027 for Quebec CEGEP applicants.[1]
Can you apply to UdeM medicine from outside Quebec?
Only a few places exist outside the Quebec quota: 3 for New Brunswick residents and 2 for international students.[1]
Sources
- AFMC: Admission Requirements of Canadian Faculties of Medicine (PDF)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: Admission en santé (R score cutoffs compiled from university data, PDF)
- Université de Montréal: admission statistics
- AFMC: Canadian Medical Education Statistics
- Cégep régional de Lanaudière: summary of admission criteria for health programs (PDF)
- Université de Montréal: Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine
Figures were checked against these sources on November 4, 2026. Schools change their rules every cycle, so confirm on the official site before you apply.