Why Study in University de Sherbrooke

Located in Canada, in the Province of Quebec, the Universite de Sherbrooke is a French-speaking institution that offers you the opportunity to benefit from an academic education that is recognized and valued around the world. The Universite de Sherbrooke is host to more than 31 000 students, and another 10 000 who are registered at the University of the Third Age.

The Universite de Sherbrooke has been welcoming international students ever since it was founded and each year the numbers increase. Currently, more than 1600 foreign students from 88 countries worldwide attend the Universite de Sherbrooke. More than 82 % of the students enrolled at the Universite are from outside Sherbrooke. There are 6 612 employees at the Universite de Sherbrooke, including 3400 professors, lecturers and the clinical professors at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The Universite de Sherbrooke has been welcoming international students ever since it was founded. Currently, 2,200 foreign students from 96 countries worldwide attend the Universite. More than 82% of the students enrolled at the Universite are from outside Sherbrooke region. There are 6634 employees at the Universite de Sherbrooke, including 3800 professors, lecturers and clinical professors. In Quebec, universities are the only source of higher education. The North-American system is not comprised of grandes ecoles or private higher education institutions.

UdeS has three campuses offering an enviable and sought after environment:

  • The Main Campus includes most of the faculties and centers, the management of the institution and the support services.
  • The Health Campus, also located in Sherbrooke, houses the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and several partners in the field of biomedical research and clinical intervention.
  • The Longueuil Campus in Monteregie offers all the material and logistical support required for the hundred or so programs offered.

There's more to university success than classes, labs and lectures. Attending university is your time to explore and grow personally, intellectually and spiritually. Ambrose offes you the opportunity to define yourself and your future path in life. No matter your interests, you'll find a way to get involved at Ambrose. Student clubs and chapel services, leadership opportunities and sport, help you find your place in university life. In addition, our residence and student development services are here to support you along the way. As an Ambrose student, you'll be a part of this community that truly cares about who you are and what you are capable of achieving.

North-American universities are considered prestigious establishments and students receive high quality training and recognized diplomas. They can be compared to the European institutes of higher education (grandes ecoles) for the quality of education, while remaining affordable. The Universite de Sherbrooke is situated in the southern part of Quebec, 150 km from Montreal, 220 km from Quebec City and some 40 km from the American border.