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MA/MS in Geography (Research Profile)

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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At Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada, MA/MS in Geography (Research Profile) is offered as a master's degree in Geography programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,306 per semester (CAD 1,469 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Geography
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,469 / semester
International tuition: CAD 8,306 / semester

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: uqar.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Master's in Geography (Research Profile) at Universite du Quebec a Rimouski is a 45-credit, on-campus program delivered mainly during weekday days and evenings at the Rimouski campus, with admission in fall, winter, and summer (international students in fall and winter only). The program trains researchers and specialists in geography to understand how societies relate to natural and human-modified spaces, using traditional and advanced geospatial methods to analyze space and develop sustainable solutions; the research profile includes a 29-credit thesis. Admission requires holding a bachelor's degree specialized in geography or a related field, or equivalent, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3, a roughly 300-word motivation letter, and confirmed prior agreement from a thesis supervisor at UQAR. Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be admitted under the experience base following file evaluation and an interview with program committee members, also requiring supervisor agreement. Applicants with a degree from outside Quebec qualify under equivalent conditions. All candidates must demonstrate French language competency or pass an institutional French exam.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAR's base system, with intake in fall, winter, and summer (international students in fall and winter only); all applicants must secure prior agreement from a thesis supervisor at UQAR before applying. University-route applicants need a bachelor's degree specialized in geography or a related field, or equivalent, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3, plus a roughly 300-word motivation letter. Applicants with a degree from outside Quebec qualify under equivalent university-studies conditions. Applicants without a bachelor's degree may qualify under the experience base following file evaluation and an interview with program committee members. All candidates must demonstrate French language competency per UQAR's policy or pass an institutional French exam upon admission; failing the exam requires mandatory French coursework.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec à Rimouski

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1969
Students: 7,000
Programs: 126
Location: Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Geography (Research Profile) award?

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

How much does MA/MS in Geography (Research Profile) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,306 per semester (CAD 1,469 per semester for local students).

Can MA/MS in Geography (Research Profile) be studied online?

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

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