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Université du Québec

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world rank  979

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Overview

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, Quebec, Canada. This institution also has branch campuses in Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Rimouski, Gatineau, Rouyn-Noranda and Québec. Established in 1968, Université du Québec (UQ) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur. UQ provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 57-year-old Canadian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 40-49%. This places it among an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UQ also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Québec
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UQ
Founded 1968
Motto
Colours Yellow
Mascot

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Location

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

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University of Québec's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Université du Québec's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Université du Québec you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Université du Québec as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Université du Québec Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Université du Québec 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.



Université du Québec: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Université du Québec Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Université du Québec Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Université du Québec categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Université du Québec Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Université du Québec website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Université du Québec Admission Info


Université du Québec's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Université du Québec is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Université du Québec's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Université du Québec has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université du Québec's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Université du Québec's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
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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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Université du Québec's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Université du Québec Size and Profile


Université du Québec's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université du Québec has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


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

Université du Québec's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


Université du Québec's Control Type Control Type

Université du Québec is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Université du Québec's Entity Type Entity Type

Université du Québec is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Université du Québec's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Université du Québec's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Université du Québec's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Université du Québec adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Université du Québec's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Université du Québec is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Université du Québec Facilities


Université du Québec's Library University Library

Yes Visit Université du Québec's Library


Université du Québec's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


Université du Québec's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Université du Québec Services


Université du Québec's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Université du Québec's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Université du Québec's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Université du Québec's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Université du Québec's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Université du Québec Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Université du Québec 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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

n.a.


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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

Université du Québec's Wikipedia article

Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Université du Québec public or private?

Université du Québec is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Université du Québec profit or non-profit?

Université du Québec is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Université du Québec in terms of enrollment?

Université du Québec has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Université du Québec in terms of academic staff?

Université du Québec's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.

Is Université du Québec a coeducational institution?

Université du Québec is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Université du Québec use?

Université du Québec adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Université du Québec affiliated with?

None.

Does Université du Québec admit international students?

Yes. Université du Québec has more than 6000 international students.

What is Université du Québec's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Université du Québec's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Université du Québec UQ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Université du Québec UQ located?

Université du Québec is located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Address: 475, Rue du Parvis.

Is Université du Québec UQ accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Université du Québec is accredited by Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (since 1968).

Does Université du Québec offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Université du Québec offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Université du Québec have a university library?

Yes

Does Université du Québec provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Université du Québec have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Université du Québec offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Université du Québec offer career services?

Not reported

Does Université du Québec offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Université du Québec have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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