Bishop's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2404 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #673 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #57 of 101 | In Canada |
| #15 of 17 | In Quebec State |
| #2 of 2 | In Sherbrooke |
| #581 of 2,119 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ubishops.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Collegial Diploma (DEC), or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April). Also 2 Summer Sessions (May-August) |
| Enrollment | 2,756 |
We've calculated the 80% acceptance rate for Bishop's University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Bishop's University has published 2,448 scientific papers with 31,307 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Law, and Engineering.
Bishop's University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 23 | 56 |
| 1992 | 50 | 97 |
| 1993 | 34 | 90 |
| 1994 | 29 | 97 |
| 1995 | 28 | 73 |
| 1996 | 28 | 91 |
| 1997 | 16 | 127 |
| 1998 | 29 | 112 |
| 1999 | 15 | 160 |
| 2000 | 19 | 178 |
| 2001 | 31 | 156 |
| 2002 | 36 | 233 |
| 2003 | 35 | 240 |
| 2004 | 28 | 269 |
| 2005 | 51 | 326 |
| 2006 | 47 | 392 |
| 2007 | 65 | 508 |
| 2008 | 70 | 643 |
| 2009 | 53 | 753 |
| 2010 | 63 | 782 |
| 2011 | 62 | 858 |
| 2012 | 61 | 1010 |
| 2013 | 70 | 1117 |
| 2014 | 70 | 1188 |
| 2015 | 98 | 1346 |
| 2016 | 75 | 1485 |
| 2017 | 86 | 1506 |
| 2018 | 104 | 2115 |
| 2019 | 96 | 2151 |
| 2020 | 140 | 2579 |
| 2021 | 124 | 2953 |
| 2022 | 134 | 2929 |
| 2023 | 106 | 3282 |
Tuition
| International studetns | International fees, 511.26-570.91 per credit (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Tuition Fees for Quebec residents, 75.77 per credit; Tuition Fees for Out-of-province residents, 221.06 per credit; (CAD) |
Bishop's University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bishop's University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Education, Leadership |
|---|
Bishop's University alumni
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Michael Ondaatje
- Occupations
- university teachernovelistpedagoguewriterscreenwriter
- Biography
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Philip Michael Ondaatje is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian poet, fiction writer, essayist, novelist, editor, and filmmaker.
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Reginald Fessenden
- Occupations
- physicistinventorengineeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Reginald Aubrey Fessenden was a Canadian-born inventor who received hundreds of patents in various fields, most notably ones related to radio and sonar.
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Johnny Reid
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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John Kirkland Reid is a Scottish-Canadian country music artist. Reid moved to Canada in July 1989 when he was 16. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland. He graduated from Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario, in 1992. Reid went on to attend Bishop's University in Lennoxville, Quebec, where he met his wife (and was a kicker on the varsity football team).
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Allen Chastanet
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Allen Michael Chastanet is a Saint Lucian businessman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia from 2016 to 2021. He is currently the Leader of the Opposition of Saint Lucia and the political leader of the United Workers Party as well as the parliamentary representative for Micoud South constituency.
Bishop's University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Entrepreneurship | Management |
|---|---|
| Chair : Representation of Algebras | Mathematics |
| Course/Programme : Collaborative Studies | Arts and Humanities, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering |
| Course/Programme : Multidisciplinary Studies | Business and Commerce, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, International Studies, Medicine, Social Studies, Sports |
| Department/Division : Humanities | Art History, Arts and Humanities, Canadian Studies, Classical Languages, English, Film, Fine Arts, French Studies, German, Greek (Classical), History, Italian, Japanese, Jazz and Popular Music, Latin, Modern Languages, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy, Religion, Sculpture, Spanish, Theatre, Writing |
| Department/Division : Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences | Criminology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Gerontology, International Economics, International Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Group : Modélisation en Imagerie, Vision et Réseaux de neurones | Neurosciences |
| Group : Plato | Philosophy |
| Research Division : Crossing Borders Research Cluster | African Studies |
| Research Division : Eastern Townships | Regional Studies |
| Research Division : Modern History of Europe and Africa | Modern History |
| Research Division : Multi-scale Climate and Environmental Change | Environmental Studies, Meteorology |
| Research Division : Psychological Health and Well-being | Health Sciences, Psychology |
| Research Division : Stellar Astrophysics and Relativity Research Cluster | Astrophysics |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing |
| School : Continuing Education | English, Fine Arts, Italian, Museum Studies, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture |
| School : Education | Art Education, Curriculum, Education, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, Humanities and Social Science Education, Leadership, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Spanish, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1843 |
| Motto | Recti Cultus Pectora Roborant Sound learning strengthens the spirit |
| Colors | purple, gray |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2600 College St. Sherbrooke, Québec, J1M 1Z7 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 173,000 |