About the university
Cégep de l'Outaouais is a public CEGEP in Gatineau, Quebec, across the river from Ottawa, with campuses in Hull and Gatineau. It offers pre-university DECs (four sessions) and technical DECs (six sessions). All teaching is in French, and every DEC applicant needs a French test score.
Applicants from abroad apply through SRAM for the autumn session only; SRAM lists the programmes open to them. The college gives international tuition only as a range of CAD 7,354 to 11,398 per session, not a fee per programme, so we list no course fees here.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Campuses
- Gabrielle-Roy (Hull) and Félix-Leclerc (Gatineau)
- Intake from abroad
- Autumn only; SRAM deadline 14 March
- International tuition
- CAD 7,354 to 11,398 per session, by programme
- Residence
- None; the college points to housing help
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep de l'Outaouais doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
- UG
Exemption from supplementary tuition (Quebec agreements)
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: Students who meet the conditions of Quebec's exemption agreements; the college names no scholarship of its own
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- If you are outside Canada, apply through SRAM as an international candidate by 14 March for the autumn session. Winter entry is only for applicants already in Canada with temporary status.
- Check the SRAM list of programmes open to international students before you apply.
- A Bright French test score of at least 3.7 is required, or a C1-level TCF tout public, TEF or DALF.
- You need a CAQ and a study permit before the first day of classes, or your registration is cancelled.
- Full tuition is due before classes start, once you are in Canada; no payment plans are allowed.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de l'Outaouais does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- School transcripts and certificates, as SRAM requests
- Bright French test result (or TCF, TEF or DALF at C1)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Health insurance (CAD 1,080 a year unless you have a RAMQ card)
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 | Bright 3.7 minimum for applicants from abroad, or TCF tout public, TEF or DALF at C1. TCF Canada, TEF Canada and Québec versions are not accepted |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has no student residences. It points students to its housing help page to find a room or flat in Gatineau.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance (college plan)CAD 90 a month; none if you have a RAMQ card | C$1,080per year | ≈ ₹72,360 |
Campus and location
Cégep de l'Outaouais has two main campuses in Gatineau, Quebec, near Ottawa.
- Gabrielle-Roy campus in Hull.
- Félix-Leclerc campus in Gatineau.
- Pre-university DECs (four sessions) and technical DECs (six sessions).
- Most technical programmes start in autumn.
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.
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Studying in Canada
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FAQs
Is Cégep de l'Outaouais taught in English?
No. All DECs are in French, and you need a Bright test score of at least 3.7 (or an accepted C1 test) to apply.
How much is the tuition?
The college gives a range of CAD 7,354 to 11,398 per session, depending on the programme, and says it rises each year. Ask the college for your programme's exact fee.
Can I start in January?
Not if you are applying from abroad. International candidates without Canadian status can start only in autumn.
Sources
- Cégep de l'Outaouais: International students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de l'Outaouais: Cost of studies (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de l'Outaouais: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
Official website: cegepoutaouais.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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