Université de Hearst offers degree programs taught in French in Liberal Arts such as psychology, business and interdisciplinary studies in Northeastern Ontario's Franco-Ontarian community.

The Maurice-Saulnier library includes a variety of books and periodicals in French and English and a computer lab.

[citation needed] In 1959 the school was incorporated under the name Collège de Hearst to focus on university studies.

It was rechartered under Université de Hearst as an independent institution in 2021 following the 2021 Laurentian University financial crisis.

In addition to providing educational programs, the institution contributes to the Francophone community in Northern Ontario culturally, socially and economically.