Université de Sherbrooke

About

Université de Sherbrooke is a dynamic French-language institution renowned for its innovative approach to education, strong research output, and pioneering co-operative education programs, being the first university in Quebec to adopt this model. It excels particularly in Engineering, Health Sciences, and Law, offering a practical, hands-on learning experience. For international students, the university provides a welcoming environment with dedicated support services through its International Student Office, assisting with integration, immigration, and academic success. While primarily French-speaking, some graduate programs may offer English options, and the university encourages French language acquisition. Its distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on experiential learning and research, often integrating students into real-world projects and internships from early stages.

Background

The Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS; English: University of Sherbrooke) is a French-language public research university in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, with a second campus in Longueuil, a suburb on the South Shore of Montreal. It is one of two universities in the Estrie region of Quebec (the other one being Bishop's University), and the only French-language university for the region. As of 2022, the Université de Sherbrooke is home to 31,000 students, and an additional 3,000 older learners (age 50+) in continuing education in its "University of the Third Age". Of its 7,400 employees, about 4,000 are teaching staff. The university has over 100,000 graduates and offers 46 undergraduate, 48 master's and 27 doctoral programs. It holds a total of 61 research chairs, among which are the pharmacology, microelectronics, statistical learning, and environment research chairs.

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