Future International Students
You have decided to undertake higher education in Canada? Choose INRS, a multicultural French-language research and training institute in Quebec that offers a rich and rewarding experience on both the personal and scientific level.
Immigration Formalities and Procedures
All on Living and Studying in Quebec
Avec 150 professeures et professeurs pour une communauté étudiante comptant 700 membres, l’INRS rend possible un encadrement de recherche personnalisé dans un milieu d’études à taille humaine qui attire des étudiantes et étudiants en provenance d’une cinquantaine de pays.
Studying in Quebec’s urban centres
INRS is part of the Réseau de l’Université du Québec , made up of 10 public universities. Our four research and training centres are located in Montreal, the province’s biggest urban centre and Canada’s second most populated city; Quebec City, the birthplace of French North America; Laval, the third biggest city in the province; and Varennes, one of the top 10 cities in Quebec in which to raise a family according to a survey conducted in 2019.
A study destination with real appeal Quebec is well known for its wide open spaces and exceptional quality of life. You’ll want to learn about the local climate and the clothing best suited to each season, the average cost of housing and food, and the means of transportation available. Find out what makes Quebec such a great place to live and study (available in French only)
Immigrating to Québec
Check the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) website regularly for information on new immigration measures. Once your admission to INRS is accepted, you’ll need to take steps on your own to obtain the legal authorizations necessary to stay, or extend your stay, in Quebec (passport, visa, study permit, health and dental insurance, etc.). See the procedure for preparing for your arrival in Quebec (in French). Student Life Services will help you prepare to study in Quebec.
More than 60% of our student body is made up of international students from some 50 countries, including France, Morocco, Tunisia, Italy, India, China, Vietnam, Mexico, and Brazil. Many of our faculty members also contribute to the cultural diversity of our globally-oriented institute.
Learning French
French is the official language in use at our research and training institution. Our glossary of Quebec expressions (in French) will help you fit in more easily. If you are not yet proficient in French, you can take the free language courses offered at INRS. Check out INRS Student Life Services for more information
Come and meet us
Each year we attend numerous education fairs in Europe and Latin America to present our academic, research internship, and scholarship programs. If you plan to study abroad, come meet us and discuss the possibility of studying at INRS. View the schedule of education fairs and tours abroad (available in French only)
Settling in Canada after you graduate
If you’re thinking of making your home in Quebec after you graduate, it’s never too early to start gathering information on the necessary administrative procedures. Visit the portal of Québec en tête, developed together with Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), to learn more about living and working in the province’s capital, where the majority of the population speaks only French. If you’re targeting the Montreal area, visit I Choose Montréal. This portal, developed by Montréal International in partnership with Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), will provide you with information on immigration and on living, studying, and working in Quebec’s most cosmopolitan city.
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