Université du Québec en Outaouais

About

Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) is a public university renowned for its strong programs in human sciences, social sciences, and administration, particularly in areas like psychology, social work, and management. For international students, UQO offers a distinctly francophone academic experience, supported by its dedicated Bureau des relations internationales which assists with immigration, housing, and integration into Canadian life. While instruction is primarily in French, the university provides French language courses to help non-francophone students adapt. A unique aspect of UQO is its strategic location in Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the river from Ottawa, Canada's capital, offering a rich bilingual and bicultural environment for study and exploration.

Background

The Université du Québec en Outaouais (pronounced [ynivɛʁsite dy kebɛk ɑ̃.n‿utawɛ], English: University of Quebec in Outaouais, UQO) is a constituent university of the Université du Québec system located in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. As of September 2010, combined enrolment at UQO's Gatineau and Saint-Jérôme campuses was 6,017, of which 4,738 were undergraduates and 1,279 postgraduate students. UQO offers more than 100 programs of study, including 30 master's and 5 doctoral programs. It was named after Quebec's Outaouais region. Outaouais borders Ottawa and is part of the National Capital Region, where a large proportion of the population is bilingual.

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