Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

About

Located in Chicoutimi, Canada, the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is widely recognized for its strong academic offerings in regional development, aluminum research, and arts and letters. As part of the broader Université du Québec network, the institution provides prospective international students with a vibrant, francophone immersion experience situated against the backdrop of the scenic Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. The dedicated international student services office assists newcomers with immigration paperwork, housing, and cultural integration to help navigate the transition to life in Quebec. While most degree programs are taught in French, the university strongly encourages global mobility through extensive exchange partnerships and specialized French-as-a-second-language courses. What truly sets the institution apart is its unique combination of top-tier northern and circumpolar research centers and an intimate, community-focused campus environment that fosters close collaboration between students and faculty.

Background

The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (French pronunciation: [ynivɛʁsite dy kebɛk a ʃikutimi], University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, UQAC), is a branch of the Université du Québec network founded in 1969 and based in the Chicoutimi borough of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. UQAC has secondary study centres in La Malbaie, Saint-Félicien, Alma, and Sept-Îles. In 2017, 7500 students were registered and 209 professors worked for the university, making it the fourth largest of the ten Université du Québec branches, after Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), and École de technologie supérieure (ETS).

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