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Explore computer science, cybersecurity research, forestry ecology doctorates, and Canadian National Capital Region fellowships at UQO.
Institutional Overview
Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), part of the Université du Québec network, maintains main campuses in Gatineau (facing Ottawa) and Saint-Jérôme in the Laurentians. UQO is recognized for high-impact research in cybersecurity, forestry ecology, social work, nursing, psychoeducation, and project management.
- Type
- Public Comprehensive Research University
- Campus
- Alexandre-Taché & Lucien-Brault (Gatineau), Saint-Jérôme Campus (Laurentides)
- Accreditation
- Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec / Université du Québec
- Admissions
- Quebec DEC or Canadian Grade 12 / international bachelor credentials
- Language
- French (minimum TFI 750 or DELF B2); select graduate seminars in English
- Aid
- FRQNT, FRQSC, SSHRC, NSERC and UQO Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
- Institut des Sciences de la Forêt Tempérée (ISFORT) international forestry ecology research
- Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence laboratory research close to federal government partners
- Project management and digital transformation graduate center
- Leading nursing and psychoeducation clinics serving Western Quebec
Featured Academic Degrees & Curricula
Baccalauréat en informatique
Cooperative computer science degree with concentrations in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
Maîtrise en gestion de projet (MGP)
Internationally accredited PMI project management degree emphasizing strategic risk, agility, and public sector governance.
Doctorat en sciences et technologies de l'information
Advanced doctoral research in wireless sensor networks, machine learning algorithms, and secure cloud architectures.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
Bourse d'Excellence au Doctorat UQO - ISFORT
Four-year funded doctoral fellowship at the Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences (ISFORT) investigating climate resilience in temperate biomes.
Baccalauréat en informatique (Régime Coopératif) Enrolment
Comprehensive undergraduate degree featuring three paid industry work terms in software engineering, cloud systems, and cyber defense.
Stage de Recherche en Cybersécurité et Intelligence Artificielle
16-week intensive research internship at the UQO Cyber Defense Lab investigating intrusion detection and zero-trust architectures.
Maîtrise en gestion de projet (MGP) Enrolment
Postgraduate master's degree accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center.
Bourse d'Excellence du Conseil de recherches UQO
Merit award for master's students pursuing thesis research in computer science, data analytics, or computational modeling.
Doctorat en sciences et technologies de l'information Enrolment
Doctoral research program addressing advanced algorithms, computer vision, cloud computing security, and embedded IoT systems.
Bourse d'Implication Sociale et Régionale UQO
Grant awarded to student-led social development projects in Western Quebec and the Laurentides regions.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Dr. Christian Messier
Professeur titulaire et Chercheur émérite · Institut des sciences de la forêt tempérée (ISFORT)
Dr. Christian Messier is Canada Research Chair in Forest Resilience and Global Change, specializing in adaptive forest management and urban greening.
Dr. Luigi Logrippo
Professeur émérite en informatique · Département d'informatique et d'ingénierie
Dr. Luigi Logrippo conducts foundational research into formal verification, cybersecurity protocols, and security policies for complex network systems.
Dr. Stéphane Bouchard
Professeur titulaire et Titulaire de Chaire · Département de psychoéducation et de psychologie
Dr. Stéphane Bouchard holds the Canada Research Chair in Clinical Cyberpsychology, investigating immersive VR interventions for anxiety and trauma.
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