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BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie informatique

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie informatique is a bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Computer Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 25,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This bachelor's degree in computer engineering combines software design with computer systems knowledge, preparing graduates to work across hardware and software domains. The 120-credit program covers software development using recognized techniques, including graphics and artificial intelligence applications, alongside the design of internal computer circuits and interface circuits. Students develop skills in system integration and industrial process control, bridging computer science and electrical engineering disciplines. Mathematics prerequisites include differential calculus, integral calculus, and linear algebra with vector geometry. The program is delivered on campus at UQAC's Saguenay location, offered in both full-time and part-time study regimes, with admission possible in the fall and winter terms. The program is open to international applicants studying full-time, and graduates are prepared for careers in software engineering, embedded systems, and computer systems design.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must satisfy one of several admission bases. Holders of a Quebec DEC in Natural Sciences (200.B1), Science, Computer Science and Mathematics (200.C1), or Science, Letters and Arts (700.A1) are eligible. Applicants with a non-Quebec general or technological baccalaureate in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or Earth sciences may be admitted, provided they have completed differential calculus, integral calculus, and linear algebra and vector geometry, or equivalent coursework. Applicants with at least 15 university-level credits and a cumulative average of at least 2.3/4.3 may also be admitted.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie informatique award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Computer Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie informatique take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie informatique cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

Can BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie informatique be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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