About the university
The Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) has awarded degrees since 1969 and belongs to the Université du Québec network. It has campuses in Rimouski and Lévis, more than 180 programmes and more than 950 international students a year. Its research focuses on four areas: marine and coastal sciences, nordicity, rurality and maritime regions, and social practices and health. Its Institut des sciences de la mer (ISMER) is known for oceanography.
Teaching is in French. Indian students who have, or can reach, intermediate-to-good French look at UQAR for engineering and maritime studies: about CAD 24,550 a year for a bachelor's in 2026–2027. Residence places on the Rimouski campus start at CAD 400 a month.
- Type
- Public, French-language university in the Université du Québec network
- International students
- More than 950 a year, from more than 45 countries
- Campuses
- Rimouski and Lévis, plus centres in Baie-Comeau and Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Programmes
- More than 180, from bachelor's to doctorate
- Class size
- About 30 students on average
- Intakes
- Autumn (September) and winter (January); students from abroad cannot start in summer
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$24,552
- Duration
- 120 credits over eight full-time terms, with three four-month work placements
- Intakes
- Check UQAR's programme sheet (autumn and winter for students from abroad)
- English
- Taught in French: applicants with foreign (non-French, non-Belgian) diplomas need TEF or TCF 460 (reading, listening and writing) or Bright Language 3.5; some programmes ask for more. No English test applies
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- C$24,918
- Duration
- 45 credits: 24 credits of courses and a 21-credit thesis; Rimouski campus
- Intakes
- Check UQAR's programme sheet
- English
- Taught in French (French test required if you cannot prove French proficiency); good written English strongly recommended
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en génie des systèmes électromécaniques (Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Systems) | 120 credits over eight full-time terms, with three four-month work placements | C$24,552 | ≈ ₹16.4 lakh |
| Maîtrise en gestion des ressources maritimes, avec mémoire (Master's in Maritime Resource Management, thesis) | 45 credits: 24 credits of courses and a 21-credit thesis; Rimouski campus | C$24,918 | ≈ ₹16.7 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
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Scholarships
- Research master's and doctorate
Excellence programme: exemption from supplemental international tuition
Value: Exemption from the extra fees charged to international students (amount not stated)
Eligibility: International students in research master's and doctoral programmes; see UQAR's page for the competition rules.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- UQAR's general rule for bachelor's entry is a diploma after at least 13 years of schooling, equivalent to Quebec's DEC.
- For the electromechanical engineering degree, applicants with 12 years of schooling outside Quebec (such as Indian Class 12) can apply, with admission conditional on passing UQAR's preparatory-year science courses and an average of at least 12/20 or equivalent.
- Apply directly online (no agents): the application fee is CAD 90.28, and documents must be uploaded within six weeks.
- Autumn 2027 applications close on 1 March 2027; winter 2028 applications on 1 August 2027.
Postgraduate
- Master's level needs a bachelor's after at least 16 years of schooling, equivalent to a North American bachelor's.
- Maritime resource management master's: a cumulative average of at least 3.2/4.3 or equivalent.
- Research programmes may need a supervisor's agreement; check each programme sheet.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Copy of the diploma and mark sheets for the years leading to it (certified copies)
- Birth certificate showing parents' names and place of birth
- French test result (TEF or TCF 460, or Bright 3.5)
- Proof of funds of at least CAD 24,617 for living costs (Quebec requirement since 1 January 2026)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit after admission
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Language of teaching | French. |
| French test | TEF Études/Canada/Québec 460 or TCF/TCF Québec/TCF Canada 460 in reading, listening and writing, or Bright Language 3.5; some programmes ask for more. |
| UQAR French exam | Admitted students who do not meet the French policy sit a 500-word writing exam in their first term (CAD 25); failing it means a compulsory French course. |
| English | Not used for admission, except for some doctorates (biology, engineering, oceanography, environmental sciences) that can admit on English with a compulsory French course. |
Accommodation and living costs
UQAR has residences on its Rimouski campus for full-time students, with 8-month or 4-month leases. Electricity, TV and internet are included. Places are given from a waiting list.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a four-bedroom furnished apartment | C$400–420per month | ≈ ₹26,800 – ₹28,140 |
| Single room with shared kitchen and bathroom | C$450–470per month | ≈ ₹30,150 – ₹31,490 |
| Proof of funds for living costs (Quebec rule from 1 January 2026) | C$24,617per year | ≈ ₹16.5 lakh |
Campus and location
UQAR has two campuses, Rimouski and Lévis, and centres in Baie-Comeau and Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- Institut des sciences de la mer (ISMER) for oceanography and marine sciences.
- UQAR manages the Réseau Québec maritime research network.
- Rimouski residences with 104 four-bedroom apartments and a 34-room building.
- Engineering degrees include paid work placements of about four months.
Careers and graduate outcomes
UQAR's engineering bachelor's degrees include three placements of about four months in companies. See our Canada guide for work and post-study work rules.
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FAQs
Is UQAR taught in English?
No. Teaching is in French. Most applicants with Indian qualifications need TEF or TCF 460, or Bright Language 3.5.
How much are the fees?
UQAR's indicative 2026–2027 international tuition is about CAD 24,552 for the first year of a bachelor's, CAD 19,802 for the first year of a course-based master's and CAD 24,918 for the first year of a thesis master's, including compulsory insurance.
Can I start in summer?
No. UQAR says students coming from abroad cannot start in the summer term because full-time study is not possible then. Apply for autumn or winter.
Sources
- UQAR: Tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
- UQAR: Admission for international students (opens in a new tab)
- UQAR: International students (opens in a new tab)
- UQAR: Residences at the Rimouski campus (opens in a new tab)
- UQAR: L'Université (opens in a new tab)
- UQAR: Programme sheet 700N (electromechanical systems engineering) (opens in a new tab)
- UQAR: Programme sheet 1743 (maritime resource management, thesis) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.uqar.ca (opens in a new tab)
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