Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

About the university

The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), established in 1969, is a non-profit, public higher education institution based in Chicoutimi, Quebec, with branch campuses in Jonquière, La Baie, and Alma. UQAC is a medium-sized institution enrolling between 6,000-6,999 students, and provides pre-bachelor's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across a variety of disciplines. The university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic performance. International students are welcomed to apply. UQAC additionally offers several services and facilities like a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid, study abroad programs, and administrative services.