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University of Québec

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Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

University of Québec: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Québec is a public university system in Canada that coordinates study across several universities in Quebec. It suits international students who want a large public network with programs spread across multiple Quebec cities.

  2. What you can study

    The University of Québec coordinates 1,400 programs across its university system. It is organized as a network of ten provincially run public universities in Quebec, with headquarters in Quebec City.

  3. Getting in

    An international applicant should check the official website for the specific university or program within the University of Québec system, since admissions are handled across a network rather than through one single campus catalogue. Confirm entry requirements, document deadlines, and language expectations directly on the university website before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The tuition currency is CAD, but a fee range is not published. Confirm the current tuition for the specific program and campus with the admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Quebec.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published. Before applying, confirm which university in the system offers your program, what language it is taught in, whether your qualifications are accepted, and what documents you need for study in Canada.

  6. How it compares

    Canada has 156 universities, and the University of Québec stands out as a provincial public network rather than a single campus. That makes it a different option from a standalone university: it offers scale and breadth across Quebec cities, so it can suit applicants who want flexibility in where and what they study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Québec

What type of institution is the University of Québec?

It is a public university system.

How many universities are in the University of Québec system?

There are ten provincially run public universities in the system.

How many programs does it coordinate?

It coordinates 1,400 programs.

Where is the headquarters located?

The headquarters are in Quebec City.

Overview

The Université du Québec is a system of ten provincially-run public universities in Quebec, Canada. Its headquarters are in Quebec City. The university coordinates 1400 programs for over 100,000 students. The government of Quebec founded the Université du Québec, a network of universities in several Quebec cities. In a similar fashion to other Canadian provinces, all universities in Quebec have since become public.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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