Université du Québec en Outaouais

About the university

The Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), founded in 1981, is a public higher education institution based in the medium city of Gatineau, Quebec. Recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec, it's a small coeducational institution with 5,000-5,999 students. UQO offers programs leading to officially recognized degrees such as pre-bachelor's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in various areas of study. Its admission policy, selective based on students' past academic records and grades, welcomes international students. UQO provides several academic and non-academic services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aids, scholarships, study abroad programs, and administrative services.