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.
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Name (English) | University of Québec at Chicoutimi |
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Name | University of Québec at Chicoutimi |
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Address | 555, Boulevard de lUniversité Chicoutimi G7H 2B1 Quebec Canada |
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Other locations | Jonquière, La Baie and Alma |
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The following University of Québec at Chicoutimi'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 University of Québec at Chicoutimi's academic range and degree level offering.
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic University of Québec at Chicoutimi's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of Québec at Chicoutimi a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
University of Québec at Chicoutimi's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Québec at Chicoutimi.
University of Québec at Chicoutimi has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).
University of Québec at Chicoutimi is a public higher education institution.
University of Québec at Chicoutimi is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.
University of Québec at Chicoutimi does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University of Québec at Chicoutimi's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of University of Québec at Chicoutimi's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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University of Québec at Chicoutimi is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec
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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.
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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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