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University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC)

Explore world-renowned atmospheric icing research, aluminum engineering doctorates, and boreal forest science at UQAC in Québec.

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Institutional Overview & Campus Profile

The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) is a dynamic research university in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Québec, globally renowned for its international atmospheric icing research centre (CENGIVRE), aluminum metallurgical engineering, and digital art production studios.

Institution type
Public Research University (Université du Québec Network)
Campus location
Chicoutimi Campus & NAD Centre Montréal
Accreditation
Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec
Admissions channel
Fall term (March 1) and Winter term (November 1)
Instruction language
French (primary instructional language; research thesis in English permitted)
Financial aid & support
FRQNT Doctoral Scholarships, UQAC Merit Awards, Mitacs Accelerate

Institutional Research Strengths

Featured Academic Degrees & Professional Programs

Verified Scholarships & Academic Opportunities

Documented Faculty & Research Supervisors

Prof. Ghislain Samson

Rector

Prof. Ghislain Samson is Rector in the Office of the Rector & Educational Research at University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC), conducting advanced research in Higher education pedagogy, STEM curriculum innovation, Regional university development.

Topics: Higher education pedagogy, STEM curriculum innovation, Regional university development, Vocational educational transitions

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Prof. Masoud Farzaneh

Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering & Atmospheric Icing

Prof. Masoud Farzaneh is Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering & Atmospheric Icing in the Department of Applied Sciences & CENGIVRE at University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC), conducting advanced research in Atmospheric icing on power networks, High voltage electrical insulation, Cold climate renewable energy.

Topics: Atmospheric icing on power networks, High voltage electrical insulation, Cold climate renewable energy, Surface hydrophobicity

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Prof. Annie Deslauriers

Professor of Forest Ecology & Tree Physiology

Prof. Annie Deslauriers is Professor of Forest Ecology & Tree Physiology in the Department of Fundamental Sciences at University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC), conducting advanced research in Boreal forest xylogenesis, Dendroecology and climate change, Carbon allocation in conifers.

Topics: Boreal forest xylogenesis, Dendroecology and climate change, Carbon allocation in conifers, Wildfire regeneration dynamics

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Admissions & Verification Guidance

All listings are compiled from official university sources and reviewed under OpenField editorial standards. Program availability, scholarship quotas, and entry requirements are subject to university revisions. Applicants should confirm all deadlines with University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC)'s official admissions office.

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