Overview
Established in 1969, the Université du Québec à Rimouski (University of Québec in Rimouski) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Rimouski (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution also has a branch campus in Lévis. 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 à Rimouski (UQAR) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 56-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UQAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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medium sized
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| Name | Université du Québec à Rimouski |
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| Name (English) | University of Québec in Rimouski |
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| Acronym | UQAR |
| Founded | 1969 |
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| Colours | Marine blue |
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University Location
| Address | 300, Allée des Ursulines Rimouski G5L 3A1 Quebec Canada |
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(418) 723 1986 |
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(418) 724 1869 |
| Other locations | Lévis |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Université du Québec à Rimouski's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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