Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke gives its students a chance to see the world, offering opportunities abroad in 29 countries so students can expand their intercultural and language skills. Meanwhile, more than 3,600 international students from 100 countries and territories attend the university. Sherbrooke features small class sizes, on average just 31 students, which help foster close relationships between professors and students. A long-established co-op program, one of the largest in Canada, integrates a wide range of programs with co-op and internships that provide more than 5,000 placements each year. “Sherbrooke offers an exceptional environment for pursuing university studies. Renowned for its methods of learning, our university is appreciated by its students,” says rector Pierre Cossette. A green oasis with a waterfall is at the heart of the main campus, and nearby Mont-Bellevue Park offers activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. The university has two satellite campuses: the Sherbrooke Health campus, which is home to a vast biomedical complex, including a hospital and a clinical research centre; and the Longueuil campus, which offers more than 120 continuing education programs in fields such as administration, education, engineering and health sciences. Many classes are held in the evenings or on weekends to make them accessible for students with full-time jobs. Sherbrooke’s medical program is also offered in Saguenay and Moncton through partnerships with the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and the Université de Moncton.

Campus buzz: Students can take part in school-run community cooking workshops, which bring 10 students together five times a semester to learn how to plan and cook balanced and economical dishes. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees) $4,241 ($10,662 out-of-province students)

Median Entering Grades
Arts: R score 28.5 | Science: R score 29.5 | Commerce: R score: 26.7 | Engineering: R score: 29.5

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 12,579 | Part-time: 3,328
Graduates: Full-time: 5,102 | Part-time: 6,132
International Students: First-year: 5.5% | Graduate: 34%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 700 (for 2025, 50% of first-years who applied got a spot) 
Cost of single room: $3,344 to $4,232

Standout programs

Quantum Information Science: Students learn computer science, mathematics and physics, and complete up to four internships in research or with industry partners. 

Applied Political Studies: In this program, students choose from six specializations: international relations, public policy, communication, political economy, law, and international co-operation. There are opportunities for internships and international development projects.

Health Biochemistry and Pharmacology: Students learn from a professorial team made up of scientists and practicing specialists in the medical field and develop professional skills through paid internships.

Reputation

Ranked #15 (Medical Doctoral) among faculty members and hiring managers in the 2025 reputation survey, powered by Angus Reid Group.