Informatique (DEC)

Informatique (DEC) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Cégep de Jonquière in Saguenay, Canada. It takes 3 years (6 sessions), with intakes in Autumn (August); apply through SRASL from November, ideally before 15 February.

Cégep de Jonquière is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$14,708 a year, about ₹9.9 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly C$44,124 (≈ ₹29.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2025-26 fee from the college's international cost page, which names this programme (per session × 2); 2026-27 not yet on that page, and amounts can change each year

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Software engineer
• Web developer
• Data analyst
• Cyber security analyst
• Systems analyst
• UX designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Apple
• Meta
• IBM
• Oracle
• SAP
• Accenture
• Infosys

General entry requirements at Cégep de Jonquière for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Apply online through SRASL (Service régional d'admission du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean) from November; the college recommends applying before 15 February for the autumn session.
• You need the equivalent of Quebec Secondary 5 and any programme prerequisites; SRASL assesses your Class 12.
• After admission, get the CAQ and study permit.

For this course: Taught in French; no English test applies. Ask SRASL whether you need a French test.

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This course starts in: Autumn (August); apply through SRASL from November, ideally before 15 February.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 records
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
• Proof of funds

• Quebec Ministry of Higher Education bursary

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  Value: CAD 14,000 a year for up to three years, plus exemption from supplementary tuition and RAMQ health cover

  Students admitted to a technical programme, from any country except France (a second stream is for listed African French-speaking countries and Algeria). The International Office preselects candidates; files go to the Fédération des cégeps between December and late February

  Official page

• Exemption from supplementary tuition

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  Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement

  Full-time technical programme students, by invitation only; priority to applicants living abroad. Limited places

  Official page

Cégep de Jonquière is a public CEGEP in the Jonquière area of Saguenay, Quebec, with 27 programmes. Alongside computer science, business and nursing, it is known for engineering technology (mechanical, electrical, industrial, building, industrial processes) and for media programmes such as media communication, film and television, multimedia and 3D production. All teaching is in French.

The college's international cost page names each programme's fee group: CAD 7,354, 9,519 or 11,398 per session for 2025-26. It has a 212-room residence on campus and helps preselected technical students apply for Quebec's CAD 14,000 bursary.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAcadia University4 years; honours and optional co-op; CIPS-accredited · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAlgoma University4 years; specialisations in Data Science and AI, Computer Game Technology, Mobile Software Engineering and XR Technologies; co-op option; Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton · C$22,601 / year
• Computer Programming (Ontario College Diploma)Algonquin College2 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Computer Programming and Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$16,165 / year
• Computer Engineering Technology - Computing Science (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Network Administration Technology (Diploma)Assiniboine College2 years full-time (121 credits); Brandon · C$16,790 / year

More courses at Cégep de Jonquière

• Soins infirmiers (DEC)3 years (6 sessions) · C$22,796 / year
• Génie mécanique (DEC)3 years (6 sessions) · C$19,038 / year
• Génie électrique: Automatisation et contrôle (DEC)3 years (6 sessions) · C$19,038 / year
• Génie électrique: Réseaux et télécommunications (DEC)3 years (6 sessions) · C$19,038 / year
• Administration et gestion (DEC)3 years (6 sessions) · C$14,708 / year
• Génie industriel (DEC)3 years (6 sessions) · C$19,038 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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