Maîtrise en gestion de projet (Master's in Project Management)

Maîtrise en gestion de projet (Master's in Project Management) is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. It takes 45 credits, full time on the Saguenay campus, with intakes in September (autumn) only.

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$27,000 a year, about ₹18.1 lakh.

UQAC's published yearly tuition for an international professional master's student (autumn 2025 rate, rounded). 2027/28 rate not yet published

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Project manager
• Business analyst
• Risk manager
• Management consultant
• Construction manager
• Operational researcher

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Accenture
• Deloitte
• IBM
• Capgemini
• KPMG
• AECOM
• Jacobs
• Arup
• Siemens
• Ferrovial

General entry requirements at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Computer science master's: a bachelor's in IT or science after at least 16 years of schooling, with an average of at least 13/20 or equivalent (12 to 13/20 may be reviewed).
• Engineering master's: a relevant degree after at least 16 years of schooling with an average of at least 11/20; 10 to 11/20 may be admitted with bridging courses. A 15-year degree may need a bridging programme.
• Project management master's: a relevant degree after 16 years of schooling and an average of at least 13/20; autumn entry only.
• The executive MBA is part time and not open to international students.

For this course: Taught in French: applicants whose first language is not French must send a recognised French test result (for example TCF or DELF/DALF) taken within 24 months of the start term; no English test applies. A motivation letter in French is required and good reading English is strongly recommended.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: September (autumn) only.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's applicants)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's applicants)
• French test result (TCF, DELF/DALF or another recognised test) taken within 24 months, unless exempt
• Motivation letter in French (project management master's)
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit after admission

• Bourse Coup de pouce pour ta scolarité

  International students (not on exchange)

  Value: CAD 5,000 each; five awards

  International students admitted outside a partner exchange. UQAC notes that scholarships reduce tuition but never cover it fully, and none cover living costs.

  Official page

• Bourse d'exemption des frais de scolarité majorés (BEFM)

  Doctorate

  Value: About CAD 21,000 a year off tuition, bringing doctoral tuition to about CAD 5,600

  Doctoral students, from the first term; renewable under conditions.

  Official page

• Exemption from supplemental tuition by programme and region (Quebec government)

  Selected programmes

  Value: Exemption from the higher international tuition (amount not stated by UQAC)

  Some programmes in Quebec's regions qualify; see UQAC's page for the list and conditions.

  Official page

The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) was founded in 1969 and belongs to the Université du Québec network. It has about 6,500 students, more than 2,000 of them international, and over 200 programmes. The main campus is in downtown Saguenay, in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. UQAC also runs the École des arts numériques, de l'animation et du design (NAD) in Montreal, which trains 3D animators and visual effects artists.

Teaching is in French. Indian students who already have good French, or who are willing to reach a strong level, look at UQAC for computer science, software engineering, data science, engineering and project management. International students on regular programmes are automatically enrolled in a French course in their first term and must pass it.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Global Business and EconomyAlgoma University2 years (4 semesters, no Spring classes), course-based, with a major research project; Brampton or Sault Ste. Marie · C$18,500 / year
• Project Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,054 / year
• Supply Chain Management - Global (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$17,713 / year
• Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); needs a 2-year diploma or degree · C$16,790 / year
• Marketing (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); needs a 2-year diploma or degree · C$16,790 / year
• Digital Marketing (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms · C$19,926 / year

More courses at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

• Baccalauréat en informatique (Bachelor's in Computer Science)90 credits, full time; includes required project internships (Stage-projet I and II) · C$25,000 / year
• Baccalauréat en génie logiciel (Bachelor's in Software Engineering)120 credits over eight terms; optional paid internship microprogrammes · C$25,000 / year
• Baccalauréat en informatique de la science des données et de l'intelligence d'affaires (Bachelor's in Data Science and Business Intelligence)90 credits, full time · C$25,000 / year
• Baccalauréat en administration (Bachelor's in Business Administration)90 credits; concentrations in finance, HR management, international management and trade, and marketing · C$25,000 / year
• Maîtrise en informatique, profil professionnel (Professional Master's in Computer Science)45 credits, including a 15-credit internship, essay or project; concentrations in video game development, cybersecurity and AI · C$27,000 / year
• Maîtrise en informatique – concentration intelligence artificielle (Master's in Computer Science, AI)45 credits (AI concentration of the professional master's in computer science) · C$27,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Université du Québec à Chicoutimi: Maîtrise en gestion de projet (Master's in Project Management) (opens in a new tab)
2. UQAC: Budget for international students (opens in a new tab)
3. UQAC: Tuition and other fees (opens in a new tab)
4. UQAC: Studying at UQAC (international) (opens in a new tab)
5. UQAC en bref (opens in a new tab)