Université de Sherbrooke
 Université de Sherbrooke  (University)   | |
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| Formation | 1954 |
| Headquarters | Quebec |
| University in the Canadian province of Quebec | |
The University of Sherbrooke (French: Université de Sherbrooke) (UdS) is a large public French-language university in Quebec, Canada with campuses located in Sherbrooke and Longueuil, a suburb of Montreal approximately 130 km (81 mi) west of Sherbrooke. It is one of two universities in the Estrie region of Quebec (the other one being Bishop's University), and the only French-language university for the region.
In 2007, the Université de Sherbrooke was home to 40,000 students and a teaching staff of 3,200. In all, it employs 6,400 people. The university has over 100,000 graduates and offers 46 undergraduate, 48 master's and 27 doctoral programs. It holds a total of 61 research chairs, among which are the pharmacology, microelectronics, statistical learning, and environment research chairs.
An Alumnus on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Akhannouch | 1961 | Morocco | Billionaire Politician | New Moroccan Prime Minister |
