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Université de Sherbrooke

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Université de Sherbrooke: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université de Sherbrooke is a French-language public research university in Sherbrooke, Quebec, with a second campus in Longueuil. It suits students who want to study in French in Quebec and are looking for a public university with more than one campus location.

  2. What you can study

    Université de Sherbrooke is a research university. It offers study in French, and its presence includes a main location in Sherbrooke and a second campus in Longueuil. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm the exact subjects and degrees on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for programme requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any French-language admission conditions. The university does not publish admissions steps beyond its website details, so confirm the current process with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available, so confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Costs for living in Quebec will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending in Sherbrooke or Longueuil.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is French. Before applying, check whether your current French level meets the programme requirements, where you would study between Sherbrooke and Longueuil, and what documents the university expects from applicants moving from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Canada has 156 universities, and Université de Sherbrooke stands out within that national group as a French-language public research university in Quebec. It is also one of only two universities in the Estrie region, and the only French-language university there, which makes it a distinctive option for students wanting to study in French in that part of the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Université de Sherbrooke

What type of institution is Université de Sherbrooke?

It is a public research university.

What is the language of instruction?

French.

Where are its campuses?

It has a campus in Sherbrooke and a second campus in Longueuil, on the South Shore of Montreal.

How many universities are there in Canada?

156.

Overview

The Université de 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, and the only French-language university for the region.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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