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Université du Québec

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Overview

Founded in 1968, the Université du Québec (University of Québec) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Quebec City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution also has branch campuses in Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Rimouski, Gatineau, Rouyn-Noranda and Québec. 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 (UQ) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec (UQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Canadian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université du Québec's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université du Québec's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université du Québec' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Université du Québec's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Québec
Acronym UQ
Founded 1968
Colours Yellow
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University Location

Address 475, Rue du Parvis
Quebec City
G1K 9H7 Quebec
Canada
Université du Québec's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université du Québec Phone Number +1 (418) 657 3551
Université du Québec Fax Number +1 (418) 657 2132
Other locations Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Rimouski, Gatineau, Rouyn-Noranda and Québec

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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'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's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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'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.

Université du Québec: 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
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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's admission information.

Université du Québec's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université du Québec's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université du Québec's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Université du Québec's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Université du Québec has more than 6000 international students.

Université du Québec's Admission Office Admission Office

475, Rue du Parvis
Quebec City G1K 9H7



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. 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.

Université du Québec's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université du Québec has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Université du Québec's Control Type Control Type

Université du Québec is a public higher education institution.


Université du Québec's Entity Type Entity Type

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


Université du Québec's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Université du Québec's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Université du Québec 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's main facilities:


Université du Québec's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Université du Québec's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Université du Québec'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's main services:


Université du Québec'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's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Université du Québec's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Université du Québec's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

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

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Universities Canada (UC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Université du Québec's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Université du Québec's Facebook page Université du Québec's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Université du Québec's X (formerly Twitter) page Université du Québec's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Université du Québec's YouTube channel Université du Québec's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Université du Québec's Instagram page Université du Québec's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Université du Québec's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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