Université de Montréal, Research university in Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, Canada
Université de Montréal is a research university in Côte-des-Neiges on the slope of Mount Royal in Montreal, Canada. Several buildings on the main campus follow Art Deco design and were created by architect Ernest Cormier.
The institution began in 1878 as a branch of Université Laval and received independence through a papal charter in 1919. The move to the current site on Mount Royal took place in 1942.
The institution operates entirely in French and serves as the largest French-language research university outside France. Students and professors use French daily in lecture halls and corridors, giving academic life a distinctly francophone character.
The main campus sits on elevated ground and can be reached through several entrances from surrounding streets. Visitors can explore outdoor areas freely but should note that many buildings are accessible only to students and staff.
The first francophone school of architecture in Canada belongs to École Polytechnique, which became part of the university in 1887. This institution produced many graduates who later shaped the cityscape of Montreal.
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