About the university
Cégep Beauce-Appalaches is a public CEGEP in Quebec's Beauce region, with campuses in Saint-Georges, Sainte-Marie and Lac-Mégantic and about 2,250 students. It offers two-year pre-university DECs and three-year technical DECs, including nursing, computer science, civil and industrial engineering technology, business administration and interior design. All teaching is in French.
International students from outside France can join 14 programmes at the Saint-Georges campus, a town of about 31,000 people some 106 km from Quebec City. The college says it has more than 20 years of experience hosting international students. Several technical programmes include paid work-study placements (ATE).
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Students
- About 2,250 across three campuses (about 1,450 at Saint-Georges)
- Campuses
- Saint-Georges, Sainte-Marie and Lac-Mégantic; international students study at Saint-Georges
- Intake
- Autumn session (August); the year has two 16-week sessions
- Applications
- Through SRACQ (CAD 85 application fee)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Techniques de l'informatique (DEC, 420.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
- Undergraduate
Soins infirmiers (DEC, 180.A1)
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with a DEC-BAC option
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie civil (DEC, 221.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie industriel (DEC, 235.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study options
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC, 410.G0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
- Undergraduate
Techniques de design d'intérieur (DEC, 570.E0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'éducation à l'enfance (DEC, 322.A2)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study options
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'éducation spécialisée (DEC, 351.A2)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study options
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. The college asks students from outside France to take a French test
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techniques de l'informatique (DEC, 420.B0) | 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Soins infirmiers (DEC, 180.A1) | 3 years (technical DEC), with a DEC-BAC option | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Technologie du génie civil (DEC, 221.B0) | 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie industriel (DEC, 235.B0) | 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study options | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC, 410.G0) | 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Techniques de design d'intérieur (DEC, 570.E0) | 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study and DEC-BAC options | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques d'éducation à l'enfance (DEC, 322.A2) | 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study options | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Techniques d'éducation spécialisée (DEC, 351.A2) | 3 years (technical DEC), with work-study options | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 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
- UG
Quebec tuition exemption programme for technical DECs
Value: Exemption from the international tuition; the Fédération des cégeps says some recipients also get a CAD 14,000 yearly bursary and RAMQ health cover
Eligibility: International students admitted to a technical DEC; few places. The college preselects candidates during the winter session
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRACQ between 1 September and 1 February before the year you start (CAD 85 fee).
- You need the equivalent of Quebec Secondary 5 (11 years of schooling); SRACQ compares your Class 10 and 12 records. Some programmes need maths or science prerequisites.
- Once you are found eligible, the college asks for a CAD 7,000 advance before it issues the admission letter; the rest of the tuition is due before classes start.
- You then need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit.
Postgraduate
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport valid for the whole programme
- Birth certificate showing parents' names and place of birth
- School transcripts for the last three years (Class 10 to 12)
- French test result (for students outside France)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
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 | The international brochure says students from countries other than France must take a French test |
Accommodation and living costs
The Saint-Georges campus has residences for 109 students (a 79-place residence and a 30-place pavilion for women). Rent includes heating, lighting, internet, cable and furniture. The college also lists off-campus housing.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence room, Saint-Georges2026-27 rates, shared double to single studio | C$284–422per month | ≈ ₹19,028 – ₹28,274 |
| Housing in the college's yearly budgetFrom the international brochure; total living budget about CAD 18,000 a year excluding tuition | C$7,100per year | ≈ ₹4.8 lakh |
Campus and location
International students study at the Saint-Georges campus, the largest of the college's three campuses, in a small town about an hour and a half from Quebec City.
- Three-year technical DECs in nursing, computer science, civil and industrial engineering technology.
- Paid work-study (ATE) and work-study (AMT) formats in several programmes.
- DEC-BAC pathways to Quebec universities in some programmes.
- On-campus residences with furnished rooms.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for work in Quebec, and some include paid placements. Work rights during and after study depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is Cégep Beauce-Appalaches taught in English?
No. Teaching is in French, and the college asks students from outside France to take a French test.
How much is the tuition?
The college lists CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session depending on the programme, with two sessions a year. Add about CAD 230 per session in other fees and CAD 200 to 1,200 for books and supplies.
When can I start?
Programmes start in the autumn session (August). Apply through SRACQ between 1 September and 1 February.
Is there a tuition exemption?
Quebec runs a tuition exemption programme for international students in technical DECs, with few places. Plan your funds without counting on it.
Sources
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches: International (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches: Other citizenships (fees) (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches: International brochure (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches: Technical programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches: Programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches: Residences (opens in a new tab)
- Fédération des cégeps: Costs for international students (opens in a new tab)
Official website: cegepba.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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