About the university
Cégep de Rimouski is a public CEGEP in Rimouski, in Quebec's Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Together with its components, including the Institut maritime du Québec (navigation, marine engineering and naval architecture), it welcomed nearly 2,900 students in autumn 2026. Its international page lists 12 technical DECs, among them computer science, electrical engineering technology with a cybersecurity focus, civil, building and mechanical engineering technology, biomedical laboratory technology, dietetics and nursing. All courses are taught in French.
The college does not publish international tuition per programme. The regional admissions service SRACQ gives 2026-27 fees by programme sector (CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per full-time session) without saying which programme belongs to which sector, so no courses with fees are listed here. Ask the college for your programme's fee; a CAD 7,000 advance is due before the admission letter.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French (two English courses are compulsory)
- Students
- Nearly 2,900 starting in autumn 2026, across the college and its components
- Components
- Cégep de Rimouski and the Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ)
- Programmes for international students
- 12 technical DECs listed on the international page
- Intake
- Most international students start in August
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep de Rimouski 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 exemption from additional tuition
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: A limited number per college, for priority programmes and regions; the college selects candidates
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- You need the equivalent of Quebec Secondary 5 (Class 11 or 12) and any programme-specific conditions, such as mathematics for computer science.
- Apply through SRACQ; a reply comes within about four weeks of your file being processed.
- Pay a CAD 7,000 advance on the year's fees to receive the admission letter.
- Send proof of your CAQ by 1 June and your study permit introduction letter by 1 August.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Rimouski does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 records
- Documents requested by SRACQ
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
- Study permit introduction letter
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; two English courses are part of every DEC |
| French | Required level is set out on the SRACQ site |
Accommodation and living costs
The college residences are a few minutes' walk from the campus and take students of the college and the IMQ, on 5- or 10-month leases. Electricity and heating are included.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence, single roomFrom 1 March 2026; higher figure for renovated rooms | C$354–370per month | ≈ ₹23,718 – ₹24,790 |
| Residence, double room shared by twoPer person, from 1 March 2026 | C$256–266per month | ≈ ₹17,119 – ₹17,822 |
| Residence, double room aloneFrom 1 March 2026 | C$458–481per month | ≈ ₹30,686 – ₹32,227 |
Campus and location
The main campus is in Rimouski, and the Institut maritime du Québec is in the town centre.
- Technical DECs in computer science, electrical engineering technology (networks and telecoms, cybersecurity focus) and civil, building and mechanical engineering technology.
- Health programmes in nursing, biomedical laboratory technology and dietetics.
- Marine programmes at the IMQ; non-citizens may not do sea internships on Canadian ships outside Canadian waters.
- Paid work-study (ATE) is offered in computer science.
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.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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FAQs
Is Cégep de Rimouski taught in English?
No. All courses are in French, though every student also takes two English courses.
How much is tuition?
The college does not list it per programme. SRACQ's 2026-27 table gives CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session by programme sector. Confirm your programme's fee with the college.
When do I start?
Most international students start in August. You must show your CAQ by 1 June and your study permit letter by 1 August.
Sources
- Cégep de Rimouski: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Rimouski: International (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Rimouski: Study streams for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Rimouski: International FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Rimouski: Techniques de l'informatique (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Rimouski: Residences (opens in a new tab)
- Institut maritime du Québec: International (opens in a new tab)
- SRACQ: Tuition for international students (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegep-rimouski.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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