Université du Québec à Rimouski

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Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) offers a distinctive academic experience on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, renowned for its strong programs in marine sciences, oceanography, and environmental studies, particularly through its Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (ISMER). International students benefit from a welcoming environment and personalized support from the Bureau de l'international, which assists with everything from admissions to integration and French language learning. UQAR's unique coastal location provides unparalleled opportunities for hands-on research in marine and northern environments. The university fosters a close-knit community, allowing for strong connections with faculty and a rich cultural immersion experience in a francophone setting. Its most distinctive characteristic is its direct engagement with the marine environment, making it a leading institution for oceanographic research in Canada.

Background

The Université du Québec à Rimouski (French pronunciation: [ynivɛʁsite dy kebɛk a ʁimuski]; commonly referred to as UQAR) (English: University of Quebec at Rimouski) is a public university located in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, with a campus in Lévis. Established in 1969, UQAR offers academic training throughout eastern Quebec, including the Chaudière-Appalaches, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Haute-Côte-Nord, and Manicouagan areas. The university also has permanent offices in Gaspé and Rivière-du-Loup. UQAR is part of the Université du Québec network, the largest university network in Canada, with over 100,000 students. UQAR enrolls approximately 7,000 students, including more than 1,000 international students from nearly 50 countries. UQAR's primary areas of study include marine science, regional development, social sciences, biology, arctic studies, and healthcare. The university's athletic teams are known as the Nordet, meaning "northeasterly wind" in French, a reference to UQAR's location in Quebec.

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