About Université du Québec

Université du Québec seeks to advance knowledge and pursue the development of society. The institution’s commitment to French-language access to university education, research and creation allows the people of Québec to meet the challenges of a world in constant transformation. Since its creation in 1968 and thanks to its strong local roots, the university has had a hand in the social, cultural, and economic development of all regions of Québec.

Vision

We are Université du Québec. Together, we form the largest French-language university in the Americas. Our accessible and innovative network of universities is building the society of tomorrow. Through training, research and creation, we transform lives and we are changing the world. We are a preferred partner of communities and First Peoples all across the province.

10 institutions, 1 headquarters

Université du Québec is a major hub for science, the economy, and society in Québec, with 10 higher education and research institutions, 6 of which are general in nature and 4 of which are specialized. More than 1,400 programs are offered at all levels of study throughout Québec (in some 40 municipalities).

At its headquarters in Québec City, Université du Québec’s unique model brings together a network team that serves institutions by:

  • Supporting collaboration and consultation
    This includes coordinating communities of practice and working groups (First Peoples, libraries, international students, EDI, foundations, etc.)
     
  • Combining efforts and resources
    This includes leading major network initiatives in sustainable health, forest sciences, student success, etc.
     
  • Delivering leading-edge expertise
    This includes information security, pension management, insurance and collective agreements, financial systems, student enrolment reporting, research funding, and more.

By the numbers

Université du Québec:

  • has a presence in nearly 40 Québec municipalities
  • has close to 100,000 registered students
  • ranks among Canada’s top research universities with over $364 million in research funding
  • offers more than 1,400 programs at all levels of study
  • has the largest faculty in Canada, with more than 3,000 regular academic staff and nearly 4,700 lecturers
  • has awarded more than 800,000 diplomas since 1968

A distinctive student population

  • 1 in 2 students are first generation
  • 35% have a dependant
  • 44% study part time
  • 77% are employed while studying
  • Average age across all levels of study: 29.8
  • Some 1,200 students are Indigenous (that is more than 50% of all Indigenous students enrolled at a Québec university in 2019)
  • Non-traditional profile: going back to school, no college diploma, etc.

In short, every day more than 15,000 people are working toward a better future at Université du Québec (including staff and faculty).

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