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Université du Québec

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University 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 (Buydiploma 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 Buydiploma 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 Identity

Name:Université du Québec
Acronym:UQ
Founded:1968
Colours:Yellow
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University Location

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

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université du Québec's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université du Québec is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Universities Canada (UC)