Thesis Template: UQAC (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi)
UQAC offers official templates for the presentation of graduate theses and dissertations. The library and the dean’s office provide complete resources to guide students through formatting. Here is everything you need to know.
Official formatting requirements
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Paper size | Letter |
| Left margin (binding) | 35 mm |
| Other margins | 25 mm |
| Body text line spacing | Double (from the beginning to the conclusion) |
| Front matter numbering | Lowercase Roman numerals |
| Body numbering | Arabic numerals starting from the introduction |
Available templates
Word
- File:
gabarit-memoire-these.docx - Download: uqac.ca: Writing support tools
- Direct link:
https://www.uqac.ca/de-docs/mth-outil-aide-redaction/gabarit-memoire-these.docx - Preconfigured with UQAC styles
LaTeX
- LaTeX template (GitHub): github.com/FlorentinTh/TemplateLaTeXUQAC
- Maintained by a UQAC student
- Compatible with UQAC presentation standards
Required structure
Front matter (Roman numerals):
- Title page
- Abstract (French)
- Abstract (English): depending on the program
- Table of contents
- List of tables
- List of figures
- List of abbreviations
- Acknowledgements (optional)
Body text (Arabic numerals): 9. Introduction 10. Chapters 11. Conclusion 12. References 13. Appendices
Official resources
- UQAC Library, Writing templates: bibliotheque.uqac.ca/redaction-memoires-theses/gabarits-redaction
- Dean’s office, Writing support tools: uqac.ca/decanat/outils-aide-redaction
- Writing guide PDF: guide-redaction-UQAC.pdf
- LaTeX GitHub: TemplateLaTeXUQAC
Common mistakes to avoid
- Left margin of 25 mm: the left margin must be 35 mm (for binding), not 25 mm.
- Single spacing in the body: double spacing from the beginning to the conclusion, except for notes and bibliography.
- Numbering that starts before the introduction: Arabic numerals begin at the introduction.
Format your UQAC thesis with Uniformat
Uniformat supports UQAC standards and generates compliant documents with the correct margins and the right line spacing.
Sources: UQAC dean’s office, UQAC library (accessed March 2026). Last verified: March 2026.