Bishop’s University

Bishop’s University is a small liberal arts university in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Located in the borough of Lennoxville, Bishop’s is one of three universities in the province of Quebec that teach primarily in the English language (the others being McGill University and Concordia University, both in Montreal).

Bishop’s College was established by Bishop George Jehoshaphat Mountain in 1843 for the education of members of the Church of England and erected into a University in 1853. The school was originally founded by Bishop Mountain, the third Anglican bishop of Quebec as a liberal arts college. In 1845, instruction began and in 1854, the first degrees were granted.

Library
The John Bassett Memorial Library provides study and research support for the students and faculty of both Bishop’s University and Champlain College, Lennoxville Campus. The present building, built in 1959, and expanded in 1970 and 1990, accommodates over 610 users, with seminar rooms for group study.

Courses Offered

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs

Divisions

• Division of Humanities
• Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Division of Social Sciences

Schools

• School of Business
• School of Education

Contact Details
Bishop’s University
2600 College St., Sherbrooke,
Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z7
Tel: 819-822-9600
Fax: 819-822-9661
Official Website: http://www.ubishops.ca/