What is the binding margin at UQAC?

The left (binding) margin must be 35 mm, while the other margins are 25 mm.

Which fonts and sizes are accepted at UQAC?

Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman, 10 to 12 points, with a minimum of 8 points for quotations and footnotes.

What line spacing should be used in the body text?

Double line spacing, from the introduction to the conclusion (notes and bibliography may be exceptions).

Where can I find the official UQAC template?

The Word template (gabarit-memoire-these.docx) is available on the dean's office website, and a LaTeX template is available on GitHub (TemplateLaTeXUQAC).

From which section does Arabic numbering begin?

Arabic numerals begin at the introduction; the front matter uses Roman numerals in small capitals.

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 (21.5 cm x 28 cm), single-sided
Left margin (binding)	35 mm
Other margins	25 mm
Font and size	Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman, 10 to 12 points (minimum 8 points for quotations and footnotes)
Body text line spacing	Double (from the introduction to the conclusion)
Front matter numbering	Roman numerals, in small capitals
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, small capitals):

Title page
Abstract (French)
Abstract (English): depending on the program
Table of contents
List of tables
List of figures
List of acronyms and list of abbreviations
Acknowledgements and foreword (optional)

Body text (Arabic numerals): 9. Introduction 10. Chapters 11. Conclusion 12. Bibliography or list of references 13. Ethics certification (in an appendix, if your research is subject to it) 14. 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.

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Sources: UQAC dean’s office, UQAC library (accessed March 2026). Last verified: March 2026.