About the university
Cégep de Chicoutimi is a public CEGEP in Saguenay, Quebec. It offers two-year pre-university DECs and three-year technical DECs in health (nursing, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, dental hygiene, biomedical laboratory technology), engineering technology (civil, electrical, metallurgical, architecture) and computer science and business. Its site also links the CQFA aviation school to its pilot training programme (Pilotage d'aéronefs). All teaching is in French.
The college's 2026-27 international admission tables list a fee for each programme: CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session. The pilot training programme is not in those tables, so we do not list it here. The college has on-campus residences from CAD 305 a month.
- 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)
- Intakes
- Autumn (deadline 1 March for most nationalities); winter for some programmes
- Applications
- Through SRASL (about CAD 85 application fee)
- Residences
- Two residences with 215 rooms, plus a 52-room partner residence
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Techniques de l'informatique (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); winter also possible but adds one session to the DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); a winter start does not lengthen this DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie civil (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); winter also possible but adds one session to the DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie électrique: Automatisation et contrôle (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); winter also possible but adds one session to the DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie électrique: Électronique programmable (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); winter also possible but adds one session to the DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); winter also possible but adds one session to the DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'inhalothérapie (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); winter also possible but adds one session to the DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
- Undergraduate
Techniques de physiothérapie (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (apply by 1 March); winter also possible but adds one session to the DEC
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. SRASL French test required unless exempt
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techniques de l'informatique (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Soins infirmiers (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Technologie du génie civil (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie électrique: Automatisation et contrôle (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie électrique: Électronique programmable (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Techniques d'inhalothérapie (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Techniques de physiothérapie (DEC) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Cégep de Chicoutimi with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
Bursary for international students at college level
Value: Amount not stated by the college (see Cégeps Québec)
Eligibility: Newly admitted full-time students in a technical DEC; priority to students from Francophonie member countries (excluding France) or Algeria. No application needed; the college selects candidates
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
Supplementary tuition exemption
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: Full-time technical DEC students invited by the college to apply; based on French, academic record and the file. Not guaranteed
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRASL (about CAD 85 fee). For autumn, most nationalities must apply before 1 March; places are limited.
- Winter 2028 applications open in mid-May 2027 and close in mid-September 2027.
- You must take the SRASL French test unless you studied at a francophone institution in Canada, hold French or Belgian citizenship, or already have a recognised French test score.
- Complete applications take about four weeks; the offer comes by email. Then apply for the CAQ and study permit.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Chicoutimi does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 records, as SRASL requires
- French test result (SRASL test or a recognised test)
- 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 | SRASL admission French test, unless exempt |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has two residences with 215 rooms and a third 52-room residence run with a nearby landlord. Rooms are furnished with a fridge and sink; showers and toilets are shared on each floor. A CAD 180 yearly service fee and a CAD 305 reservation deposit apply.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Pavillon Tremblay & Lemieux room or studio2026-27 rates | C$305–420per month | ≈ ₹20,435 – ₹28,140 |
| Pavillon Bon-Pasteur single room2026-27 rates; higher rate with private toilet | C$450–570per month | ≈ ₹30,150 – ₹38,190 |
| Health insurance (GreenShield)2026-27 | C$1,380per year | ≈ ₹92,460 |
Campus and location
Cégep de Chicoutimi has its main campus in Saguenay; its pilot training programme is run through the CQFA.
- Health DECs in nursing, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, dental hygiene and biomedical laboratory technology.
- Engineering technology in civil, electrical, metallurgical engineering and architecture.
- Computer science and business administration DECs.
- On-campus residences from CAD 305 a month.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec. Work rights during and after study depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Canada
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Canada. Our country guide covers them in detail:
Other universities in Canada
Photo: aka Tman from Guelph.........Ontario, CANADA, CC BY 2.0 PublicUniversity of Toronto (official website, opens in a new tab)
Toronto, CanadaOften chosen for Computer Science & IT, Life Sciences, Engineering
Photo: CjayD, CC BY 2.0 PublicOften chosen for Life Sciences, Business & Management, Engineering
Photo: JFVoll, CC BY-SA 4.0 PublicUniversity of Waterloo (official website, opens in a new tab)
Waterloo, CanadaOften chosen for Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Data Science & AI
Photo: Krylan22, CC BY-SA 4.0 PublicUniversity of Windsor (official website, opens in a new tab)
Windsor, CanadaOften chosen for Engineering, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0), CC0 PublicMcGill University (official website, opens in a new tab)
Montreal, CanadaOften chosen for Life Sciences, Engineering, Law
Photo: WinterforceMedia WinterE229, Public domain PublicUniversity of Alberta (official website, opens in a new tab)
Edmonton, CanadaOften chosen for Engineering, Data Science & AI, Life Sciences
FAQs
Is Cégep de Chicoutimi taught in English?
No. Teaching is in French, and most applicants must take the SRASL French test.
How much is the tuition?
For 2026-27 the college lists CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session depending on the programme, with two sessions a year, plus other fees and health insurance (CAD 1,380 a year).
Can international students join the pilot training programme?
The pilot training programme (CQFA) is not in the college's international fee tables, so ask the college directly before planning on it.
When should I apply?
For an autumn start, apply through SRASL before 1 March. Winter 2028 applications run from mid-May to mid-September 2027.
Sources
- Cégep de Chicoutimi: International (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Chicoutimi: Admission information (international) (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Chicoutimi: International admission fee tables 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Chicoutimi: Programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Chicoutimi: Residences and housing (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Chicoutimi: Bursaries for international students (opens in a new tab)
Official website: cchic.ca (opens in a new tab)
Check the latest details