Bishop's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2232 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #639 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #55 of 101 | In Canada |
| #15 of 17 | In Quebec State |
| #2 of 2 | In Sherbrooke |
| #533 of 1,946 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ubishops.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| 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 82% 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 2,183 scientific papers with 29,202 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, Physics, Environmental Science, Law, and Sociology.
Bishop's University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30 | 81 |
| 1991 | 22 | 55 |
| 1992 | 46 | 92 |
| 1993 | 33 | 87 |
| 1994 | 29 | 94 |
| 1995 | 26 | 70 |
| 1996 | 27 | 86 |
| 1997 | 16 | 128 |
| 1998 | 27 | 110 |
| 1999 | 12 | 147 |
| 2000 | 18 | 150 |
| 2001 | 26 | 138 |
| 2002 | 35 | 205 |
| 2003 | 33 | 221 |
| 2004 | 22 | 252 |
| 2005 | 44 | 314 |
| 2006 | 44 | 365 |
| 2007 | 57 | 438 |
| 2008 | 65 | 582 |
| 2009 | 53 | 692 |
| 2010 | 59 | 782 |
| 2011 | 62 | 946 |
| 2012 | 52 | 1066 |
| 2013 | 60 | 1187 |
| 2014 | 58 | 1227 |
| 2015 | 98 | 1445 |
| 2016 | 63 | 1495 |
| 2017 | 83 | 1591 |
| 2018 | 96 | 2145 |
| 2019 | 92 | 2110 |
| 2020 | 126 | 2579 |
| 2021 | 120 | 3255 |
| 2022 | 120 | 2886 |
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 teacherpoetauthorscreenwriterwriter
- 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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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 Opposition Leader of Saint Lucia and the political leader of the United Workers Party as well as the parliamentary representative for Micoud South constituency.
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Larry Smith
- Occupations
- Canadian football playerpolitician
- Biography
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Larry W. Smith, CQ is a Canadian athlete, businessperson and member of the Senate of Canada. He served as Leader of the Opposition in the Senate from April 2017 until November 2019.
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Maude Abbott
- Occupations
- pathologistcardiologistphysiciantechnical writeruniversity teacher
- Biography
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Maude Elizabeth Seymour Abbott was a Canadian physician, among Canada's earliest female medical graduates, and an internationally known expert on congenital heart disease. She was one of the first women to obtain a BA from McGill University.
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 |