About the university
The Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) was founded on 4 May 1954 and now has about 33,700 students on three campuses: two in Sherbrooke and one in Longueuil, across the river from Montreal. It has faculties of engineering, science, management, law, medicine and health sciences, education, humanities and physical activity sciences.
UdeS is known for its co-operative education. Its engineering bachelor's degrees are full-time co-op programmes; computer engineering, for example, includes five paid work terms of four months each, about 20 months of experience. Computer science can also be taken in a co-op format.
Teaching is in French, so this is a choice for Indian students who already speak French or are ready to learn it to a high level. Engineering programmes ask for C1 French in all four skills. In return, fees are moderate for Canada and the cost of living in Sherbrooke is lower than in Montreal or Toronto.
Sherbrooke is a mid-sized, French-speaking city in Quebec's Eastern Townships, east of Montreal, with long, snowy winters. Urban bus travel is included in tuition.
- Founded
- 4 May 1954, growing out of the Séminaire Saint-Charles-Borromée de Sherbrooke
- Type
- Public, French-language university in Quebec
- Total students
- 33,703 in 2025–2026 (18,017 undergraduate, 13,056 master's, 2,630 doctoral)
- International students
- 3,095 from 105 countries and territories (2025–2026)
- Campuses
- Three: the main campus and the Health Campus in Sherbrooke, and the Longueuil Campus near Montreal
- Intakes
- Autumn (September) for most programmes; winter (January) and summer (May) for some
- Co-op
- Engineering bachelor's degrees run as co-op programmes with paid four-month work terms
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
951–1000 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en informatique (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science)
- Fee / year
- C$30,160
- Duration
- 90 credits; regular or co-op format (co-op adds paid work terms)
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter)
- English
- Taught in French: proof of French required for admission (see the French requirements page)
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie informatique (Bachelor of Computer Engineering)
- Fee / year
- C$32,140
- Duration
- 120 credits over about 5 years, including five paid four-month co-op work terms
- Intakes
- September (autumn) only
- English
- Taught in French: C1 (at least 500/699) in all four skills on a recognised French test, unless exempt
- Postgraduate
Maîtrise en informatique (Master of Science in Computer Science)
- Fee / year
- C$27,010
- Duration
- 45 credits; course-based streams include artificial intelligence and data science, and cybersecurity
- Intakes
- September (autumn); January (winter); May (summer)
- English
- Taught in French (one cybersecurity stream is designed for non-francophones)
- Postgraduate
Maîtrise en génie électrique (M.Ing. course-based or M.Sc.A. research)
- Fee / year
- C$27,010
- Duration
- 45 credits
- Intakes
- Course streams: September; research streams: September, January and May
- English
- Functional French needed to follow courses: C1 (500/699) in all four skills on a recognised test, unless exempt; good English for reading research
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie électrique (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering)
- Fee / year
- C$32,140
- Duration
- Full-time co-op engineering bachelor's with paid work terms (see programme page)
- Intakes
- September (autumn) – check the programme page
- English
- Taught in French: C1 French expected for engineering programmes
- Undergraduate
Baccalauréat en génie mécanique (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering)
- Fee / year
- C$32,140
- Duration
- Full-time co-op engineering bachelor's with paid work terms (see programme page)
- Intakes
- September (autumn) – check the programme page
- English
- Taught in French: C1 French expected for engineering programmes
- Postgraduate
Maîtrise en génie logiciel (Master's in Software Engineering)
- Fee / year
- C$27,010
- Duration
- Master's (see programme page for credits and format)
- Intakes
- Check the programme page
- English
- Taught in French
- Postgraduate
Maîtrise en gestion de l'ingénierie (Master's in Engineering Management)
- Fee / year
- C$27,010
- Duration
- Master's (see programme page for credits and format)
- Intakes
- Check the programme page
- English
- Taught in French
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en informatique (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science) | 90 credits; regular or co-op format (co-op adds paid work terms) | C$30,160 | ≈ ₹20.2 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie informatique (Bachelor of Computer Engineering) | 120 credits over about 5 years, including five paid four-month co-op work terms | C$32,140 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| Maîtrise en informatique (Master of Science in Computer Science) | 45 credits; course-based streams include artificial intelligence and data science, and cybersecurity | C$27,010 | ≈ ₹18.1 lakh |
| Maîtrise en génie électrique (M.Ing. course-based or M.Sc.A. research) | 45 credits | C$27,010 | ≈ ₹18.1 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie électrique (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering) | Full-time co-op engineering bachelor's with paid work terms (see programme page) | C$32,140 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| Baccalauréat en génie mécanique (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering) | Full-time co-op engineering bachelor's with paid work terms (see programme page) | C$32,140 | ≈ ₹21.5 lakh |
| Maîtrise en génie logiciel (Master's in Software Engineering) | Master's (see programme page for credits and format) | C$27,010 | ≈ ₹18.1 lakh |
| Maîtrise en gestion de l'ingénierie (Master's in Engineering Management) | Master's (see programme page for credits and format) | C$27,010 | ≈ ₹18.1 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Université de Sherbrooke with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- All levels (limited numbers); research doctorates
Exemption from supplemental international tuition
Value: You pay a much lower rate; for example a full-time doctoral study term drops to $1,555 tuition plus fees
Eligibility: Some international students qualify because of their status or because Quebec has an agreement with their country (limited numbers). Research doctoral students can apply for an exemption for full-time study terms.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - International students
USI Involvement Scholarship (USherbrooke International)
Value: See the UdeS scholarship directory
Eligibility: Supports the inclusion and involvement of international students at UdeS.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Applicants whose schooling was outside Quebec's CEGEP system, including Indian Class 12, are admitted to engineering on condition that they complete UdeS's preparatory certificate for undergraduate programmes (or an equivalent).
- UdeS publishes minimum grades for international bachelor's applicants on its 'cotes minimales exigées' page.
- All admitted engineering students must have very good French: C1 (500/699 or more) in all four skills unless exempt.
- Pay the confirmation deposit before 1 May for autumn entry or before 15 December for winter entry.
Postgraduate
- Master's in Electrical Engineering: a bachelor's in engineering with a cumulative average of at least 2.7 out of 4.3 or equivalent.
- The same page says applicants from outside Canada should be in the final year of an engineering programme of at least five years, so check with the faculty how a four-year B.Tech is assessed.
- Research streams need a professor who agrees to supervise you before admission.
- French at C1 level is expected for engineering master's programmes; good English is needed to read research.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's applicants)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's applicants)
- French test result (C1 for engineering) unless exempt
- Application fee of $106
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ, about $135) and study permit (about $150) after admission
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| French (all programmes) | Teaching is in French. Engineering asks for C1 (500/699 or more) in all four skills on a recognised test, unless exempt; weaker students may have to take extra French courses. |
| English | Not the language of teaching. Engineering master's pages say good English is needed to read scientific publications. |
| English test for admission | UdeS publishes English requirements on a separate page for programmes that need them; most do not. |
Accommodation and living costs
UdeS's estimate of yearly living costs for international students (updated August 2026) is about $25,985, not counting tuition. Local bus travel is included in tuition.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent, electricity, heating) | C$8,400per year | ≈ ₹5.6 lakh |
| Food and hygiene | C$8,400per year | ≈ ₹5.6 lakh |
| Health insurance (estimated premium) | C$900per year | ≈ ₹60,300 |
| Intercity transport | C$1,150per year | ≈ ₹77,050 |
| Other costs (health insurance, return travel, settling in)UdeS subtotal | C$3,650one-off and yearly | ≈ ₹2.4 lakh |
Campus and location
UdeS has a main campus and a Health Campus in Sherbrooke, and a campus in Longueuil on Montreal's South Shore. Some master's programmes, such as computer science, are also offered in Longueuil.
- Faculties of engineering, science, management (École de gestion), law, medicine and health sciences, education, humanities and physical activity sciences.
- Engineering degrees are full-time co-op programmes that alternate study terms and paid four-month work terms.
- Urban transport in Sherbrooke is included in tuition.
- The Longueuil Campus is on Montreal's South Shore, so some graduate students can study close to Montreal.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Co-op is central at UdeS. In computer engineering, students complete five paid work terms of four months, about 20 months of work experience before graduating. See our Canada guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Canada
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Canada. Our country guide covers them in detail:
Other universities in Canada
Photo: aka Tman from Guelph.........Ontario, CANADA, CC BY 2.0 PublicUniversity of Toronto (official website, opens in a new tab)
Toronto, CanadaOften chosen for Computer Science & IT, Life Sciences, Engineering
Photo: CjayD, CC BY 2.0 PublicOften chosen for Life Sciences, Business & Management, Engineering
Photo: JFVoll, CC BY-SA 4.0 PublicUniversity of Waterloo (official website, opens in a new tab)
Waterloo, CanadaOften chosen for Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Data Science & AI
Photo: Krylan22, CC BY-SA 4.0 PublicUniversity of Windsor (official website, opens in a new tab)
Windsor, CanadaOften chosen for Engineering, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0), CC0 PublicMcGill University (official website, opens in a new tab)
Montreal, CanadaOften chosen for Life Sciences, Engineering, Law
Photo: WinterforceMedia WinterE229, Public domain PublicUniversity of Alberta (official website, opens in a new tab)
Edmonton, CanadaOften chosen for Engineering, Data Science & AI, Life Sciences
FAQs
Is the Université de Sherbrooke taught in English?
No. Teaching is in French. Engineering programmes ask for C1 French in all four skills, so you need strong French before you apply.
How much are the fees for international students?
For autumn 2026, an engineering, IT or science bachelor's study term costs $15,080 including incidental fees ($16,070 in co-op programmes). A course-based master's term in these fields costs $13,505 and a research master's term $11,145.
Can I join an engineering bachelor's straight after Class 12?
UdeS admits students from outside Quebec's CEGEP system on condition that they complete its preparatory certificate (or an equivalent) first.
Is my four-year B.Tech enough for a master's in engineering?
Check with the faculty. The electrical engineering master's page says applicants from outside Canada should be in the final year of an engineering programme of at least five years.
What does it cost to live in Sherbrooke?
UdeS estimates about $25,985 a year for international students, including $8,400 for housing and $8,400 for food, plus about $3,650 in other costs such as travel and settling in.
Sources
- UdeS: Tuition fees for international students (autumn 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Living costs for international students (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Scholarships for international students (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: International students hub (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Baccalauréat en informatique (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Baccalauréat en génie informatique (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Maîtrise en informatique (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Maîtrise en génie électrique (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Engineering programmes (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Student enrolment 2025–2026 (opens in a new tab)
- UdeS: Our history (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.usherbrooke.ca (opens in a new tab)
Check the latest details