Université de Hearst
Hearst, Canada • Founded 1972
Updated Sep 2026
Overview
Université de Hearst is a small, French-language public university in Hearst, in Northeastern Ontario, with additional teaching campuses in Kapuskasing and Timmins.
It traces its roots to the Séminaire de Hearst, founded in 1953 by Bishop Louis Lévesque and the Diocese of Hearst, which became Collège de Hearst in 1959 and Collège universitaire de Hearst in 1972. For most of its history the institution operated as a college affiliated with Laurentian University in Sudbury (1963-2022), granting Laurentian degrees; it became a fully independent, degree-granting university on April 1, 2022.
Hearst is one of a small number of Canadian universities that teach exclusively in French, and it serves as a recruiting pool for the region's French-language elementary and secondary teachers. Its undergraduate curriculum runs on a block-course model ("cours en bloc"), with students taking one course at a time rather than several in parallel.
The university offers undergraduate Bachelor of Arts programs in psychology and interdisciplinary human and social sciences, plus a four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts in business administration, and belongs to the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) and Universities Canada.
As of 2025 it enrolled around 341 students under roughly 30 faculty members. Its tagline is "Repenser son univers" — "Rethink your universe."
Location & Contact
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Programs Offered
Université de Hearst's teaching offering by degree level. Programmes archived in past intakes may still appear on search engines; the live list here is the current source of truth.
4 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada
Bachelor's Degree 4 programmes
How to apply to Université de Hearst
How to apply to Université de Hearst — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Use the programme finder to browse Université de Hearst's 4 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Programme-level requirements at Université de Hearst typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Apply through the official channel
Université de Hearst processes applications through www.uhearst.ca. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Reach out and track your application
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Frequently Asked Questions about Université de Hearst
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When was Université de Hearst founded?
Université de Hearst was established in 1972 (approximately 54 years ago).
Where is Université de Hearst located?
Université de Hearst is located in Hearst, Canada.
Where can I learn more about Université de Hearst?
You can find Université de Hearst online at www.uhearst.ca.
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