Bishop’s University, founded in 1843, is a predominantly residential institution. Its primary goal is to offer the foremost undergraduate experience in Canada by focusing on educating the whole person. Bishop’s faculty are accomplished scholars in the areas of humanities, social and natural sciences, business and education.
Located in Sherbrooke, in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, Canada, the university’s beautiful campus and intimate classes encourage a welcoming, informal atmosphere.
Bishop’s Faculty of Arts and Science offers a wide selection of courses and programs through its three divisions: Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Some of the more popular majors include psychology, English, history, neuroscience, sports studies, and pre-med.
Students of the Williams School of Business work towards either a Bachelor of Business Administration or a Bachelor of Arts with a major in business for students who want to combine business with another subject. BBA concentrations offered are accounting, finance, global management and leadership, and marketing and entrepreneurship. Teacher education is a long-standing part of the Bishop’s tradition. The School of Education seeks to develop reflective practitioners with a potential for leadership and a commitment to the transformative power of education. The School also offers a graduate MEd degree for practising teachers and school administrators.
Having enhanced its research profile in recent years, Bishop’s houses one Canada Research Chair, a 3M Teaching Fellowship recipient, and has four clusters of research excellence: astrophysics and cosmology, multi-scale climate change, crossing borders (social and cultural identity), and psychological health and well-being. Many undergraduate students have the chance to work with leading-edge researchers through various projects, internships and various funding opportunities.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
Full-time (undergraduates)
2,420
Full-time (graduates)
90
Part-time (undergraduates)
270
Part-time (graduates)
20
Source: Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (2017 rounded preliminary fall enrolment)
TUITION FEES
CANADIAN STUDENTS
Quebec residents
Undergraduate:
$2,391 – $7,403
Graduate:
$2,391 – $7,403
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$16,373 – $18,289
Graduate tuition fees:
$16,373 – $18,289
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Accounting | Bachelor of Business Administration concentration | Williams School of Business |
| Ancient History | Minor | Classical Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Applied Psychology | Honours Major concentration |
Psychology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Art History & Theory | Honours Minor |
Art History, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Arts administration – Drama option | Major concentration | Arts Administration, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Arts administration – Fine Arts option | Major concentration | Arts Administration, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Arts administration – Music option | Major concentration | Arts Administration, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Arts Management | Certificate | Arts Administration, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Astronomy (see Physics and Astronomy) | ||
| Athletic Development | Major concentration | Sports Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Bachelor of Education | Bachelor of Education after degree program | School of Education |
| Biochemistry | Minor | Biochemistry, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Biochemistry – General Specialization | Honours Major concentration |
Biochemistry, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Biochemistry – Chemistry Specialization | Honours Major concentration |
Biochemistry, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Biochemistry – Molecular Biology Specialization | Honours Major concentration |
Biochemistry, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Biodiversity & Ecology | Honours Major concentration |
Biological Sciences, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Brewing Science | Graduate certificate | Chemistry, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Business and Society (Sports Studies) | Major concentration | Sports Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Business | Bachelors of Arts major | Williams School of Business |
| Business Administration | Minor (for non-business students only) Graduate certificate |
Williams School of Business |
| Business Economics | Major concentration | Economics, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Chemistry | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Chemistry, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Classical Studies | Honours Major |
Classical Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Classical Languages | Minor | Classical Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Classical Art & Archaeology | Minor | Classical Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Climate Change (micro-program) | Graduate certificate | Environment and Geography, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Co-operative education | Bachelor of Business Administration profile | Williams School of Business |
| Computer Science | Honours Major concentration Minor Certificate Master’s of Science |
Computer Science, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Creative Writing and Journalism | Minor | English, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Criminology | Minor | Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Criminology, Law and Social Policy | Honours Major concentration |
Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Drama | Honours Major Minor |
Drama, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Economics | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Economics, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Elementary Education | Major educational studies | School of Education |
| English | Minor | English, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Entrepreneurship | Minor (for non-business students only) | Williams School of Business |
| Entrepreneurship | Bachelor of Business Administration profile | Williams School of Business |
| Entrepreneurship (Marketing & Entrepreneurship) | Bachelor of Business Administration concentration | Williams School of Business |
| Environmental Science | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Environment and Geography, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Environmental Studies | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Environment and Geography, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Environmental Studies and Geography | Certificate | Environment and Geography, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Études de la langue française | Minor | Études françaises et québécoises, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Family, Health and Community | Honours Major concentration |
Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Film and Media Studies | Honours Major Minor |
English, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Finance | Bachelor of Business Administration concentration | Williams School of Business |
| Fine Arts | Minor | Fine Arts, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Fine Arts – Art History & Theory | Major concentration | Art History, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Fine Arts, Studio Arts | Honours Major concentration |
Fine Arts, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| French as a Second Language | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Études françaises et québécoises, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| French Language Studies | Minor | Études françaises et québécoises, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| French – Spanish and Education | Double Major | Études françaises et québécoises, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science / School of Education |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Gender, Diversity and Equity Studies | Honours Major concentration Minor Certificate |
Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| General Business Stream | Bachelor of Business Administration concentration | Williams School of Business |
| Geography | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Environment and Geography, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| German Studies | Major concentration Minor |
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Gerontology | Minor Certificate |
Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Global Culture | Major concentration | Politics and International Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Global Economy | Major concentration | Politics and International Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Global Governance | Major concentration | Politics and International Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Global Management & Leadership | Bachelor of Business Administration concentration | Williams School of Business |
| Global Studies and Empire | Honours Major concentration |
Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Greek and Roman Civilization | Minor | Classical Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Health | Major concentration | Sports Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Health Sciences | Honours Major concentration |
Biological Sciences, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Hispanic Studies | Certificate Honours Major concentration Minor |
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| History | Minor | History and Global Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| History and Global Studies | Honours Major concentration |
History and Global Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Human Psychology | Certificate | Psychology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Indigenous Studies | Minor | History and Global Studies, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Information Technology | Major concentration | Computer Science, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Information Technology | Bachelor of Business Administration profile | Williams School of Business |
| International Business | Bachelor of Business Administration profile | Williams School of Business |
| International Political Economy | Honours Major concentration |
Politics and International Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| International Studies | Honours Major Minor |
Politics and International Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Japanese Studies | Major concentration Minor |
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Langue et culture française avec programme d’échange | Major concentration | Études françaises et québécoises, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Langue Française et Études françaises et québécoises | Major concentration | Études françaises et québécoises, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Leadership, Societies and Language | Master’s of Arts Master’s of Education |
School of Education |
| Liberal Arts | Double major in Liberal Arts and another discipline of your choice Honours Major |
Liberal Arts, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Literature | Honours Major concentration Minor |
English, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Marketing and Entrepreneurship | Bachelor of Business Administration concentration | Williams School of Business |
| Mathematical Contexts | Minor | Mathematics, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Mathematics | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Mathematics, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Media, Technology and Contemporary Studies | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Modern Languages | Major Certificate |
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Modern Languages with a French Component | Major | Études françaises et québécoises, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Music | Honours Major Minor Classical Music Stream Popular Music Stream (Jazz, Pop/Rock) |
Music, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Neuroscience – Psychology | Honours Major concentration |
Psychology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Philosophy | Honours Major Minor |
Philosophy, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Physics | Honours Major Minor Master’s of Science |
Physics and Astronomy, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Political Studies | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Politics and International Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Pre-Law | Minor Certificate |
Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Pre-Medicine | Double major | Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Psychology | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Psychology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Religion | Honours Major Minor |
Religion, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Secondary Education | Double major + subject: Biology Chemistry Drama English ESL Teaching Fine Arts Mathematics Music Physics Social Studies |
School of Education |
| Social Justice and Citizenship | Minor | Liberal Arts, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Sociology | Honours Major concentration Minor |
Sociology, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Spanish | Certificate Honours Major concentration Minor |
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Sports Studies | Major Minor |
Sports Studies, Division of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Studio Arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography) | Major concentration Certificate |
Fine Arts, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Program | Options | Department and/or Faculty |
| Teaching of English Second Language | Minor | School of Education |
| Teaching of French Second Language | Minor | School of Education |
| Teaching Intensive English as a Second Language (TIESL-EIALS) | Graduate Certificate | School of Education |
RESIDENCE
Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for undergraduate programs are in arts and humanities. Fees for graduate programs are in physical & life sciences (2017-18).
Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.