Universite du Quebec en Abitibi-Temiscamingue
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
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The short answer
- The Fall 2027 term starts August 23, 2027, and registration opens May 10, 2027.
- Canadian full-time applications open September 15, 2026 and close March 1, 2027.
- International applications close February 1, 2027, but program rules can be earlier.
- Quebec college applicants need a DEC, the Quebec college diploma (Diplôme d'études collégiales), or equivalent and at least 13 years of schooling.
- For Fall 2026, a Quebec resident taking 15 credits paid $1,936.41 in tuition and listed charges.
Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Official university sources · How we review guides
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Overview
Quick Facts
| Location | Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec |
|---|---|
| School Type | Smaller undergraduate-focused environment |
| Directory Size | Small university |
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
| Ranking Signal | No QS World 2026 position listed in this guide |
| Program Strengths | Mining, Forestry, Education, Arts, Science |
Start with campus and program fit. Then verify official admissions, residence, and cost details before you build the final application list.
Admissions Planning
Fall 2027 admission planning
The Fall 2027 calendar is live
UQAT has published the application windows and term dates. Use the correct applicant category. Then check the chosen program for prerequisites, selection, location, and any earlier date.
Canadian full-time
March 1, 2027
Application window opens September 15, 2026.
International
February 1, 2027
Applies to all cycles; program rules can be earlier.
Term begins
August 23, 2027
Fall registration opens May 10.
| Route | Published base | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec college | DEC or equivalent and at least 13 years of schooling | The chosen program can add prerequisites or selection. |
| Outside Quebec / international | Diploma equivalent to a Quebec DEC after at least 13 years | Country equivalency and program preparation are assessed. |
| Experience base | Age 21+ before the end of the first registered term | Appropriate knowledge and normally at least one documented year of relevant experience are required. |
| Prior university study | Apply under a published admission base | Course recognition is a post-admission assessment; UQAT does not publish one universal transfer-entry threshold. |
| DEC–BAC / passarelle | A named agreement and qualifying college studies | Eligible recognition is assessed automatically after admission. |
| Conditional DEC | Only one course or the uniform French exam outstanding | The missing condition must normally be cleared by September 30 for Fall or January 30 for Winter. |
Fall 2027 checkpoints
Domestic full-time undergraduate applications
September 15, 2026–March 1, 2027
Confirmed in the 2027–2028 calendar; program dates may differ.
International applications
September 15, 2026–February 1, 2027
Confirmed for all cycles; program-specific dates still control.
Part-time undergraduate applications
September 15, 2026–June 1, 2027
Confirmed for Quebec, Canadian, and permanent-resident applicants.
Distance applications
September 15, 2026–August 9, 2027
Confirmed for all cycles where distance admission is available.
Registration opens / term begins
May 10 / August 23, 2027
Both dates are confirmed in the official calendar.
Course-change / refund-withdrawal deadlines
August 27 / September 7, 2027
The calendar separates adding or changing a course from withdrawal with refund.
French sources need careful reading
The institutional policy names accepted proof including TFI above 749 and the UQAT test. The international guidance uses a broader C1/C2 test list. Follow the registrar and program instructions for the actual file rather than blending these sources into an invented score table.
Fall 2027 Canadian full-time deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The full-time undergraduate application window is for Quebec, Canadian, and permanent-resident applicants. It runs September 15, 2026 through March 1, 2027.
Applies to: All applicants, Other Canadian
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: 2027–2028 academic calendar · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 international deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The international application window is for all cycles. It runs September 15, 2026 through February 1, 2027.
Applies to: International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: 2027–2028 academic calendar · Verified August 16, 2026
International French guidance conflict
Official-source conflict · Current official sources
The international page describes TFI, TCF, DELF, DALF, and TEF at C1/C2. The institutional policy specifically states TFI above 749 and the UQAT-test route.
Use the program and registrar instructions; do not collapse these pages into one invented score grid.
Applies to: International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: International applicant process · Verified August 16, 2026
International application-fee conflict
Official-source conflict · Current official sources
Current application pages state $161.50 for an international first-cycle application. The FAQ says $160.
Verify the live checkout amount. The current page says $85 is credited to tuition after admission and enrolment.
Applies to: International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Application process and fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UQAT admission sources
Programs and Pathways
Programs, selection, and delivery
Match the program to its actual campus and intake
UQAT's regional model is a strength. But availability is not the same across Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, Amos, Mont-Laurier, Montréal, centres, cohorts, and distance study.
3D creation
Selective Montréal bachelor's
A portfolio and a letter go with the file. The current standing dates are February 1 for international and March 1 for Canadian. Supporting material is due by March 10.
Psychoeducation
Two internships plus 30 volunteer hours
The practicum structure belongs to this degree, not every UQAT program.
DEC–BAC nursing
24 qualifying-DEC credits recognized
The latest location/capacity table is for Fall 2026 and must be rechecked for Fall 2027.
Indigenous-specific studies
Programs and closed cohorts
Availability and cohort status must be checked rather than inferred from the UQ network.
Forest and environmental research
Boreal-region teaching and research
An undergraduate research microprogram uses project offers, an interview, and supervisor approval.
Regional delivery
Campuses, centres, service points, and online study
A catalogue listing does not mean the same intake exists in every place. This applies to Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, Amos, Mont-Laurier, Montréal, and online.
3D creation is selective and Montréal-based
The current selection page scores academics or experience at 50%. It scores the portfolio at 25%. It scores the motivation letter at 25%. A catalogue search alone does not show that file requirement.
Limited-capacity terminology
Current catalogue · Published for this period
UQAT says its programs are not contingent. But some have limited capacity. Applicants must still read the individual selection page.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Capacity and limited-intake terminology · Verified August 16, 2026
3D creation selection file
Current selection · Published for this period
Applicants submit 3 to 10 portfolio works. They also submit a 400- to 600-word motivation letter. An interview can be required.
Applies to: All applicants, International, Transfer, Mature
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: 3D creation selection criteria · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 nursing location and capacity
2027 pending · Fall 2027
The reviewed page publishes Fall 2026 location and capacity notes, not a confirmed Fall 2027 table.
Recheck the program page before relying on a location or limited-intake status.
Applies to: All applicants, Transfer
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: DEC–BAC nursing program · Verified August 16, 2026
Undergraduate environmental research
Current program · Published for this period
The environmental research microprogram includes field or laboratory work and selection through project offers, an interview, and supervisor approval.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Undergraduate environmental research internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UQAT program sources
Residence and Campus Fit
Residence planning
Housing is location- and operator-specific
UQAT links housing in four communities, with SIUQ and the Amos CEGEP among the operators. Confirm the offer, lease, room format, and campus before budgeting.
Locations
Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, Amos, Notre-Dame-du-Nord
UQAT's page identifies multiple operators and different room formats by location.
Rouyn-Noranda / Val-d'Or guide rates
$540 or $515 per month per room
The current guide lists two-bedroom and four-bedroom apartment rates respectively, with a lease.
Included
Utilities, furniture, appliances, phone, and internet
Laundry is paid and parking is additional.
Amos
10 partner-residence places reserved
The Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, not UQAT, operates the Amos residence.
Fall 2027 rates and guarantee
Pending
No reviewed first-party source publishes 2027–2028 rates or a university-wide first-year guarantee.
Fall 2027 housing remains pending
The current guide supports today's planning baseline, but it does not establish 2027–2028 rates or a first-year guarantee.
Residence operators
Current housing · Published for this period
Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, and Notre-Dame-du-Nord housing is associated with SIUQ, while Amos housing is operated by the Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Student residences by location · Verified August 16, 2026
Rouyn-Noranda and Val-d'Or rates
Latest published guide · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The current guide lists $540 per month per room in a two-bedroom apartment. It also lists $515 per month per room in a four-bedroom apartment. Both come with a lease.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Current UQAT study guide · Verified August 16, 2026
Amos partner inventory
Latest published guide · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The current guide says the Cégep reserves 10 Amos residence places for UQAT students.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Current UQAT study guide · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 residence rates and guarantee
2027 pending · Fall 2027
No reviewed UQAT source publishes 2027–2028 residence rates or a university-wide Fall 2027 first-year guarantee.
Use the location-specific operator and current offer when applying.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Student residences by location · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UQAT residence sources
Housing and Location Questions
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
|---|---|
| Residence | Check residence guarantee rules and first-year room styles. Also check meal plans, deposit deadlines, and off-campus housing pressure. |
| City Fit | Students should compare transit, weather, cost of living, safety, and community feel in Rouyn-Noranda. |
| Commuting | If you live off campus, map your commute time first. Map it to classes, labs, placements, and evening activities. Do this before you commit. |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid
Tuition and awards
Build the budget from residency and credit load
The current tables cover Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. The totals below cross-check 15 credits against the per-credit tuition and published listed charges; Fall 2027 pricing is not yet available.
Quebec resident, 15 credits
$1,936.41
Tuition is $1,558.80. Listed fixed and variable charges are $377.61. These charges include a voluntary $12 foundation contribution.
Canadian non-Quebec, 15 credits
$5,242.86
$4,865.25 tuition/supplement plus the same $377.61 listed charges.
International, 15 credits
$12,492.81
$12,115.20 tuition/supplement plus $377.61 listed charges; mandatory international insurance is excluded.
French / francophone Belgian undergraduate
Canadian non-Quebec rate
Applies to a full-time degree or diploma; part-time and non-degree study use international rules.
Fall 2027 / 2027–2028
Pending
The published tables cover Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Summer 2027 only.
Admission-award planning
New CEGEP graduates
Automatic consideration for targeted bachelor's awards
Apply by March 1, enrol full time, and meet the award's program conditions; selection uses R scores.
Live admission-award search
$1,000–$2,500 among reviewed postings
This is a range across distinct awards, not a guaranteed universal ladder.
International regional exemption
No new awards from 2026–2027
Existing recipients may continue under the original rules.
Fall 2027 award inventory
Pending
Students should rerun the live scholarship search for their program and status.
Keep immigration funds separate
International tuition does not include mandatory insurance. A tuition table is not a full cost-of-attendance budget. For the immigration layer, use the separate study-permit guide.
Quebec 15-credit Fall cost
Fall 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
For Fall 2026, $103.92 per credit produces $1,558.80 tuition; with $377.61 in listed charges, the 15-credit total is $1,936.41.
Applies to: All applicants
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Quebec-resident tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
International 15-credit Fall cost
Fall 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
At $103.92 tuition plus a $703.76 international supplement per credit, 15 credits cost $12,115.20; with listed charges the total is $12,492.81.
Applies to: International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: International tuition · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 tuition
2027 pending · Fall 2027
UQAT has not published 2027–2028 tuition; current tables are valid through Summer 2027.
Do not advance the 2026–2027 per-credit rates.
Applies to: All applicants, International, Other Canadian
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Tuition category index · Verified August 16, 2026
Regional international exemption ended
2026–2027 onward · Published for this period
UQAT states that no new program-and-region tuition exemptions are awarded from 2026–2027. Existing recipients may continue.
Applies to: International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: International regional exemption update · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UQAT tuition sources
Cost Planning
| Tuition | Tuition depends on your program, student status, and year. Check domestic and international tuition on the official fee schedule. |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Check automatic entrance awards, competitive major awards, faculty scholarships, and international-student awards. |
| Living Costs | Budget for residence or rent, food, books, and transit. Also budget for health insurance, winter clothing, and emergency funds. |
| Proof of Funds | International students should confirm current study-permit financial requirements and school-specific cost estimates. |
Student Life and Support
Fit Signals
| Community | Small university profile: compare the feel of classes, access to professors, and student clubs. Also compare how easy it is to build community. |
|---|---|
| Student Supports | Review academic advising, accessibility services, mental health supports, international student services, and writing centres. |
| Clubs and Leadership | Look for discipline clubs, cultural groups, entrepreneurship programs, varsity/intramural sports, and volunteering. |
| First-Year Transition | Ask how orientation, peer mentorship, residence programming, and advising help students settle in. |
Co-op, Research, and Career Outcomes
Internships and applied learning
UQAT uses program-specific stages
There is no single universal co-op promise. Compare the curriculum for the exact degree: creative programs, nursing, psychoeducation, social work, engineering, education, and environmental research use different practical models.
Creation and new media
8–10 weeks / 280 full-time hours
Third-year placements run between February and August, ideally March through June.
Nursing
17-day and 18-day clinical internships
The first-cycle degree names critical-care and community-health placements.
Psychoeducation
Two internships
The degree also includes 30 volunteer hours in first year.
University-wide boundary
No universal co-op program
UQAT publishes program-specific stages, an environmental research internship, and campus study-work.
Program-specific internship model
Current WIL · Published for this period
UQAT organizes internships by program area rather than advertising one universal undergraduate co-op system.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Program-specific internship index · Verified August 16, 2026
Creation and new-media internship
Current WIL · Published for this period
Third-year creation 3D, digital arts, and game students can complete an 8- to 10-week, 280-hour full-time placement between February and August.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Creation and new-media internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Nursing clinical internships
Current WIL · Published for this period
The first-cycle nursing degree identifies a 17-day critical-care placement and an 18-day community-health placement.
Applies to: All applicants, Transfer
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Nursing clinical internships · Verified August 16, 2026
International nursing option
Current WIL · Published for this period
After first year, an optional nursing placement may be offered in Senegal or Peru. This depends on the year.
Applies to: All applicants, Transfer
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: International nursing internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Environmental research internship
Current WIL · Published for this period
The undergraduate research microprogram places selected students in field or laboratory projects under supervisor approval.
Applies to: All applicants, International
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Undergraduate environmental research internship · Verified August 16, 2026
Official UQAT internship sources
Career Planning
| Experiential Learning | Check whether your target program offers co-op, internships, clinical placements, practicums, studios, field schools, or research terms. |
|---|---|
| Career Services | Compare job boards, employer partnerships, resume support, interview preparation, and alumni mentoring. |
| Research Access | For graduate-school or professional-school pathways, look for undergraduate research assistant roles and lab access. |
| Outcome Questions | Ask where graduates work or study next, and whether outcomes differ by program, co-op stream, or campus. |
UQAT applicants should use the confirmed 2027–2028 calendar while keeping each program’s prerequisites, selection, capacity, campus, and delivery mode separate. They should distinguish Quebec DEC, outside-Quebec and international, experience, prior-study recognition, DEC–BAC, and conditional-DEC routes; follow the institutional French policy without flattening conflicting international guidance; use Fall 2026 tuition and current-guide residence rates as planning baselines; leave 2027–2028 tuition and housing terms pending; and treat stages, clinical placements, research internships, and campus study-work as program-specific rather than a universal co-op promise.
UQAT admissions, French, tuition, residence, programs, and internships FAQ
Current answers for Quebec, other-Canadian, international, transfer, and experience applicants planning UQAT for Fall 2027, with confirmed calendar dates, campus and delivery boundaries, official-source conflicts, and unpublished 2027–2028 tuition, housing, and award terms kept visible.
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured so you can compare. But official university pages remain the source of truth. They cover program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology
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