You can give your French skills a powerful boost by continuing your post-secondary studies in French. Many Anglophone students have risen to the challenge at Université de Moncton and the results speak for themselves.
In the heart of a bilingual city, UMoncton is the ideal place to perfect your second language while receiving a quality post-secondary education. UMoncton offers a wide range of programs in an environment where you get to know and interact closely with professors of the highest calibre.
YOUR BRIDGE TO BECOMING FLUENTLY BILINGUAL
You can apply for admission to the undergraduate program of your choice at UMoncton. As soon as you start classes, and for the entirety of your degree, you will be part of our French Immersion bridge program, the “Groupe-Pont”. Built to help students make the transition to a completely Francophone university, it offers many perks, including tons of academic support, that will help you succeed in your studies at UMoncton.
The program begins with four French courses (two per semester), specifically tailored to French Second Language students. These courses are credited as electives and will not extend the duration of your studies.
The opportunity to fully immerse yourself into the French culture and language by taking part in campus life alongside native-speaking students will also contribute to your success.
As a result, you will perfect your French, becoming fully bilingual.
As a part of the Groupe-Pont, you will gain access to a wide range of resources that will function as a support system to set you up for success in pursuing your education with us:
- Four exclusive French courses
- Grammar and Writing (FLSA 1401)
- Advanced Grammar (FLSA 1402)
- Oral French (FLSA 1500)
- Advanced Writing (FLSA 1600)
- Free French tutoring
- Free revision of your written work for the entire duration of your program
- Free access to French cultural activities upon request
- Option to complete projects or exams in English during your first year
- An exclusive study room for Groupe-Pont students
- A dedicated student council that represents all Groupe-Pont students.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- The best student-teacher ratio in the country for French undergraduate studies, with 1 professor for every 14 students.
- 19 COOP programs combining study and paid internships that allow you to graduate with the equivalent of a year of work experience in your field.
- Study abroad for a semester or a year in one of 24 countries.
- Many support and wellness programs available to all students, free of charge.
- Most affordable university housing in Atlantic Canada
UMoncton has a wide selection of programs in many fields, ensuring that you’ll be able to study subjects that will awaken your curiosity and passion. In order to apply, you must meet the program’s admission requirements.
To see a description of any program (in French) click its name in the list below.
ADMINISTRATION
ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
EDUCATION
ENGINEERING
HEALTH SCIENCES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
LAW
SCIENCE
UMoncton also offers many masters and doctorate degree programs. To explore these options, visit the programs page for. graduate studies (in french).
Please note that the advantages of the Groupe-Pont are only available for undergraduate studies.
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For illustration purposes only. Eligibility and availability of scholarships may vary. Consult the list below to see the scholarships for which you qualify.
UMoncton’s tuition fees are among the lowest in Atlantic Canada. Below are the costs for an academic year for bachelor’s degrees and other full-time undergraduate programs at the Moncton Campus.
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The Moncton campus offers you current and trendy dorms, designed according to your needs. More than just housing, our dorm rooms offer, above all, a friendly living environment, conducive to meetings, exchanges and studies, allowing you to flourish both academically and socially. It’s also the best way to make new friends as soon as you arrive on campus.
All this just a few steps away from your classes, as well as the services, cafeterias libraries, sports installations and student cafés.
If you’re considering UMoncton for your undergraduate studies, apply today! If you’re a Canadian student, there are no fees to pay at the time of your application, so there’s no reason to hesitate. You’ll only pay the 70$ application fee if you decide to come to UMoncton.
First, choose a program of study and make sure that your profile meets the admission requirements.
Next fill out your application for admission online. Be sure to provide a valid email since we will contact you by email.
There are no fees to pay immediately.
Contact Isabelle Bujold to complete a French speaking and comprehension evaluation: isabelle.bujold@umoncton.ca or (506) 858-4000 ext 4305
Following your UMoncton application, contact Isabelle Bujold, Coordinator for the Groupe-Pont program, to set up a quick obligatory meeting. She will give you all the information pertaining to this program, as well as guide you for course sign ups.
Isabelle will become a valuable resource throughout your studies at UMoncton. From helping with correction of your written work, to coordinating academic support resources, including tutoring, her door is always open to our Groupe-Pont students.
If you are a graduate from a Canadian French Immersion program, you are not required to take a French proficiency test, as we believe that you have all the necessary tools to succeed, in accompaniment with our added support.
Not in a French Immersion program? To be admitted to the Groupe-Pont program, your French speaking and comprehension skills need to be evaluated. During your required meeting, Isabelle will perform this assessment. In a brief 15-minute conversation, she will assess your oral French skills and tell you if you are a suitable candidate.
For those wishing to bypass the Groupe-Pont program, a written evaluation is required.
Contact your high school to send in your transcripts to admission.cdem@umoncton.ca. If you are currently in your last year of high school, please send in your transcript after every completed semester. (11th grade, first and second semester of 12th grade).
A few important notes:
- Transcripts must come directly from the school to be considered official and valid.
- We require transcripts that contain grades from your 11th and 12th grade, or all those that include courses that go towards your admission requirements. If you have completed these years or classes in two or more schools, please make sure that all transcripts are sent in.
- If you have taken a year off or completed any college or university education since graduating from high school, you must also send in a paragraph describing what you did during this time and/or any transcripts from your studies.
Two to three weeks after submitting your application and transcripts, you will receive an e-mail informing you of the status of your application. If you delay receiving news, contact the Admissions Service by email at admission.cdem@umoncton.ca.
The Admissions Department will reassess your file once final grades are in hand. You will then receive an email confirming that your file is still in order or informing you of any changes to be made, if any.
Activate your UMoncton Access Account. Here’s a handy guide (in French) to help you.
Apply for scholarships. Many scholarships and bursaries are exclusive to French Immersion students and require only a simple application form. Maximize the amount you will receive and apply early, as most bursaries have deadlines.
Apply for student housing as of february 1st.
Complete your English placement test:
www.umoncton.ca/umcm-fass-anglais/node/4
Contact Isabelle Bujold as of mid-march to receive your course list
Register for your courses in April
Send in final official trandscript in June.
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