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world rank  2112

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Overview

Founded in 1981, the Université du Québec en Outaouais (University of Québec in Outaouais) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Gatineau (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Quebec. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec), Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 43-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UQO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université du Québec en Outaouais' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) University of Québec in Outaouais
Acronym UQO
Founded 1981
Motto Être plus près, aller plus loin
Being closer, going further
Colours Gold and black
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Campus Location

Address 283 Boulevard Alexandre-Taché
Gatineau
J8X 3X7 Quebec
Canada
Université du Québec en Outaouais Phone Number +1 (819) 595 3900
Université du Québec en Outaouais Fax Number +1 (819) 595 3924

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université du Québec en Outaouais's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université du Québec en Outaouais's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université du Québec en Outaouais's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université du Québec en Outaouais.

University of Québec in Outaouais: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Université du Québec en Outaouais's admission information.

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université du Québec en Outaouais a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université du Québec en Outaouais's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Université du Québec en Outaouais's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Admission Office Admission Office

283 Boulevard Alexandre-Taché
Gatineau J8X 3X7
(819) 595 3900
800 773 1850

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université du Québec en Outaouais.

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université du Québec en Outaouais has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Control Type Control Type

Université du Québec en Outaouais is a public higher education institution.


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Entity Type Entity Type

Université du Québec en Outaouais is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Université du Québec en Outaouais does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Université du Québec en Outaouais's main facilities:


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Université du Québec en Outaouais's Library


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université du Québec en Outaouais's main services:


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Université du Québec en Outaouais's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université du Québec en Outaouais's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université du Québec en Outaouais is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1981


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université du Québec en Outaouais's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Project Managenment Institute (PMI)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université du Québec en Outaouais's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université du Québec en Outaouais 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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