Founded in 1981, the Université du Québec en Outaouais (University of Québec in Outaouais) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Gatineau (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Quebec. 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 en Outaouais (UQO) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) 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 44-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UQO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | University of Québec in Outaouais |
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Name | Université du Québec en Outaouais |
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Acronym | UQO |
Founded | 1981 |
Motto | Être plus près, aller plus loin Being closer, going further |
Colours | Gold and black |
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Address | 283 Boulevard Alexandre-Taché Gatineau J8X 3X7 Quebec Canada |
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(819) 595 3900 |
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(819) 595 3924 |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Université du Québec en Outaouais is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université du Québec en Outaouais's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Université du Québec en Outaouais categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Université du Québec en Outaouais.
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
International students |
10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) | 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.
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University of Québec in Outaouais is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1981
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université du Québec en Outaouais 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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