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Cert in Certificat en géographie

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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At Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada, Cert in Certificat en géographie is offered as a certificate in Geography programme. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Geography
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This 30-credit undergraduate certificate in geography examines human and natural phenomena and their variation across space and time, applied to territory management, urban planning, regional and international development, international cooperation, ecology, natural resource management, and hydrogeomorphology. The curriculum combines five mandatory courses (15 credits), including geosystems and environment, cartography and geographic information systems (GIS), foundations and practices of geography, sustainable planning and urban development, and a geography fieldwork course, with five elective courses (15 credits) chosen from 16 options. Students develop skills in analyzing territorial dynamics, geographic survey techniques, cartography, and GIS, preparing them to contribute to diagnostic reports and territorial action plans. The programme is delivered in person and admits students for the Fall and Winter terms, in full-time or part-time formats, with international students admitted full-time only.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission is offered on four bases: holding a DEC; holding a diploma from outside Quebec obtained after a minimum of 13 years of schooling with an average of at least 12/20; having completed a minimum of 15 university-level credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3/4.3; or possessing relevant and significant professional experience in the field, demonstrated through transcripts, a CV, and a statement of intent.

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 Cert in Certificat en géographie award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Certificate in the field of Geography on completion of this programme.

Can Cert in Certificat en géographie be studied online?

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

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