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Spotlight on Montreal: Canada’s Top Student City

Published on November 25, 2021

Graham Carr / President and Vice-Chancellor - Concordia University

Mathieu Lefort / Senior Director, International Talent - Montreal International

Magda Fusaro / Rector - Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Fabienne Celestin / Senior Director, Relocation and International Recruitment - Cofomo

Montreal has the highest student concentration in Canada, but even more importantly, it is consistently ranked as the top student. Montreal’s high-quality and internationally-renowned learning institutions welcome a large number of international students who are attracted to the city’s multiculturalism, bilingualism and thriving nightlife.

In this Spotlight, we speak to four experts from within Montreal’s academic ecosystem to find out what makes it so special to students and why foreign investors should choose the city to find the right talent.

Takeaways

Montreal’s multiculturalism and bilingualism are essential ingredients for foreign investors looking to recruit and retain international talent.
The city offers a high quality of life and affordability for students to study and work.
Both foreign and domestic companies of all sizes have greatly benefited from the top-notch talent streaming from Montreal’s universities.
Montreal’s emerging high-tech sectors provide plenty of opportunities for students to launch their careers in the city.

Watch and Read the Experts’ Full Interviews:

Montreal: Top-10 University City Graham Carr President and Vice-Chancellor - Concordia University “Montreal offers a well-educated population to foreign companies.”

How Montreal Attracts International Talent Mathieu Lefort Senior Director, International Talent - Montreal International “Montreal was selected as the best student city in the Americas.”

Internationalization in Montreal’s Universities Magda Fusaro Rector - Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) “Montreal is home to some of the world’s leading researchers.”

Trends in Talent Recruitment and Retention in Montreal Fabienne Celestin Senior Director, Relocation and International Recruitment - Cofomo “Montreal is one of the most diverse cities in Canada.”