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University of Sherbrooke 2023 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Q: Are letters of recommendation required admission to University of Sherbrooke?

For admission to most masters degree programs and some bachelors degree programs, letters of recommendation are required. The number and format of the letter is specified by each department separately. Applicants must check the program requirements before applying.

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University of Sherbrooke is a french-speaking University which is located in Canada. The university provides programs at all 3 levels i.e. bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral. It offers 396 programs through its 8 faculties across 3 campuses. The 8 faculties cover programs in the disciplines of law, management, education, genie, letters and human sciences, medicine and health sciences, science and human activity science. University of Sherbrooke has an enrollment of 31,700 students including 12,000 University of the Third Age students.

International applicants must start preparing for applying at least 6 months before the commencement of the program considering the delays in the entry to Canada.
The university accepts applications for the fall and winter semester.
Applicants must apply by January 15 for fall and September 1 for winter.
Graduate applicants are advised to apply at least 2 months prior to the program start date.
The university recommends all its applicants to apply for the fall term as it is convenient and also not all programs start in the winter term.
Applicants must provide proof of French language proficiency.
For admission, most programs require minimum FLS 060 and FLS 083-084 or level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages test.
Students who have completed education in a non-French institute will have to take an online French proficiency test at the university.
Applicants who do not speak French can enroll in the free micro-program, French as Second Language offered by the university.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee	90 CAD
Mode of Payment	Visa / Mastercard/check(Canadian Bank only)/Money order
Intake Seasons	Fall and Winter
Financial Aid	Loans and Grants, Scholarships and Student Jobs available.

University of Sherbrooke Admission Deadlines

The table tabulated below shows the admission deadlines for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Deadlines

Semester	Deadline
Fall	January 15th
Winter	September 1st

Full time programs like Baccalaureates, certificates and microprograms application submission deadlines for Candidates within and Outside Quebec remains 1st of March for fall term and 1st of November for the Winter term.

Graduate students are advised to make the admission request at least two months prior to the course start date. However, expected delays with respect to entry in Canada which might go up to six months must be kept in mind before applying.

Other key dates to remember:

Event	Fall Term	Winter term
Reserving a room in a residence or leasing an apartment	As soon as the candidate is admitted to the UdeS	As soon as the candidate is admitted to the UdeS
Arrival in Sherbrooke	At least two weeks before the start of term	At least two weeks before the start of term
Start of Term	End of August	Beginning of January

University of Sherbrooke International Students Admissions

University of Sherbrooke offers admissions to international students in three cycles. While the 1st Cycle deals with baccalaureate programs the 2nd and 3rd Cycles are equivalent to graduate and doctorate programs. International Applicants are required to choose their program of study following which an application must be made to the college with necessary documents. Selected Candidates would receive an Admission offer from the Office of the Registrar of the University of Sherbrooke by email. They are then required to respond to this and pay the health insurance fee and confirmation fee keeping in mind the stated deadlines. Next, the student must obtain the Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and the Government of Canada study permit for which they are required to allow a period of 4 to 6 months. The applicants must reserve their accommodation on or off-campus and is all set to land in Canada at the University of Sherbrooke.

Application Portal: Online

Academic required:

Passport
Letters of official acceptance from the University of Sherbrooke
Temporary selection requests for studies (CAQ) with the Government of Quebec
Government of Canada Study Permits

French Language Requirements

Since University of French is a french speaking University Thus all the students are required to meet any of the french language requirements specified by the University. The requirements are as follows

The candidate must hold a degree from a study program followed in French at a university recognized as French-speaking by the University.
They should pass the Written French Test (TFE) or the Uniform French Test, Language of Instruction (EUL) approved by the ministry responsible for higher studies in Quebec.
The Candidate should have attained success of the FRA 101 - Essential French or for non-French speakers supplementary activity , by the success of the FRE 103 - Advanced French for non-French speakers activity .
The Candidate should pass the University of Sherbrooke French Institutional Test of French (TIF) administered to any person who has not met requirement a), b) or c) mentioned above or by passing a test of the same nature and recognized as equivalent by the University.

Student Visa Requirements for International Students

International Students who aspire to study at the University of Sherbrooke for more than 6 months are required to apply for a study visa for Canada and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) /VISA.While the Visa requirements vary for different countries,the general requirements to obtain a study permit are given below.

Proof of acceptance(a letter of acceptance for a Designated Learning Institute)
Proof of identity(a valid passport)
Proof of financial support

In addition to this, the candidate might also require

a letter of explanation
a certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ)
a custodian declaration (minors only)

University of Sherbrooke Undergraduate Admission

University of Sherbrooke offers various undergraduate programs in the field of Computer Science, Robotics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Education, etc. Bachelor’s degree, certificate and microprograms are covered under the 1st round of programs.

Where to Apply: Online Application

Application Fee: 87 CAD

Admission Requirements: In order to be eligible for admission to undergraduate programs, applicants must submit the following documents:

Completed application
Thirteen years of schooling in an appropriate field of studies, or French Bachelors of secondary education or equivalent

Official high school transcripts
Copy of academic results
Copy of birth certificate
Proof of French language proficiency
Letters of recommendation, if required by the program

Integrated baccalaureate graduates courses admission

University of Sherbrooke offers admissions in two Integrated baccalaureate master's courses i.e Master in Occupational Therapy and Master in Physiotherapy.

Application Portal: Online

Application Fee: 90 CAD

Academic Requirements: In order to be eligible for admissions for International Baccalaureate training, the candidate must fulfill the criteria stated below:

The candidate must either hold (or obtain before the start of the school year) a DEC (diploma of college studies, awarded by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education) or a diploma deemed equivalent to DEC, or, failing that, hold ( by the deadline set for the submission of the application for admission) at least 75 credits in undergraduate university programs.

University of Sherbrooke Certficate Admission:

Certificate programs at University of Sherbrooke are offered ranging from Certificate in Economic analysis, Visual Arts, Applied Communication, Marketing Management, Financial Management to even Certificate in Drug Addiction.

Application Portal: Online

Application Fee: 90 CAD

Academic Requirements: In order to be eligible for admissions in Certificate programs offered by the University of Sherbrooke,the candidate must fulfill either of the criteria stated below

The Candidate must have held a Diploma of college studies (DEC) from the ministry responsible for university training in Quebec.
The candidate must possess Preparation deemed sufficient, either on the basis of equivalent training, or on the basis of acquired knowledge and skills.

University of Sherbrooke Graduate Admissions

University of Sherbrooke graduate programs have various requirements are given as follows

Application Portal: Online

Application Fee: 90 CAD

The academic requirements for the graduate programs are tabulated below:

Requirements	2nd cycle microprogram in professional integration in college teaching (MIPEC)	2nd cycle program in college pedagogical counseling (MCPC)	Diploma 2 e cycle in teaching at the college (DE)	Masters in College Teaching (MEC)
Application Fee (CAD)	90	90	90	90
Language Proficiency	French	French	French	French
Other academic Requirement	Relevant Bachelor’s degree	Relevant Bachelor’s degree	Relevant Bachelor’s degree	Relevant Bachelor’s degree
Letter Of Acceptance	Required	Required	Required	Required

Most programmes of the 1st Cycle require letters of Recommendation whose number, format and provenance are different for different programs.It is important to note that the letters of recommendation provided must directly reach the faculty or the concerned department and should be sealed and not pass through the candidate.

Students can contact the Office of Registrar for Information on programs and admission to the Université de Sherbrooke:

819 821-7686

For any further information, students can use the Information request form provided.

FAQs

Ques. Does University of Sherbrooke plan to conduct face to face sessions this fall?

Ans. While University of Sherbrooke has plans to conduct most activities on campus for its students, it must also adhere to the public health directives and government health and social guidelines. Hence, it could consider a hybrid approach which is switching of learning between on-campus and distance as in when possible.

Ques. For the Summer term 2023, what are the arrangements made?

Ans. All academic activities shall take place online. For detailed information, you can visit the Student Community section of the Distance Learning tab.

Ques. What about the admissions of Canadian Candidates for this Fall,2023?

Ans. In Spite of the University being closed, the processing of admission requests is proceeding normally. For baccalaureate programs, all responses (admission offers, refusals, waiting list places) are supposed to be sent by April 15 for admission in the fall, provided that the candidates have sent all documents required within the stipulated time.

Ques. Is there an option for accommodation of students for students who are undergoing Financial difficulties?

Ans. Yes, University of Sherbrooke understands that students might be unable to pay the confirmation deposit of 300 USD and confirm their seats. Hence, offers students who are going through a financial crisis an option of writing a letter to admission@usherbrooke.ca explaining the scenario before May 1st 2023. The college would contact the candidate if necessary to reach an agreement.

Ques. What if the International Candidate are unable to obtain the necessary legal papers?

Ans. When International candidates are unable to obtain their legal papers in time to come and study in Quebec,admission would necessarily be postponed to a later session. In such cases, where there might be a possibility of postponement of admission free of charge, a full refund of the amounts paid for the session is possible.Candidates must write to admission@USherbrooke.ca before September 1st.

Ques. What about the payment of confirmation deposit and health Insurance?

Ans. Usually, international applicants must pay 1,200 USD to confirm their registration and obtain health insurance for their full year of study. However, in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Université de Sherbrooke has put in place an accommodation measure and would require international candidates to pay only an amount of 300 USD which would allow them to obtain health insurance for their first-course session.

Payment of 300 USD being mandatory, should be sent to the University of Sherbrooke before the deadline indicated on the confirmation letter. Failing to pay this amount of 300 USD would result in the registration of the candidate being canceled.

Ques. What is the application fee for applying to University of Sherbrooke?

Ans. Applicants need to pay 87 CAD along with the application for opening and processing the file.

Ques. What are the intake semesters available for international students?

Ans. International applicants can apply for the fall or spring semesters. However, it is preferable to apply for fall as it is easy to integrate the process.

Ques. Are letters of recommendation required admission to University of Sherbrooke?

Ans. For admission to most master’s degree programs and some bachelor’s degree programs, letters of recommendation are required. The number and format of the letter is specified by each department separately. Applicants must check the program requirements before applying.

Ques. What if I have completed prior education in a language other than French?

Ans. Applicants who have completed prior education in a language other than French will have to take French proficiency test. Based on the results, students will be asked to take French courses. French courses offered by the Language Centre are free of cost.

Ques. Do international qualifications need to be evaluated?

Ans. No. External evaluation of international qualifications to evaluate equivalency of diplomas is not required.

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