Course overview
Baccalauréat en génie des systèmes électromécaniques (Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Systems) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in engineering at Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada. It takes 120 credits over eight full-time terms, with three four-month work placements, with intakes in Check UQAR's programme sheet (autumn and winter for students from abroad).
Université du Québec à Rimouski is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Université du Québec à Rimouski (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Rimouski, Canada |
| Course | Baccalauréat en génie des systèmes électromécaniques (Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Systems) |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Engineering |
| Duration | 120 credits over eight full-time terms, with three four-month work placements |
| Tuition per year | C$24,552 (≈ ₹16.4 lakh) |
| Intakes | Check UQAR's programme sheet (autumn and winter for students from abroad) |
| English requirement | 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 |
Interested in Baccalauréat en génie des systèmes électromécaniques (Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Systems)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$24,552 a year, about ₹16.4 lakh.
UQAR's indicative 2026–2027 international undergraduate tuition (15 credits a term, autumn and winter), including the compulsory group insurance; later years are estimated with 3% indexation (CAD 25,288 in year 2)
Living costs near the university
| Cost | 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 |
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.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Average (median) salary
C$80,300
≈ ₹53.8 lakh a year
Median employment income two years after graduation, Undergraduate degree
Job roles
- Mechanical engineer
- Automotive engineer
- Design engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Maintenance engineer
- Control and instrumentation engineer
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Bosch
BMW
Mercedes-Benz
Volkswagen
Toyota
Rolls-Royce
Jaguar Land Rover
Magna International
Tata Motors
Siemens
Eligibility
General entry requirements at Université du Québec à Rimouski for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- 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.
English requirements
For this course: 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.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Intakes
This course starts in: Check UQAR's programme sheet (autumn and winter for students from abroad).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- 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
Scholarships
Excellence programme: exemption from supplemental international tuition
Research master's and doctorate
Value: Exemption from the extra fees charged to international students (amount not stated)
International students in research master's and doctoral programmes; see UQAR's page for the competition rules.
Official page
About Université du Québec à Rimouski
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.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Baccalauréat en génie des systèmes électromécaniques (Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Systems) at Université du Québec à Rimouski?
The tuition for international students is C$24,552 a year (about ₹16.4 lakh). UQAR's indicative 2026–2027 international undergraduate tuition (15 credits a term, autumn and winter), including the compulsory group insurance; later years are estimated with 3% indexation (CAD 25,288 in year 2). Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Baccalauréat en génie des systèmes électromécaniques (Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Systems)?
The course takes 120 credits over eight full-time terms, with three four-month work placements.
What English score do I need?
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. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: Check UQAR's programme sheet (autumn and winter for students from abroad). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
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.
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