Education
Université Laval
© Marc Robitaille
Publications du Québec
Every year, Québec schools, colleges and universities play host
to more than 20,000 international students, most of them at the
university level.
Education is a priority in Québec. The education system is one
of the most sophisticated and efficient in North America. Tuition
fees are highly competitive. A degree from a Québec university is
recognized the world over and offers international students access
to interesting employment opportunities around the globe.
People come to Québec to study for a variety of
reasons :
Educational excellence
Possibility of studying in French or
English
Competitive tuition fees
Quality of life
The great outdoors
Safe cities
Dynamic economy and a gateway into North
America
Thriving cultural scene
Educational excellence
Québec's secondary school graduation rate not only surpasses
that of most other Canadian provinces, but that of many countries
as well. Québec also has one of the world’s highest percentages of
young people per generation to have obtained a university degree.
Several of the province's institutions of higher learning, some of
which are affiliated with prestigious research centres, enjoy
international recognition.
Possibility of studying in French or
English
Québec's network of colleges and universities includes both
French-language and English-language institutions.
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Competitive tuition fees
Tuition fees for international students are among the lowest in
North America. Québec universities offer a quality of instruction
equivalent to that of other universities across the continent, but
at a much lower cost.
To compare tuition fees and the cost of living for international
students, see the following Web site :
Quality of life
Québec offers an exceptional quality of life ― a combination of
North American modernity and European charm. Thousands of students
are drawn to Québec by its colleges and universities,
well-established technology parks, knowledge-based economy and
researcher expertise in cutting-edge sectors.
More about why Québec is an excellent choice :
The great outdoors
Half a million lakes and several thousand rivers, a spectacular
fjord, the majestic St. Lawrence River (where whales come to
breed), two mountain ranges — who could ask for more? Famous for
its wide-open spaces, Québec is an outdoor destination “par
excellence.” Its varied landscapes and wide array of year-round
activities are greatly appreciated by tourists!
For more information, see the Web site.
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Safe cities
Québec is known as a safe, just and peaceful society. The crime
rate in Canada has been shrinking since the early 1990's. Unlike in
the United States, firearms are strictly controlled in Canada and
are not readily available.
Thanks to its strategic location in northeastern North America,
Québec is integrated into vast business and economic networks
spanning the continent. Over 130-million consumers live within a
1,000-kilometre radius of Québec.
For more information, see the Web site.
Thriving cultural scene
Energy, excitement and innovation are the lifeblood of Québec's
thriving cultural scene. The province's increasingly cosmopolitan
society is host to a multitude of large-scale intercultural and
international events. Visitors can choose between an array of major
festivals, carnivals, public celebrations and sporting events.
More information :
* In French only
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