About the university
Cégep de Lévis is a public CEGEP in Lévis, across the St Lawrence from Quebec City. It has about 3,400 students, including about 170 international students, and offers two-year pre-university DECs and three-year technical DECs in fields such as computer science, mechanical and electrical engineering technology, biotechnology, nursing and accounting. All teaching is in French.
International tuition for 2026-27 is set by programme sector: CAD 7,575 a session for pre-university, human-sciences and administrative programmes, CAD 9,805 for physical-technology and arts programmes, and CAD 11,740 for biological-technology programmes. The college's fee page does not say which sector each technical programme belongs to, so only pre-university programmes are listed below with a fee. Several pre-university programmes (Sciences de la nature, Sciences humaines and others) are closed to students who need a study permit and live outside Canada.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Students
- About 3,400 a year (the homepage gives 2,900)
- International students
- About 170 a year
- Programmes
- 35 programmes and profiles
- Intakes
- Autumn for all programmes open to international students; winter only for a few, and not for students living abroad
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Cinéma (DEC préuniversitaire, 500.AG)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 2 years (four sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. Check the French level required on the SRACQ site
- Undergraduate
Arts visuels (DEC préuniversitaire)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 2 years (four sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. Check the French level required on the SRACQ site
- Undergraduate
Langues (DEC préuniversitaire)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 2 years (four sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); winter (January) only for students already in Canada
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. Check the French level required on the SRACQ site
- Undergraduate
Littérature, théâtre et création (DEC préuniversitaire)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 2 years (four sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. Check the French level required on the SRACQ site
- Undergraduate
Histoire et civilisation (DEC préuniversitaire)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 2 years (four sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); winter (January) only for students already in Canada
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. Check the French level required on the SRACQ site
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinéma (DEC préuniversitaire, 500.AG) | 2 years (four sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Arts visuels (DEC préuniversitaire) | 2 years (four sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Langues (DEC préuniversitaire) | 2 years (four sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Littérature, théâtre et création (DEC préuniversitaire) | 2 years (four sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Histoire et civilisation (DEC préuniversitaire) | 2 years (four sessions) | 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Cégep de Lévis with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
Fédération des cégeps bursaries
Value: Amount not stated; renewable each year
Eligibility: A set number per college. Applications open at the end of February for autumn admission; eligible applicants are emailed
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
Quebec exemption from additional tuition
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: A limited number per college, for priority programmes chosen by the college
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Choose a programme open to international students and check its admission conditions.
- Apply through SRACQ (Service régional d'admission au collégial de Québec) and pay its file fee.
- You need schooling equivalent to a Quebec secondary diploma (DES); some programmes have prerequisites.
- Pay a CAD 5,000 tuition deposit by the date on your Omnivox invoice, before the official admission letter is issued.
- Then apply for the CAQ and the study permit; allow at least 12 weeks for documents.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Lévis does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport, valid ideally for the whole programme
- Class 10 and Class 12 records
- Documents requested by SRACQ
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of funds for tuition and living costs in Quebec
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 | Required level is set out on the SRACQ site |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has five residence buildings with 250 places in furnished three- and four-bedroom apartments. Places for 2027-28 are given by lottery; the waiting list opens on 28 January 2027.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| College residence2026-27; 10-month lease; heating, electricity, internet and furniture included | C$415per month | ≈ ₹27,805 |
Campus and location
Cégep de Lévis has one campus in Lévis, close to Quebec City.
- Technical DECs in computer science, mechanical and electrical engineering technology, chemistry, biotechnology and nursing.
- Paid summer work-study (ATE) and a 10-week internship in the computer science programme.
- On-campus residences with 250 places.
- Mandatory orientation sessions for international students on arrival.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs lead to jobs in Quebec, and pre-university DECs lead to university. Work rights during and after study depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is Cégep de Lévis taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French.
How much is tuition?
For 2026-27, CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session depending on the programme sector, with two sessions a year. A CAD 5,000 deposit is due before the admission letter.
Can I start in January?
Not from abroad. The college says non-French international students living outside Canada cannot start in winter, so plan for August.
Are there scholarships?
There are a few Fédération des cégeps bursaries and Quebec tuition exemptions each year; the college does not publish amounts.
Sources
- Cégep de Lévis: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Lévis: Programmes offered to international students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Lévis: How much does it cost? (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Lévis: Admission and immigration (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Lévis: Studying at a CEGEP (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Lévis: Cinéma (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Lévis: Informatique, Développement d'applications (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Lévis: Residences (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegeplevis.ca (opens in a new tab)
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