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
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Université du Québec  |
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| 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 |
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+1 (418) 657 3551 |
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+1 (418) 657 2132 |
| Other locations | Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Rimouski, Gatineau, Rouyn-Noranda and Québec |
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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.
Université du Québec's Facebook page
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Université du Québec's YouTube channel
Université du Québec's Instagram page
Université du Québec's main LinkedIn profile
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