Université de Hearst is a public French-language university located in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Hearst, Kapuskasing, and Timmins. Established in 1953, it became an independent institution in 2021. The university offers programs in Liberal Arts, Psychology, Business, and Interdisciplinary Human and Social Sciences, primarily serving the Franco-Ontarian community.
| Acronym | UdeH |
| Nickname | UdeH |
| Motto / Slogan | That They Might Know You |
| Colour | Gold, Blue and Green |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 0 |
| Location | Hearst, Ontario, Canada |
| Address | Hearst Campus Box 580 60, 9e Rue Hearst ON P0L 1N0 |
The University of Hearst defines itself as an innovative and engaging Francophone learning ecosystem. It aims to be a breeding ground for actors and talents who contribute positively to the improvement of their environment, in a complex world where valuing the inclusion of every individual is essential.
The University of Hearst is a calm and inspiring environment where anything is possible, where every person matters, and where teaching, like fertile ground, rethinks success one course at a time and shapes the great minds of tomorrow.
To provide innovative and engaging francophone education.
To foster personal and professional development.
To promote inclusion and diversity
To serve as a partner for community development.
Liberal Arts, Psychology, Business, and Interdisciplinary Human and Social Sciences
From the impressive nature that surrounds it to its superior teaching quality, the University of Hearst has remarkable characteristics rarely seen elsewhere. We are the University of the North, whose vast territory in the heart of the boreal forest is a change of scenery in itself! Discovering it is an inexhaustible source of surprises and pleasure.
We are the university that speaks French, thinks in French, and understands all the accents of the Francophonie. Our openness to the world fosters an inclusive and safe environment where everyone feels welcome. We are proud of our French roots and we work to promote our language.
We are the university that is reimagining university life by innovating in its teaching methods. Our block course format fosters student success, allowing them to acquire deeper knowledge one course at a time. Small class sizes, close supervision, and experiential learning support skills development. We train people who think, question, rethink, act, and innovate!
The UdeH Student Association brings student life to life on our campuses. Participating in the various activities it organizes enriches a student's university experience and their personal and academic journey. Have a question or activity ideas? Don't hesitate to contact the association members on your campus.
International Students:
Submit official secondary-school transcripts and diploma, plus any exam results (e.g., final year exam, Baccalaureate) — in the original language and translated into English or French.
If the previous study was not in French or English, the applicant must have spent at least 3 years full-time in a program taught in French or English.
For students with credentials like the International Baccalaureate (IB): IB is accepted if the student achieved at least 24 points overall in six subjects (three higher-level and three standard-level), with equivalences for HL subjects with grade.
Language Proficiency:
Instruction at Université de Hearst is in French (it is a francophone university).
Therefore proof of proficiency in French is required if your previous education was not in French.
– Curriculum vitae and cover letter
– Post-secondary transcripts**
– Valid (unexpired) photo ID issued by a federal, provincial, territorial or state government
Entry requirements vary by program. Check the program page for requirements.
– Curriculum vitae and cover letter
– Post-secondary transcripts**
– Valid (unexpired) photo ID issued by a federal, provincial, territorial or state government
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +18008871781
Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC)
Universities Canada
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario
Aurélie Lacassagne, a well-known figure in the pan-Canadian academic world, has distinguished herself over the years through her commitment to the Francophonie and the numerous positions she has held in acad... read more
A specialist in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism, he primarily teaches psychopathology courses in the psychology program. His research and clinical interventions focus on self-regulation and its role in child development, in both autistic and neurotypical children.
In 1959 the school was incorporated under the name Collège de Hearst to focus on university studies. It was affiliated with the University of Sudbury in 1957 and later to Laurentian University in 1963. In 1972, it became the Collège universitaire de Hearst and ceased providing college programs to concentrate exclusively on university programs. I... read more
