3351, Blvd. Des Forges, Casier Postal 500
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, G9A 5H7

Located halfway between Montreal and Quebec, the Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres offers a relaxed atmosphere on a large, sprawling campus for its 11,000 students who work closely with professors on projects, research and teaching. Primarily a French-based institution, students who aren't fluent in French are advised to enroll in the French Immersion School at the Université DU Quebec aTrois-Rivieres. The school will help students learn French as a second language.

Nearly 40 post-graduate programs make up the Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres' higher education curriculum. Of the nearly 40 post-graduate programs are more than 30 master's degrees and more than 10 doctoral degrees. Some areas of study students can advance in include, but at not limited to, literature, mathematics, social sciences, computer science and engineering. All programs are backed by research units that focus on applying classroom knowledge to real-life experiences and exposure.

Research is a one of Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres' main focuses. In fact, it offers The Hydrogen Institute, the only one of its kind in Quebec. The Institute aims to learn how to store, transport and safely utilize Hydrogen. This isn't the Universite's only form of research, a number of programs are also offered in collaboration with other programs of study.

Living on-campus can provide students with a true sense of involvement in regards to activities, research and learning. The Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres offers apartment-style housing in a quaint, secure area. On-campus housing can accommodate close to 1,000 residents and offers affordable rent.

Students also need physical fitness to stay healthy. The Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres opened a brand-new sports complex in the late '90s. The facility boats an Olympic-sized swimming pool and exercise and muscle-building equipment. And for those who'd rather exercise in the midst of nature and the environment, the Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres offer walking paths and a cycling track that run through the campus' woods. The serene setting can be uplifting and healthy for ones mind and physical fitness.

Quick Facts:

Information and assistance is available at the Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres to assimilate students into the Universite's community. Counseling and financial aid are also offered for each students' need.

The academic year is divided into three terms: autumn, winter and summer, and each lasts roughly 15 weeks.

The Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres is just a short distance, approximately one and one-half hours from both Quebec and Montreal, from bustling, metropolitan cities. Each city offers students a thriving cultural and social life.

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