Université de Hearst - About us

About us

Université de Hearst

We are the Université de Hearst. We dream of innovation in the world of education. To this day, we are a francophone university that rethinks the future of post-secondary education in Canada. At Université de Hearst success is measured differently. We know there are as many students as there are ways to learn. We adapt to each and every one of our students and rethink success one course at a time. We are firm believers that a university must be, in every aspect, a center for excellence and innovation. We believe it must also be an active partner for the communities it serves. Students come to us for personal and professional growth and inspiration, to become active and efficient members of a fast-paced developing world, as well as problem-solvers facing the many challenges and changes in our societies.

At first glance

Université de Hearst defines itself as a Francophone learning ecosystem, as innovative as it is engaging. It is intended 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 everyone is essential. To this end, it prioritizes:

• supporting the development of each person;
• developing human and professional skills;
• pursuing a personal and collective quest;
• practising increasingly independent thinking.

Mission

Université de Hearst

Our campuses are located in communities where the French-language is valued and well-established in northeastern Ontario : Hearst, Kapuskasing and Timmins.

3 campuses

Our affiliated institute Le Groupe Innovanor strengthens business and community partnerships by creating innovative solutions that combines knowledge and action. This new insight is then transferred to businesses, organizations and community members, primarily throughout Northeastern Ontario, but also to official language minority communities in Ontario and Canada.

Affiliated institute

Block-delivered courses are a unique and dynamic way to learn. A block is mainly 3 weeks devoted to a specific subject, with one 3-hour lesson per day, normally four days per week, including assessments. Acquiring new knowledge, one course at a time in blocks, makes it easier to integrate and consolidate the knowledge students need to acquire. In North America, only a dozen post-secondary institutions offer block courses, and Université de Hearst is the only one to do so in French.

Block plan (since 2014)

Université de Hearst sees itself as a team player in Ontario's post-secondary industry. This is why we are developing business relationships with numerous partners across the globe.

Partnerships

As of September 2023, students from 15 countries are attending Université de Hearst. Diversity is part of our DNA as we continue to value it in every aspect of our students and faculty members every day life. Our new International Office has been developed to better integrate and serve students from all over the world in their academic journey, as well as into our communities, businesses and organizations.

Student diversity

Quick facts

Université de Hearst

History

Students profile

Financial overview

Short-term development priorities

Institutional reform

History

Autonomy

2022

Université de Hearst

2014

French Language Services Act

2013

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Collège Universitaire de Hearst

1971-1972

Affiliation to Laurentian University

1963

Collège de Hearst

1959

Affiliation to Sudbury University

1957

Founding of the Hearst Seminary

1953

Firmly anchored in the landscape of Northern Ontario, Université de Hearst has a rich history with deep roots, just like the nature that surrounds it, giving it a unique personality. We are the University of the North: proud of our history, our region and our language!

Post-graduation work permit

Employment rate

Students from 15 countries around the globe

FTE growth

166%

Evolution of UdeH student population in FTE's

Established in Northern-Ontario

Enrollment growth rate

20%

New student enrollment

10 %

Students profile

block course delivery

Unlike the traditional semester, in which a person takes five courses simultaneously, the block course format allows students to take one course at a time. Our semesters also consist of five courses, which are offered one block at a time, allowing students to concentrate on one subject and move on to the next when completed.

Interdisciplinarity : think outside the box

Interdisciplinary studies are designed to broaden students’ skills by training them to go beyond the boundaries of a single concentration. Their thought process evolves to cross boundaries, giving them the tools to analyze principles, methods and skills across all disciplines.

Over 20 % of all employers in our region are members of our network and have a formal collaboration agreement with us.

Mandatory internships in all programs

Experiential learning approach immerses students directly in a work environment, giving them the ability to learn, develop knowledge and skills in a real life setting.

Experiential learning in all programs

Recruitment : Internationalisation and extra-regional

readiness and employability of our graduates

Université de Hearst’s first international cohort consisted of 1 student from Ivory Coast and was welcomed in September of 2013. From that year on, our recruitment efforts in international and extra-regional areas have been increasingly successful. As of September 1st 2023, 71 % of our student body consists of international students.

Institutional reform

Université de Hearst's key differentiators

*New! Thanks to a partnership with UQAT, students can pursue a certificate that gives access to CPA.

Study of human and social issues

Graduate studies

Business administration and management

Undergraduate studies

Graduate diploma in psychotherapy

Psychology

Programs offering

The student experience is at the heart of our activities. That's why our diversified, personalized and constantly evolving services meet the varied needs of all our students.

growth in faculty members

15%

growth in administrative staff

45%

Our independent status and the additional funding received from the Ministry, allowed us to acquire a significant amount of various talents. Our team is now ready to fulfill the responsibilities of the ongoing development of our organisation over the next decade.

Financial overview

Student services

our devoted staff

Being a small francophone university based in northeastern Ontario, our financial situation has always been a challenge. The 2014 reform of our pedagogical model was aimed at achieving a level of profitability ensuring a sustainable future. The year 2014 is also an important milestone as it marks the first year we welcomed an international student, paving the way towards our international recruitment success.

Université de Hearst financial snapshot

Procedures

Management

Financing

Strenghten the organizational and operational model

Raise the profile of université de hearst

Visibility

Notoriety

Partnerships

Networking

Student housing

Student services

Pedagological model

Programs offering

enhance student experience

Short-term development priorities

Our personalized approach means every effort is made to accompany students to reach their full potential. Our priorities are focused around our diversified student body. As a growin g institution, we believe our short-term development must prioritize our students, our communities and our partners.

25 people per group.

Small groups

No more stressful end-of-term sessions.

Regular study rhythm

An innovative formula for success.

Hands-on experience.

Field trips

One course at a time

What is the block plan?

Block courses are a unique and dynamic way to study. A block is 3 weeks devoted to a subject, with one 3-hour course per day, normally from Monday to Thursday, including assessments. Learning one course at a time in blocks makes it easier to integrate and consolidate the knowledge you need to acquire. In North America, only a dozen post-secondary institutions offer block courses, and Université de Hearst is the only one to do so in French.

Le Groupe InnovaNor is the unifying organization for the Learning Integration Centres of l'Université de Hearst. These centres are extensions of l'UdeH’s programs and provide various services to our communities. They also serve as a training ground where students can gain experience in pertinent fields of research in Northern Ontario, such as:

• economic, social and community development (CRRIDEC);
• mental health (Centre Labelle Centre);

• information management, history and documentary heritage (Centre d'archives de la Grande Zone argileuse);

• immigration (Northeastern Ontario Settlement Services).

Since 2014, Université de Hearst has seen a 166% Full Time Equivalences growth.

At first glance

Services

Clubs and Discussion Groups

Student Association

Student Housing

Campus Security

Computer and Technology

Student Learning Centre

Financial Aid

Student Mentoring Program

Career and Professional Development Centre

International Office

Health and Wellness

Study Counseling

Accessibility

We are delighted to welcome these new students and are determined to ensure their success.

Back to campus

This fall, Université de Hearst welcomed 108 new students, including 77 from abroad.

Back to campus

Record year! Université de Hearst has a 20% growth in total students enrollment since last fall.

eCampus

OPAO

D2L Wave platform

3 partnerships with universities in France

5 partnerships with Canadian universities

4 partnerships with colleges

Partnerships

Part-time or on-contract employees

12

Maintenance staff

Administrative staff

33

Lecturers

28

Full-time faculty members

21

2023-24 staff overview