OpenFieldUniversité de Hearst
Discover block-model degree programs, Northern Ontario community development grants, and francophone leadership fellowships at Université de Hearst.
Institutional Overview
Université de Hearst is an independent francophone public university in Northern Ontario with campuses in Hearst, Kapuskasing, and Timmins. Operating on a distinctive block-scheduling model, UHearst offers intensive immersion programs in business administration, psychology, interdisciplinary human studies, and management.
- Type
- Public Francophone University
- Campus
- Hearst, Kapuskasing & Timmins Campuses, Ontario
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Colleges and Universities of Ontario
- Admissions
- Direct admission with secondary diploma or college transfer credentials
- Language
- French (TCF/DELF B2 or equivalent bilingual proficiency)
- Aid
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) & UHearst Excellence Awards
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
- Modular block scheduling enabling in-depth study of one course at a time
- Francophone Northern community development, indigenous reconciliation, and rural vitality
- Applied management, human resources, and business analytics for community enterprises
- Small-cohort interactive seminars and personalized faculty mentorship
Featured Academic Degrees & Curricula
Baccalauréat en administration des affaires (BAA)
Block-scheduled program covering strategic entrepreneurship, regional economic development, organizational finance, and managerial ethics.
Baccalauréat ès arts en psychologie
Foundational and developmental psychology, mental health interventions in rural environments, and neurobehavioural science.
Baccalauréat interdisciplinaire en études humaines
Cross-disciplinary exploration of Francophone identities, political philosophy, environmental ethics, and community sociology.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
Bourse d'Excellence du Recteur UHearst
Merit-based admission scholarship awarded to incoming francophone undergraduate students demonstrating academic excellence.
Baccalauréat en administration des affaires (BAA) Enrolment
Four-year undergraduate degree offered through one-course-at-a-time modular block structure focusing on managerial innovation.
Stage en Développement Communautaire du Nord de l'Ontario
Applied 12-week community economic development internship with northern municipal councils, cooperatives, and health networks.
Baccalauréat ès arts en psychologie Enrolment
Undergraduate degree examining mental health dynamics, cognitive behavioural methodologies, and community well-being in rural settings.
Subvention d'Initiative Rurale et Francophonie UHearst
Targeted research and social innovation grant for undergraduate field investigations into linguistic preservation and sustainable northern economies.
Certificat en gestion des ressources humaines Enrolment
One-year specialized certificate in modern human resource practices, employment law, workplace safety, and organizational dynamics.
Bourse d'Engagement Communautaire UHearst
Undergraduate award recognizing outstanding volunteer service and cultural promotion in Northern Ontario francophone communities.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Dr. Luc Bussières
Professeur et Recteur · Département des études humaines et sociales
Dr. Luc Bussières investigates transformative pedagogical models in minority-language higher education and rural community resilience.
Dr. Marc Johnson
Professeur agrégé en administration · Département d'administration des affaires
Dr. Marc Johnson specializes in enterprise sustainability, regional cooperative structures, and strategic entrepreneurship across northern regions.
Dr. Sophie Boissonneault
Professeure adjointe en psychologie · Département de psychologie
Dr. Sophie Boissonneault conducts research into community-based psychological health strategies and remote health service delivery models.
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