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Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec
33,007
Students on Campus
Sherbrooke
Location
182,852
Metro Population
33,007
Students on Campus
Sherbrooke
Location
182,852
Metro Population
About This Campus
Université de Sherbrooke main campus is situated on the flank of "Mont-Bellevue" on 300 hectares of green space. The area offers all the advantages of the city life in a delightfully natural setting. It is a French-speaking institution with 8 faculties (including a school of music). Academic programs are innovative and some are very unique in their method of teaching. Because of its leadership in sustainable development, UdeS is part of the top 10 in the world according to STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). The Salle Maurice O'Bready Concert Hall located on-campus presents theater, comedy and concerts. The Sports Center also offers excellent facilities. Public transit is FREE for all students!
SustanabilityTracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) platinum certification
85% of the students population come from outside the area
Helpful Information
The language of instruction is French and a minimal score to our placement test is required at the time of placement. See the Conditions section for more information.
Location Information
The city of Sherbrooke is located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. A beautiful bilingual (French/English) region, situated 1h30 southeast of Montreal, near the Vermont US border, and 2h30 from Quebec city.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Majors and Minors Website
- Registration Timing: After Campus Students
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/31/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/23/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/05/2027 - Spring End Date: 04/30/2027
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Law, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Social Services, most Education programs
RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:
French literature and Communication courses requires EXCELLENT French proficiency (minimum strong C1). Business courses taught in English are not available to exchange students. Restrictions on courses can be found on this page: usherbrooke.ca/international/fr/echanges-et-courts-sejours/mobilite-entrante/programmes-echanges-etudiants/programmes-ouverts-et-exigences-particulieres
OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
The language of instruction is French. For all programs, students must take our online French Placement Test prior to the March placement to demonstrate they have an advance French proficiency (strong B2 or C1). Contact NSE coordinator to register to the test 3-4 weeks minimum before placement.
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: No
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Ecology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Finance/Banking
- French
- History
- Human Resource Management
- International Relations
- Literature
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music
- Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 01/07/2026
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 21
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 12/02/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? No
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
- Average Room Cost (per term): $1680
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Reservation for on-campus housing has to be made mid-March.
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Approximate monthly cost: $420 Proximity to campus: variable Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? No
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Excellent
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Excellent
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.