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BA/BS in Baccalauréat en géographie

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada, BA/BS in Baccalauréat en géographie is a bachelor's degree in Geography programme. The programme runs for 3 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: Geography
Duration: 3 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 interdisciplinary bachelor's degree in geography addresses the sustainable planning and management of territories, combining human and physical geography perspectives across local to global scales. The 90-credit program trains students to describe geographic phenomena, understand their underlying dynamics, and produce diagnostics and action plans for territorial issues. Coursework spans both social and environmental dimensions of geography, preparing graduates for roles in urban and regional planning, environmental management, and related fields. The curriculum draws on cartography, geographic information systems, and field-based research methods to analyze spatial and environmental issues at municipal, regional, and international scales. The program is delivered on campus at UQAC's Saguenay location and admits students in the fall and winter terms. It is open to international applicants studying full-time, and both full-time and part-time study regimes are available to eligible applicants.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must satisfy one of several admission bases. Holders of a Quebec DEC (Diplome d'etudes collegiales) are eligible regardless of program of study. Applicants with an appropriate diploma obtained outside Quebec after at least 13 years of schooling may be admitted with a minimum general average of 12/20. Applicants with at least 15 university-level credits and a cumulative average of at least 2.3/4.3 may also be admitted. Applicants without these credentials may be admitted on the basis of sufficient preparation, supported by documentation of relevant experience.

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 géographie award?

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

How long does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en géographie take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en géographie 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 géographie be studied online?

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

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