About the university
Cégep André-Laurendeau is a public CEGEP in Montreal offering two-year pre-university DECs and three-year technical DECs in computer science, business administration, logistics, engineering technology (electrical, civil, physics), architecture and building estimation, nursing, early childhood education and social work. All teaching is in French, and international applicants must pass a French test at advanced (C1) level. Not every programme is open to international students, and nursing, early childhood education, social work and logistics have a limited number of places for them.
International tuition is set per programme: CAD 7,575 a session for most programmes, CAD 9,805 for engineering and building technology programmes and CAD 11,740 for nursing, with two sessions a year. Because the college is in the Montreal metropolitan area, its students cannot get the Quebec tuition exemptions or excellence scholarships reserved for CEGEPs outside Montreal.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Programme length
- Pre-university DEC 2 years (4 sessions); technical DEC 3 years (6 sessions, at least 1,800 hours)
- International tuition
- CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session, depending on the programme
- Application deadlines (international)
- 14 March for the autumn session; 31 May for the winter session
- Applications
- Through SRAM (file analysis fee CAD 85)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Techniques de l’informatique (DEC 420.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
- Undergraduate
Techniques d’administration et de gestion (DEC 410.G0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn; Winter
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
- Undergraduate
Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique (DEC 410.A1)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (limited places for international students)
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie électrique : automatisation et contrôle (DEC 243.D0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie civil (DEC 221.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie physique (DEC 244.A0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
- Undergraduate
Technologie de l’architecture (DEC 221.A0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
- Undergraduate
Technologie de l’estimation et de l’évaluation en bâtiment (DEC 221.D0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; a French test at advanced (C1) level is required through SRAM
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techniques de l’informatique (DEC 420.B0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Techniques d’administration et de gestion (DEC 410.G0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique (DEC 410.A1) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Technologie du génie électrique : automatisation et contrôle (DEC 243.D0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie civil (DEC 221.B0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie physique (DEC 244.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie de l’architecture (DEC 221.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie de l’estimation et de l’évaluation en bâtiment (DEC 221.D0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
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Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- You need at least 11 years of schooling and any prerequisite courses for your programme (Class 10 plus one more year, or Class 12, for Indian students).
- Apply through SRAM (Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain), which also assesses your Indian qualifications. The college makes the final decision.
- Deadlines for international applicants: 14 March for autumn and 31 May for winter. The college advises applicants outside Canada to choose autumn.
- Take a recognised French test (for example TCF tout public, TEF, DALF or Bright) and reach the advanced (C1) level.
- If admitted, you receive an admission notice 3 to 8 weeks after your SRAM status changes, with information for your CAQ, study permit and visa.
- Nursing and early childhood education need a medical exam before arrival; early childhood education also needs a police check after arrival.
Postgraduate
- Cégep André-Laurendeau does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- SRAM application and the documents SRAM asks for
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- French test result (C1 level)
- Valid passport
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit after admission
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Language of teaching | French |
| English tests | Not used for admission |
| French test | Required for international applicants (except French nationals): Bright, TCF tout public, DALF or TEF, at advanced (C1) level; tests are valid for 2 years |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has no residence of its own on the pages we checked. Its housing page points to the private Résidences 1300 Ducas next to the college and to classified sites for flats nearby. It gives no prices.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Cégep André-Laurendeau has one campus in Montreal.
- Technical DECs in computer science, business administration and supply chain management.
- Engineering technology DECs in electrical (automation and control), civil and physics engineering, plus architecture and building estimation.
- Computer science, early childhood education and building estimation are "DEC-Portable" programmes.
- College sports teams (AL Sports) and research activity.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs lead to technician and technologist jobs or to related university programmes. Whether a programme leads to a post-graduation work permit depends on its CIP code; the college links to the official list. See our Canada guide for work rules.
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FAQs
Is Cégep André-Laurendeau taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French, and international applicants need a French test result at advanced (C1) level.
How much is the tuition for international students?
CAD 7,575 per session for most programmes (about CAD 15,150 a year), CAD 9,805 for engineering and building technology programmes and CAD 11,740 for nursing. Add registration fees of about CAD 200 and health insurance.
Can I get a tuition exemption or scholarship?
Not from the Quebec programmes for international students: the college is in the Montreal metropolitan area, so its students are not eligible for those exemptions and excellence scholarships.
When should I apply?
Apply through SRAM by 14 March for the autumn session or 31 May for the winter session. The college recommends autumn for applicants outside Canada.
Sources
- Cégep André-Laurendeau: Future international students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep André-Laurendeau: Explore our programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep André-Laurendeau: Tuition and fees 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep André-Laurendeau: Housing (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep André-Laurendeau: Home page (opens in a new tab)
Official website: claurendeau.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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