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University of Québec

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world rank  993

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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

University of Québec's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Québec's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Québec' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Québec's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Québec
Colours Yellow
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Campus Location

Address 475, Rue du Parvis
Quebec City
G1K 9H7 Quebec
Canada
University of Québec Phone Number +1 (418) 657 3551
University of Québec Fax Number +1 (418) 657 2132
Other locations Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Rimouski, Gatineau, Rouyn-Noranda and Québec

University of Québec's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 University of 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 University of Québec's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

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 represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of 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 University of Québec.

University of 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Québec's admission information.

University of Québec's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Québec's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


University of 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.

University of Québec's Admission Office Admission Office

475, Rue du Parvis
Quebec City G1K 9H7



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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Québec.

University of Québec's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


University of Québec's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


University of Québec's Control Type Control Type

University of Québec is a public higher education institution.


University of Québec's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Québec is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Québec's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Québec's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Québec does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Québec's main facilities:


University of Québec's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Québec's Housing University Housing

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


University of 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 University of Québec's main services:


University of 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.

University of Québec's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Québec's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


University of Québec's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Québec's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Québec's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Québec is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of 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 Divisions

Introduction

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.


Academic Divisions

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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 University of Québec's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Québec's Facebook page University of Québec's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Québec's Twitter page University of Québec's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Québec's YouTube channel University of Québec's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Québec's Instagram page University of Québec's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of 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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