About the university
The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) was founded on 19 March 1969 and belongs to the Université du Québec network. It has about 15,100 students, including more than 3,000 international students, and offers programmes in engineering, business, health sciences, education, sciences, arts and social sciences. Trois-Rivières is a city of about 135,000 people between Montreal and Quebec City.
Teaching is in French; UQTR's factsheet asks for French at B2 level or higher. UQTR shows international tuition only through its online cost calculator. For autumn 2027 it gives a non-Canadian student about CAD 12,900 in tuition per 15-credit trimester (about CAD 860 a credit), so roughly CAD 25,800 for a 30-credit year, before student fees and health insurance.
- Founded
- 19 March 1969
- Type
- Public, French-language university in the Université du Québec network
- Total students
- 15,129 (UQTR 2026–2027 factsheet)
- International students
- 3,035 (2026–2027 factsheet); UQTR's international page says more than 3,300 from 80 countries
- Research
- 55 accredited research units
- Fields of study
- Arts and letters, engineering, administration, health sciences, education, humanities, sciences and social sciences
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en informatique (B.Sc.A.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 90 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn and winter
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie informatique (B.Ing.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 120 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn and winter
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en administration des affaires (B.A.A.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 90 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn, winter and summer
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en sciences comptables (B.A.A.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 90 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn, winter and summer
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie électrique (B.Ing.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 120 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn and winter
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie mécanique (B.Ing.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 120 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn and winter
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie industriel (B.Ing.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 120 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn and winter
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie mécatronique (B.Ing.)
- Fee / year
- C$25,808
- Duration
- 120 credits
- Intakes
- Autumn and winter
- English
- Taught in French (UQTR asks for B2-level French); see the programme page
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en informatique (B.Sc.A.) | 90 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie informatique (B.Ing.) | 120 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en administration des affaires (B.A.A.) | 90 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en sciences comptables (B.A.A.) | 90 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie électrique (B.Ing.) | 120 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie mécanique (B.Ing.) | 120 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie industriel (B.Ing.) | 120 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie mécatronique (B.Ing.) | 120 credits | C$25,808 | ≈ ₹17.3 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- Doctorate
Exemption from supplemental tuition for doctoral students
Value: Doctoral students pay the Quebec student rate (exemption from the higher international fees)
Eligibility: Doctoral students; renewable each year with a favourable opinion from the research or department director.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Research master's and doctorate
Universalis causa
Value: Not stated on the international page
Eligibility: Recruits top students into UQTR's graduate research programmes.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Check that your programme is open to study-permit holders in UQTR's programme directory, and check the admission deadlines page before applying.
- Proof of French is needed if French is not your first language.
Postgraduate
- Graduate programmes are listed in the same directory; research programmes may need a supervisor.
- Proof of French is needed if French is not your first language.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, or degree transcripts and certificate
- French test result (for example DELF or DALF at B2 or above)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit after admission
- Proof of health and hospital insurance (compulsory)
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. Undergraduate courses are taught in French. |
| French level | UQTR's factsheet asks for at least intermediate/advanced French, equivalent to B2, with proof such as DELF or DALF if French is not your first language. |
| English tests | Not used for admission. |
Accommodation and living costs
UQTR has 186 rooms in its on-campus residences and furnished apartments on campus. Nearby private options include UTILE apartments (179 units within a 10-minute walk, rent including utilities and internet) and other student residences. UQTR's housing page does not list prices.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
UQTR's main campus is at 3351 boulevard des Forges in Trois-Rivières, with on-campus residences.
- 55 accredited research units.
- On-campus residences with 186 rooms, plus furnished campus apartments.
- Off-campus housing listings run by the university.
- Programmes in engineering, administration, health sciences, education, sciences, arts and social sciences.
Careers and graduate outcomes
UQTR's international pages do not publish graduate employment figures. See our Canada guide for work and post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Canada
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FAQs
Is UQTR taught in English?
No. Teaching is in French, and UQTR expects at least B2-level French.
How much are the fees for international students?
UQTR's cost calculator shows about CAD 12,904 in tuition per 15-credit trimester for a non-Canadian student in autumn 2027, or roughly CAD 25,800 for a 30-credit year. Student fees and compulsory health insurance (CAD 300 a trimester) are extra. Doctoral students pay the Quebec rate.
Is there residence on campus?
Yes. UQTR has 186 rooms on campus and furnished campus apartments, plus private student housing nearby. Prices are given by each residence.
Sources
- UQTR: Home page (opens in a new tab)
- UQTR: International students (opens in a new tab)
- UQTR: Cost calculator (opens in a new tab)
- UQTR: Housing and residences (opens in a new tab)
- UQTR: Mobility factsheet 2026–2027 (opens in a new tab)
- UQTR: Programmes open to study-permit holders (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.uqtr.ca (opens in a new tab)
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