The University of Montreal is a French-language public research university in Côte-des-Neiges, on Mount Royal. Its campus is known for older buildings, green spaces and views towards the horizon. Walk the corridors and passageways that connect some buildings, or visit École polytechnique to see its atrium, library and seating areas. The university is a good stop for architecture and campus scenery, though services are primarily in French; some English speakers may be able to help.
The campus on Mount Royal
The university’s main campus is in Côte-des-Neiges, on Mount Royal near the Outremont Summit. Older buildings give the grounds a distinct architectural character, and some are linked by corridors and passageways. These routes let you walk between buildings while seeing campus photographs and design details along the way.
Green spaces and parks add room to pause, and the campus setting provides views towards the horizon. The university is a little farther from downtown, in a quieter part of Côte-des-Neiges. Its programs are in French, so visitors seeking services should be prepared to communicate in French; some people may be able to help in English.
École polytechnique and the sculpture garden
École polytechnique is the university’s engineering school. Its building has an atrium, a library and seating areas, with views from the campus setting.
In August, Art Public Montréal partners with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts to present a sculpture garden. The collection includes 22 sculptures spanning the modern period to the present, with works by artists including David Altmejd and Valérie Blass.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is the University of Montreal?
Its main campus is in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood on Mount Royal, near the Outremont Summit.
Is the University of Montreal French-speaking?
Yes. The university is French-speaking. Some people may be able to assist visitors in English.
What can you see at École polytechnique?
The engineering school’s building has an atrium, a library and seating areas.
When can you see the sculpture garden?
The sculpture garden is presented during August through a partnership between Art Public Montréal and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
