F A S T F A C T S
Location | Sherbrooke
Population | 181,360
Enrollment | 31,170
Language | French
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/23
Spring | 01/06-04/25
Location | Sherbrooke
Population | 181,360
Enrollment | 31,170
Language | French
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/23
Spring | 01/06-04/25
Universite de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, QC1st in Canada for student satisfaction (universities with a School of medicine)
SustanabilityTracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) platinum certification
85% of the students population come from outside the area
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Home Pay | | | Excellent |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- When will I register? After campus students
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Kinesiology, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, Psychology, Social ServicesLimitations
French literature and Communication courses requires EXCELLENT French proficiency. 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-particulieresNotable Academic Programs
- French as a Second Language (intermediate and advanced level) - The intensive schedule for some oral and written communication courses (3-4 weeks) allows students to progress to the next level upon completion of each course. This way, intermediate students can take up to 21 credits in one semester!
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from other NSE members within my own Canadian province
- The language of instruction is French. No French proficiency report is required at the time of placement to participate in the French as a Second Language program. Students will be invited to take our institutional placement test 2 months before the beginning of the semester. According to the result to this test, a list of classes is suggested to each student. For all other programs, students must take our online French Placement Test prior to the March placement to demonstrate they have an advance French proficiency. Contact NSE coordinator to register to the test 2-3 weeks minimum before placement.
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- Not available
- Will not accept
- Will accept Home Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Home Payment: 21
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Deposit | $370 | Mandatory | ||
| Parking Fee | $144 | Semester | Home | Optional |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $1600
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $380
- Proximity to campus: variable
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Reservation for on-campus housing has to be made mid-March.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal plans are not available.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $356 | Semester | Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Different options for Canadian students
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per semester.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Learning and physical accessibility :
Some remedial measures may be available. However, if the necessary accommodations generate fees, it is the student responsibility to pay those fees. It is therefore important to contact us before your arrival to see the possibilities and costs related to these services.