Université de Montréal  Département de physique


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Welcome

I would like to convince you to apply for admission to the graduate program in physics at the Université de Montréal. Here's why: the Université de Montréal is the second-largest research university in Canada, and the largest in the French language in North America.

  • The Department of Physics is at the head of the list of departments at the Université de Montréal and in Canada regarding funding.
  • The professors in the department are active in a wide range of research subjects, both experimental and theoretical, in astronomy and astrophysics, the physics of materials, particle physics, plasma physics, and biophysics. Many work in the field of numerical physics and use powerful supercomputers. In addition, since 2002 we offer a Master's program in medical physics.
  • The department is in the process of increasing in size, with the arrival of new professors in the physics of materials and in astrophysics.
  • Many recognized research centres involve the Department of Physics: the research Centre Mont Mégantic Observatory (Observatoire du mont Mégantic — OMM), the research Group of thin-film physics and technology (Groupe de recherche en physique et technologie des couches minces — GCM), the study Group of membrane protein functions (Groupe d'étude des protéines membranaires — GéPROM), and the group of particle physics (Groupe de physique des particules — GPP).
  • Many of our professors are members of large research groups, specifically the network of centres of excellence Biocontrôle, the network NanoQuébec in nanoscience and nanotechnology, the Québec network of high-performance calculations (Réseau québécois de calcul de haute performance — RQCHP), the Québec network of the latest materials (Réseau québécois sur les matériaux de pointe — RQMP), and the network Plasma-Québec.
  • All students at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level are guaranteed a competitive salary, allowing them to focus entirely on their studies and to enjoy the quality of life one finds in Montréal, where the cost of living is much less than in other large North-American cities. The average annual salary is $19,000 for a M.Sc.\ and $21,000 for a Ph.D. This includes the base salary, the salary of teaching assistant, and the many scholarships that are offered by the Faculty of graduate studies. Students who obtain a scholarship from NSERC or NATEQ will also receive an annual supplement of $4,000.

Finally (is it really necessary to add this?), Montréal — the heart of francophone life in North America — is a vibrant city (especially during the Jazz Festival), full of cultural and intellectual activities. It's waiting for you!

In this site, you'll find more detail about our research, our M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, the admission requirements, etc., as well as some useful links regarding housing, tuition, and other items. If necessary, you can contact us by telephone (514-343-6670), by fax (514-343-2071), or by e-mail (physique@umontreal.ca). As you can tell, the Department of Physics at the Université de Montréal offers its students the highest quality of training, with important research in a wide range of physics subjects. I am certain that you will find a project you will find entirely satisfying. It will be our pleasure to have you here!


Yves Lépine, Chairman

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