About the university
Cégep de Matane is a public CEGEP in Matane, on the south shore of the St Lawrence in eastern Quebec. It offers two-year pre-university DECs and three-year technical DECs, including 3D animation, digital creation, photography, computer science, electrical engineering technology, dental hygiene, nursing, tourism and urban planning. All teaching is in French.
The college does not publish international tuition per programme: its 2026-27 cost page gives only a maximum of CAD 22,796 a year, varying by programme, and an estimated total of CAD 38,320 a year with living costs. For that reason no courses with fees are listed here; ask the college for the fee of your programme before you apply.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Programmes
- 10 technical DECs and 3 pre-university DECs
- International students
- More than 2,000 have studied at the college over 20+ years
- Intake
- August (autumn) for non-French international students; apply by 1 February
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep de Matane 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 (technical DECs)
Value: Exemption from the international tuition
Eligibility: A few full-time students in a technical DEC each year; you must still cover your living costs
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
Bourse d'excellence
Value: CAD 14,000, plus the tuition exemption and RAMQ health cover
Eligibility: Strict criteria; very few awards each year
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply online through the international section of SRACQ, choosing Cégep de Matane and your programme, by 1 February for August.
- You need the last three years of secondary school transcripts; technical programmes such as Informatique ask for 11 years of schooling and a set level in mathematics.
- You may need to pass a French test; SRACQ explains who must take it and the levels.
- Non-French international students pay a CAD 7,000 deposit after admission, and full tuition before 1 June. There are no payment plans.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Matane does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Birth certificate showing parents' names
- Colour scans of Class 10 and Class 12 (and any later) transcripts and certificates
- Translations into French or English where needed
- Proof of passing the French test, if required
- CAQ and study permit after admission
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 | A French test may be required; levels are set by SRACQ |
Accommodation and living costs
The college runs an on-campus residence with single and double rooms, shared kitchens and lounges, on a 10-month lease from August to May.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence, small single room2026-27, 10-month lease | C$352per month | ≈ ₹23,584 |
| Residence, large single room2026-27, 10-month lease | C$387per month | ≈ ₹25,929 |
| Residence, double room (shared)Per person, 2026-27 | C$379per month | ≈ ₹25,393 |
| Health insurance (non-French students)College cost page, 2026-27; may change | C$1,380per year | ≈ ₹92,460 |
Campus and location
Cégep de Matane has one campus in Matane with an on-site residence.
- Technical DECs in 3D animation, digital creation, photography and computer science.
- Computer science includes a final-session internship and up to two paid ATE work placements.
- Health DECs in nursing and dental hygiene.
- DEC-to-bachelor's pathways in computer science with Quebec universities such as UQAR and Université Laval.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec, and pre-university DECs lead to university. Work rights depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is Cégep de Matane taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French, and you may need to pass a French test to be admitted.
How much is tuition?
The college gives only a maximum of CAD 22,796 a year for 2026-27, varying by programme, and estimates about CAD 38,320 a year including living costs. A CAD 7,000 deposit is due after admission.
Can I start in January?
No. The January intake is only for French citizens in some programmes. Apply by 1 February for August.
Sources
- Cégep de Matane: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Matane: International (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Matane: Cost of study (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Matane: Step 1, application (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Matane: Technical programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Matane: Informatique (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Matane: Residences (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegep-matane.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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