Université de Sherbrooke

  • 2500, boul de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 2R1view map
  • (819) 821-7686
  • (800) 267-8337
  • March 01, 2010
  • Multiple deadlines
  • www.usherbrooke.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1954
  • University
  • Comprehensive
  • French
  • 9,618
  • 3,108
  • $267 Million
  • $88 Million
  • 2,169,432
  • Jean Charest - Quebec Premier

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Renowned co-op program with placements in each year of studies
  2. Research-oriented
  3. Main campus on side of Mont Bellevue; pleasant views, open space
  4. Health-sciences campus is part of large hospital complex
  5. Large number of international students

Courses With Kudos

Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering Education, Management, Law, Pharmacology

Student Sound Offs

"There's a good mix of theory and practice, which allows us to better understand the material. The professors aren't just theorists; they have experience in the field."

"Sherbrooke is really a student town (15% of the Sherbrooke population are students) and these students come from all over Quebec and even from all over the world. So there's a very nice atmosphere on campus."

"My course of study offers internships in the middle of each academic year. These internships allow you to be immersed in your future work environment."

"The professors are very close to the students and very available to help us."

"Some professors who come from the world of business are not suited for teaching. They know their field, but they aren't good instructors."

"I particularly like the library ... They give you an e-mail reminder when books are due, and you can renew online."

"The sports centre is a nice place, and not expensive. It's totally free to book courts and to access the pool. It allows us to relax, to play sports, and to do activities with friends."

"It is medium size, which, in my opinion, makes it 'warmer' than the big universities, where the atmosphere is more impersonal."

"The location of the university is magnificent, with nice, clean green spaces. The fountain is nice too. It's really the cleanliness of the grounds and its position on the mountain that give it its beauty."

"I like that the university isn't in a big city like Montreal or Toronto, and that people are more welcoming. Students come from all over Quebec, so there's a good cultural exchange."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Université de Sherbrooke
Institution size classification: Medium   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. Latest survey update: October 2009
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

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Canadian University Report - Student Survey
Third Party Data - additonal indicators

Refine your results by selecting a field of study (the default is all fields of study combined).

Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $2,342 $4,842

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction A A-

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education A- A-
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality B+ B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students A- A-
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty A B
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback B+ B
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising A- B-
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 1

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling B B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process A B
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from B- B
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree B+ B-
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities B+ B-

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere A A-
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus A- B
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities A- B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security A+ A
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas A A-
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B+ B

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size A- B+
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 59 210
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 13% 9%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 76% 39%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 10% 52%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 24% 29%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 73% 59%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 3% 13%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus A- B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network A B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus A B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms B B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus B+ A-
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line B+ A-
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment B+ B+

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities B+ B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls B B
Satisfaction with Student Residences C+ C+
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A- B+
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities A A-

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B+ B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A- A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings A- B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff A A-
Library Expenditures per Student $939 $1,150
Library holdings per Student 226 319

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Sometimes Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Sometimes Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Rarely Rarely

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Often Often
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings Very Often Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read 3 to 5 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Sometimes Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More 1 or 2 None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services A- B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 72% 67%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $358 $691
CIS Top Three Finishes 1 2

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services A- B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling B B-
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 24% 55%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore A- B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 86% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 86% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 36% 44%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 2% 3%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 5% 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 2% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $2,342 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $2,342 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,852 $5,525
Room and Board Min N/A $6,874
Room and Board Max N/A $8,751
Off-Campus Housing Min $2,976 $4,527
Off-Campus Housing Max $3,560 $5,670

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance B- C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries C+ C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships C+ C+

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment A- B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers A+ B
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation A- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge A- B-
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities B- C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 45% 42%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 55% 58%
Percentage of International Students 4% 6%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 625 707
International Collaborations 232 272
Total Research ($ Millions) $88 $80
Total research per faculty N/A $104,080
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $30 $25
Granting Council dollars per faculty $34,828 $31,529

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 870 727
% Faculty Male 69% 66%
% Faculty Female 31% 34%