UQO's Gatineau campus is across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill, which makes it one of the few French-language universities where Ontario is a bus ride away. It also has a campus in Saint-Jérôme, north of Montreal. Programmes cover computer science, engineering, accounting, nursing, education and social work. Plenty of students live on the Quebec side and cross the bridges into Ottawa for part-time work.
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Official website: uqo.ca
Université du Québec
Gatineau and Saint-Jérôme
French
Across the Ottawa River from Ottawa
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
International students; French and Belgian students pay less
CA$12,000 – CA$16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uqo.ca before you apply.
Baccalauréat en informatique
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Baccalauréat en sciences comptables
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Maîtrise en sciences et technologies de l'information
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
Maîtrise en gestion de projet
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: B2 (TCF/TEF)
French-language study next door to Canada's capital.
Campuses in Gatineau and Saint-Jérôme.
Computer science and accounting within reach of Ottawa employers.
Graduates work in the public sector and private firms, though many federal jobs require Canadian citizenship.
Bilingual graduates are in demand across the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Graduates of eligible programmes can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Gatineau's Hull sector faces Parliament Hill, and the Canadian Museum of History sits on the riverbank. Gatineau Park's trails and lakes start at the edge of town.
Rent is usually a little cheaper than in Ottawa. Gatineau's Rapibus and Ottawa's OC Transpo make it easy to cross the river for work or shopping.
Letter of acceptance from UQO
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
UQO's international deadlines are usually around 1 February for September and 1 September for January, and some programmes stay open later if places remain. Apply early, since the CAQ comes before the study permit.
Most programmes start in September or January. Some graduate programmes also admit in the summer.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from UQO. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Computer science, accounting, nursing, information technology and project management are popular. Teaching is in French, so plan to show B2 French with a TCF or TEF. Master's programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree.
UQO offers some tuition exemption bursaries for international students and graduate awards linked to research. Check its financial aid office for current amounts and deadlines.
