Overview
Founded in 1969, the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (University of Québec at Chicoutimi) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chicoutimi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution also has branch campuses in Jonquière, La Baie and Alma. 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 à Chicoutimi (UQAC) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) 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 55-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. UQAC 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, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Université du Québec à Chicoutimi  |
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| Name (English) | University of Québec at Chicoutimi |
| Acronym | UQAC |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Motto | Libre de voir plus loin Free to see further |
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University Location
| Address | 555, Boulevard de l’Université Chicoutimi G7H 2B1 Quebec Canada |
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+1 (418) 545 5011 |
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+1 (418) 545 5012 |
| Other locations | Jonquière, La Baie and Alma |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Université du Québec à Chicoutimi's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi's Facebook page
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi's X (formerly Twitter) page
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi's YouTube channel
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi's Instagram page
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi's main LinkedIn profile
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