About the university
The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) is a public French-language university in Quebec, with its main campus in Rouyn-Noranda. It welcomes more than 800 international students a year from about fifty countries. Its School of Engineering offers mining, mechanical, electrical and electromechanical engineering, and it has graduate research in mines and groundwater and in forests, alongside management, new media, education, health and social work.
For Indian students, UQAT is only an option if you can study in French at C1 level. Undergraduate international tuition is about CAD 24,230 for a 30-credit year (2026-2027). Master's and doctoral students receive automatic scholarships covering 25–100% of the international supplement, depending on the programme.
- Type
- Public French-language university in Quebec
- International students
- More than 800 a year from about fifty countries
- Partnerships
- More than a hundred agreements with universities worldwide
- Locations
- Rouyn-Noranda (main) and Mont-Laurier, among others
- International undergraduate tuition (2026-2027)
- CAD 807.68 per credit, about CAD 24,230 for 30 credits
- Application fee (international, undergraduate)
- CAD 161.50 (CAD 85 credited to tuition if you enrol)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie des mines (Mining Engineering)
- Fee / year
- C$24,230
- Duration
- Bachelor of Engineering with three compulsory paid internships totalling 12 months
- Intakes
- Admissions open; check the programme page for start sessions (deferral is not possible at undergraduate level)
- English
- Taught in French. Accepted tests: TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2; without a test you sit UQAT's French test and may need extra French courses
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie électromécanique
- Fee / year
- C$24,230
- Duration
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Intakes
- Admissions open; check the programme page for start sessions (deferral is not possible at undergraduate level)
- English
- Taught in French. Accepted tests: TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2; without a test you sit UQAT's French test and may need extra French courses
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie mécanique
- Fee / year
- C$24,230
- Duration
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Intakes
- Admissions open; check the programme page for start sessions (deferral is not possible at undergraduate level)
- English
- Taught in French. Accepted tests: TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2; without a test you sit UQAT's French test and may need extra French courses
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie électrique
- Fee / year
- C$24,230
- Duration
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Intakes
- Admissions open; check the programme page for start sessions (deferral is not possible at undergraduate level)
- English
- Taught in French. Accepted tests: TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2; without a test you sit UQAT's French test and may need extra French courses
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en administration
- Fee / year
- C$24,230
- Duration
- Bachelor's degree; concentrations in corporate finance, business intelligence and HR management
- Intakes
- Admissions open; check the programme page for start sessions (deferral is not possible at undergraduate level)
- English
- Taught in French. Accepted tests: TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2; without a test you sit UQAT's French test and may need extra French courses
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en sciences comptables
- Fee / year
- C$24,230
- Duration
- Bachelor's degree
- Intakes
- Admissions open; check the programme page for start sessions (deferral is not possible at undergraduate level)
- English
- Taught in French. Accepted tests: TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2; without a test you sit UQAT's French test and may need extra French courses
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en génie des mines (Mining Engineering) | Bachelor of Engineering with three compulsory paid internships totalling 12 months | C$24,230 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie électromécanique | Bachelor of Engineering | C$24,230 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie mécanique | Bachelor of Engineering | C$24,230 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie électrique | Bachelor of Engineering | C$24,230 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en administration | Bachelor's degree; concentrations in corporate finance, business intelligence and HR management | C$24,230 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en sciences comptables | Bachelor's degree | C$24,230 | ≈ ₹16.2 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 en Abitibi-Témiscamingue with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- PG
Welcome scholarship, research master's
Value: 50% of the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: International students enrolling full-time for the first time in a UQAT research master's with no other tuition award. Automatic.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - PG
Welcome scholarship, professional master's
Value: 25% of the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: International students enrolling full-time for the first time in a UQAT professional master's. Automatic.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - PhD
PhD scholarship for international students
Value: 100% of the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: International students enrolling full-time for the first time in a UQAT doctorate. Automatic.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Admission conditions are set on each programme page; UQAT links to a grade converter for foreign marks. Your file is assessed once all documents arrive and the decision is emailed.
- Undergraduate programmes are full-time, and an undergraduate offer cannot be deferred.
- Apply for your Quebec and federal immigration permits as soon as you receive the final decision.
Postgraduate
- A research master's needs a UQAT professor to support your application; some professional master's let you choose a supervisor after the first session.
- Graduate international rates per credit are CAD 103.92 plus a lump sum of CAD 607.70 (research master's, 2026-2027) or CAD 703.76 (professional master's, 2025-2026 table), before the welcome scholarships.
Documents
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets (and degree transcripts for master's)
- French test result (TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1/C2), or sit UQAT's test
- Supporting letter from a UQAT professor (research master's and PhD)
- Application fee (CAD 161.50 for international undergraduates)
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 instruction | French |
| French tests | TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2 |
| No test or low score | You take UQAT's French test; a low score means two French courses during your studies, which can lengthen the degree |
| English tests | Not required; UQAT does not publish an English requirement |
Accommodation and living costs
UQAT does not list housing costs on the international pages we checked. Contact recrutement@uqat.ca for residence and rental options in Rouyn-Noranda.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
UQAT's main campus is in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, with other locations including Mont-Laurier.
- Mining engineering includes three paid internships totalling 12 months, with a possible internship abroad.
- Graduate programmes in mines and groundwater, forests, agriculture and health.
- Some mining-environment and hydrogeology microprogrammes are offered at a distance internationally.
Careers and graduate outcomes
UQAT's engineering programmes include paid internships. UQAT does not publish employment figures on the pages we checked. Post-study work rights depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Canada
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FAQs
Do I need French for UQAT?
Yes. Teaching is in French, and UQAT accepts TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF or TEF at C1 or C2. Without a test you sit UQAT's own French test.
What does UQAT cost for Indian students?
For 2026-2027, undergraduate international tuition is CAD 807.68 per credit, about CAD 24,230 for a 30-credit year, plus student fees and compulsory health insurance.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
At master's and PhD level, yes: UQAT automatically covers 25%, 50% or 100% of the international supplement depending on the programme. UQAT's international scholarship page lists no general undergraduate award for Indian students.
Sources
- UQAT: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- UQAT: International (opens in a new tab)
- UQAT: Future international students (opens in a new tab)
- UQAT: International tuition (opens in a new tab)
- UQAT: Scholarships for international students (opens in a new tab)
- UQAT: School of Engineering programmes (opens in a new tab)
- UQAT: Bachelor's in mining engineering (opens in a new tab)
- UQAT: Management programmes (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.uqat.ca (opens in a new tab)
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