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A city where the immensity of the landscapes is matched only by the warmth and hospitality of its people, Saguenay is the destination for students who want to study in exceptional conditions, where the perfect balance between urban energy and nature truly exists! Not sure where to pursue your studies? Still hesitating about which city to choose? Keep reading 😉
We have different teaching methods
Are you an international student? This section is for you!
In Québec, our professors teach in ways that are quite different from what you may be used to in Europe, Africa, or elsewhere. Here, we follow a North American, style collaborative approach, where interaction between students and teachers is highly encouraged. Studying here in Saguenay is a great opportunity to discover a whole new way of learning!
We all have something to learn from one another, and thanks to the many exchange programs offered in our educational institutions, you’ll have the chance to complete your studies abroad, earn a dual degree (or a degree equivalency), and experience one or more gap years. And why not follow that with a work visa to gain enriching professional and cultural experiences?
Settling in Saguenay means choosing the perfect balance between urban energy and vast natural landscapes.
Whether you’re on your own, with a partner, friends, or family, whether you’re here to study, work, vacation, or make it your home, Saguenay reveals itself differently through every season. Planning to come here for your studies first? Once you try it, you’ll fall in love with it. We bet you’ll never want to leave Saguenay!
We’re an affordable city
It’s well known that major urban centers are becoming more and more expensive. When it comes to housing, including access to home ownership, getting around, or enjoying leisure activities, the cost of living is much more accessible in Saguenay. Your purchasing power simply goes further here!
We know how to have fun
Studying is great, but being able to enjoy your free time and discover a huge variety of activities is even better! Many say Saguenay is a paradise for outdoor lovers: dog sledding, cross‑country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, hiking, ice fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, cycling, mountain biking, nature stays, boating, rock climbing, the list of things you can do outside your classes is long. Whether you’re solo, with friends, as a couple, or with family, there’s always something to explore!
More into urban vibes and nightlife? Between cultural attractions, festivals, parties, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops, there’s something for everyone.
We’re a city surrounded by nature
That’s the advantage of living in such a beautiful four‑season region. Outdoor activities and nature adventures are just steps away from the city and ready for you to enjoy. It’s a true playground for hiking, skiing, biking, kayaking, snowmobiling, and so much more. There’s something here for every outdoor enthusiast.
We’re a city where life is good
Choosing to settle in Saguenay means choosing a high quality of life. Saguenay offers the tranquility of a city immersed in nature, combined with the vitality of regional industries and the lively urban centers filled with restaurants, shops, and attractions.
We’re close to major cities
With the Aéroport Saguenay-Bagotville, you can reach the metropolis quickly by air. And since Saguenay is less than 2 hours from Québec City and about 5 hours from Montréal by car, it’s easy to plan getaways to larger urban centers whenever you like.
We offer exclusive programs
That’s right, our city and regional educational institutions have developed specialties in programs you won’t find anywhere else, with training whose excellence is proven and widely recognized.
These exclusive programs make it easier to enter the job market. Take the opportunity to become one of the graduates known for their efficiency and strong skills, highly valued by the employers who hire them! It’s the perfect way to start your career with a distinctive education that gives you a solid foundation for your professional future.
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi – UQAC
UQAC offers more than 250 programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. From bachelor’s degrees to master’s and doctoral programs, UQAC covers a wide range of fields such as arts, languages, computer science, economics and business, engineering, biology, and the humanities.
To explore all their programs, click here.
CÉGEP de Chicoutimi
The college offers more than twenty pre‑university and technical programs, including over a dozen exclusive to the region. Human sciences, visual arts, computer science, forestry, civil engineering, many options are available across diverse fields. It also offers seven health programs, such as Emergency Pre‑Hospital Care, Respiratory Therapy Techniques, and Physiotherapy Techniques.
Discover all the programs here.
CÉGEP de Jonquière
With 28 programs, including 2 exclusive ones, the Cégep de Jonquière stands out for its Media Communications Technology (journalism, radio, advertising) and its Film and Television Production Technology programs.
To see all their programs, visit their website.
CFP Jonquière
CFP Jonquière offers no fewer than 25 programs, ranging from surveying and geomatics to industrial drafting and even sommelier training.
Visit their page to find out if one of their programs matches your interests.
CFP du Grand‑Fjord
The Grand‑Fjord Vocational Training Center offers 26 training programs across 6 sectors, spread out among 5 well‑equipped facilities that cover the entire territory served by the Centre de services scolaire des Rives‑du‑Saguenay.
Their current activities focus on the following six fields:
- Aesthetic care
- Motorized equipment maintenance
- Administration and commerce
- Health
- Environment and land management
- Metallurgy
To learn more, visit their website.
We have jobs waiting for you
After completing your studies, you’ll be able to enter the workforce right away and find a job that matches your interests. If you want to work while studying, that’s also possible. Saguenay has plenty of student jobs, making it easy to balance school and work. Thinking about working here after your studies? There are jobs waiting for you right outside our educational institutions.
To explore available positions, visit emplois02.
We can’t wait to welcome you
What’s great about Saguenay is that if you love studying here, you can also choose to settle down and work here. With a job market that’s especially favorable to graduates, you’ll easily find a position that matches your qualifications and aligns with what you’re passionate about.
Have we convinced you to come study with us? Visit the websites of the city’s educational institutions and apply to the program that inspires you most.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Apply to Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Apply to CÉGEP de Jonquière
Apply to CÉGEP de Chicoutimi
Apply to CFP Jonquière
Apply to CFP du Grand-Fjord
Apply to CFGA Jonquière
Apply to CFGA des Rives-du-Saguenay
