About the university
Cégep de La Pocatière is a public CEGEP in Quebec with campuses in La Pocatière, Montmagny and Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac. International students can choose from eight three-year technical DECs, including nursing, computer science, business administration, engineering physics technology, hearing aid audiology (audioprothèse) and stage production, and four two-year pre-university DECs. All teaching is in French.
The college does not publish international tuition amounts on its own pages; it refers students to SRACQ, so we do not list course fees here. It has residences for up to 413 students, costing CAD 372 to 397 a month in 2026-27.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Campuses
- La Pocatière, Montmagny and Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
- Programmes for international students
- 8 technical DECs (3 years) and 4 pre-university DECs (2 years)
- Intake
- Autumn only (August); deadline 1 February 2027 for non-French citizens
- Residences
- Up to 413 places
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep de La Pocatière 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
Quebec tuition exemption programme (Fédération des cégeps)
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: International students in technical programmes; very few awards per college
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Start with the college's initial application form, then apply through SRACQ.
- Autumn 2027 applications open on 1 September 2026; the deadline for non-French citizens is 1 February 2027.
- Prerequisites depend on your country of schooling; teaching is in French.
- After admission, apply for the CAQ and study permit. Nursing, special education and audioprothèse need a medical exam.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de La Pocatière does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 records
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of financial resources
- Medical exam for some health and social programmes
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 | No French test score is stated; prerequisites depend on your country of origin |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has residences for up to 413 students: furnished rooms inside the main La Pocatière building and shared apartments about 1 km away. Electricity, heating and wifi are included; parking is extra.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence room, La Pocatière2026-27; CAD 2,976 to 3,176 for two sessions | C$372–397per month | ≈ ₹24,924 – ₹26,599 |
Campus and location
The main campus is in La Pocatière, with two other campuses in Montmagny and Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac.
- Technical DECs in nursing, computer science, business and engineering physics technology.
- Specialised programmes in hearing aid audiology (audioprothèse), bioecology and stage production.
- Mobility agreements with more than 60 French and Belgian institutions.
- Residences inside the main college building.
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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FAQs
Is Cégep de La Pocatière taught in English?
No. All teaching is in French.
How much is the tuition?
The college does not publish international tuition amounts on its own pages and refers students to SRACQ. Ask the college for your programme's fee.
When is the deadline?
Programmes start only in autumn. For autumn 2027, non-French citizens must apply by 1 February 2027.
Sources
- Cégep de La Pocatière: International students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de La Pocatière: Admission and immigration (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de La Pocatière: Residences (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de La Pocatière: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegeplapocatiere.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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