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Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Rouyn-Noranda, Canada • Founded 1970

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: uqat.ca

Overview

Local Name: University of Québec, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Acronyms: UQAT
Founded: 1970
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
SCImago 2026 #3379
Motto: Humaine, créative, audacieuse
Colours: Orange and gray
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue student life
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Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) is a French-language public university headquartered in Rouyn-Noranda in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of western Québec, and a constituent of the Université du Québec network.

It counts 7 campuses and centres, including Val-d'Or, Amos and a centre in Montréal where its video-game and 3D-creation bachelor's degrees are taught. Internal 2025-2026 data report 7,097 students, of whom 873 come from abroad, 132 programs of study across all three cycles — 73 of them available at a distance — 576 professors and lecturers, and 35,753 diplomas awarded to date.

Teaching and research are organised into six schools (art therapy, engineering, Indigenous studies, psychoeducation, social work, and new media), three research institutes (agriculture and agri-food; mines and environment; forests), and three teaching-and-research units (education, management, and health sciences). The School of New Media's bachelor's degrees in video game creation and 3D creation are signature offerings taught at the Montréal centre, while the School of Engineering's co-op mining engineering degree draws on the surrounding region's active mining industry.

UQAT reports an annual research volume of $26 million and more than 50 research groupings and infrastructures, including 16 research chairs of which 5 are Canada Research Chairs; Research Infosource's 2025 ranking places it 2nd in Canada for research intensity per professor among general universities.

Instruction is in French, and bachelor's admission is conditional on demonstrating French proficiency under the university's institutional policy.

Location & Contact

Address, phone, email, and online links for Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue are listed below.

Address: 445, boulevard de l'Université
Postal Code: J9X 4E5
Phone: +1 (819) 762 0971
Fax: +1 (819) 797 4727
Social Media:

Academic Details

The figures below cover Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing.

Academic Year: Three sessions per year: Fall (automne), Winter (hiver) and Summer (été). Full-time undergraduate study is 30 credits a year; a 90-credit bachelor's degree nominally takes three years and a 120-credit engineering bachelor's four.
Recognition: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's admission rests on a Québec DEC (diplôme d'études collégiales) or an equivalent credential; many programs also admit from a university base (at least 30 university credits with a cumulative average above 2.3/4.3) or on the basis of relevant experience. Creative-arts programs such as the Bachelor in Video Game Creation have limited capacity and require concentration-specific portfolio documents, with some applicants called to interview. All bachelor's students must satisfy UQAT's institutional French-proficiency policy: applicants are exempt with a passed Québec DEC uniform French exam, SEL-B, TECFÉE, an equivalent Québec university test, a degree from a francophone university, or under the 1996 France framework agreement; non-francophone applicants and francophones from outside Québec can instead present a TFI (Test de français international) score above 749, and others sit UQAT's own French test. Instruction is entirely in French. Graduate admission conditions are set per program on each program's Conditions d'admission tab.
Total Students: 7,097
Academic Staff Range: 200-299
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
Universities Canada (UC)

Academic Structures

The academic units through which Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue delivers teaching are listed below.

Unit 12 items
  • Institut de recherche en agriculture et agroalimentaire
  • Institut de recherche en mines et en environnement
  • Institut de recherche sur les forêts
  • UER en sciences de l'éducation
  • UER en sciences de la gestion
  • UER en sciences de la santé
  • École d'art-thérapie
  • École d'études autochtones
  • École de génie
  • École de psychoéducation
  • École de travail social
  • École des nouveaux médias

Programs Offered

Below are Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.

90 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

Bachelor's Degree 18 programmes

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Master's Degree 19 programmes

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Doctorate 8 programmes

Certificate 33 programmes

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Postgraduate Diploma 12 programmes

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Scholarships in Canada

Funding routes available to students in Canada are listed below.

Tuition Exemption for French and Francophone Belgian Students
Government funded · International students · Renewable · Fee Waiver
Under intergovernmental agreements, students holding a French or francophone Belgian passport are exempted from the tuition supplement charged to international students: undergraduates pay the same rate as Canadian students from outside Québec, and graduate students pay the same rate as Québec students.
UQAT Doctoral Scholarship for International Students (100% Tuition Supplement)
University funded · International students · Renewable · Fee Waiver
Every international student enrolled full-time in a UQAT doctoral program is assured a bursary covering 100% of the tuition supplement charged to international students, so doctoral students pay the same tuition as Québec residents plus regular ancillary fees.
UQAT Welcome Bursary for International Master's Students (Professional Profile)
University funded · International students · Renewable · Partial Tuition
Every international student enrolled full-time in a UQAT professional-profile master's program automatically receives a bursary equal to 25% of the tuition supplement charged to international students (droits de scolarité majorés).
UQAT Welcome Bursary for International Master's Students (Research Profile)
University funded · International students · Renewable · Partial Tuition
Every international student enrolled full-time in a UQAT research-profile master's program automatically receives a bursary equal to 50% of the tuition supplement charged to international students (droits de scolarité majorés).

How to apply to Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

A five-step path through the application process at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue runs 90 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Before applying to Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Canada.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.uqat.ca). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +1 (819) 762 0971. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Frequently asked questions about Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

How old is Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue?

The institution opened in 1970 (approximately 56 years ago).

What city is Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue in?

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue operates from Rouyn-Noranda, Canada.

Is Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue a public or private institution?

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue operates as a public institution.

How big is Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue's student body?

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue serves approximately 7,097 students.

How many faculties does Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue have?

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue has 12 academic units.

Is Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue officially recognised?

The institution holds recognition from Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec.

How do I find Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue online?

You can find Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue online at www.uqat.ca.

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