Universite de Sherbrooke
Why study here
Université de Sherbrooke is a French-language public university in Sherbrooke, in Quebec's Eastern Townships, founded in 1954. It is known for its co-op programs, which alternate study terms with paid work terms, and for medicine and health sciences, engineering, law and quantum research. Besides its main campus, it runs a health sciences campus in Sherbrooke and a campus in Longueuil near Montreal. Teaching is in French, and Sherbrooke has lower living costs than Montreal.
Admission requirements
- A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
- French-language university: French proficiency (for example TCF or DELF/DALF); some programs accept English
- Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
- Most programs are taught in French, so applicants usually need to show French proficiency.
- For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
- A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa
How to apply
- Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
- Apply through the university's online application portal
- Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
- Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
- First obtain a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), then apply for a Canadian study permit with your acceptance letter, the CAQ and proof of funds
Studying in Canada
27 scholarships, 35 universities, 16 programs and 3 internships in Canada. 19 of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 1 November 2026 (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2027).
- Language
- English/French
- Currency
- CAD ($)
- Living costs
- $1,000–1,500/mo
- Typical tuition
- Approx CAD 20,000-40,000 per year (about USD 15,000-30,000), varies by program and province