Université de Sherbrooke
Canada | Sherbrooke, Canada
Canada | Sherbrooke, Canada
Located in the Province of Quebec, Canada, the Université de Sherbrooke is a French-speaking institution that offers an internationally recognized and respected academic education. With over 40,500 students, including 10,200 enrolled in the University of the Third Age, the university has been welcoming international students since its inception. Currently, 2,200 international students from 96 countries attend the university. Over 82% of students are from outside the Sherbrooke region. The university employs 6,634 people, including 3,800 professors, lecturers, and clinical professors.
In Quebec, universities are the sole providers of higher education, as the North American system does not include grandes écoles or private institutions. North American universities, like Université de Sherbrooke, are regarded as prestigious and provide high-quality education with recognized degrees, comparable to Europe's prestigious higher education institutes (grandes écoles), but are more affordable. The university is located in southern Quebec, approximately 150 km from Montréal, 220 km from Québec City, and 40 km from the U.S. border.
The Université de Sherbrooke holds notable rankings across various global platforms. In the QS World University Rankings (2025), the university is ranked between 851st and 900th globally. According to Times Higher Education (2020), it is placed between 601st and 800th worldwide. In the CWUR World University Rankings (2024), the university is ranked 598th out of over 20,000 institutions, placing it in the top 2.9% globally. Additionally, in Maclean's University Rankings (2023), it ranks 15th among medical/doctoral universities in Canada. These rankings highlight the university's dedication to providing high-quality education and fostering a diverse academic environment.
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