About the university
Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe is a public CEGEP in Saint-Hyacinthe, about an hour east of Montreal. It offers 18 technical DECs, among them computer science (software development, networks and cybersecurity), business administration, financial services, civil and building engineering technology, laboratory and biomedical technology, dietetics and nursing. Pre-university programmes are closed to international students except Arts visuels et médiatiques, as are dental hygiene, animal health, pre-hospital emergency care and acting. All teaching is in French.
International tuition is CAD 15,150 to 23,480 a year depending on the programme (CAD 7,575 to 11,740 per term), but the college does not say which fee applies to which programme, so no courses with fees are listed here. Ask the international office for your programme's fee before you apply.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Programmes
- More than 26 technical and pre-university programmes, including 18 technical DECs
- Intake
- Autumn (August) only for new international students; official deadline 14 March
- French requirement
- French test at level B2 minimum
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe 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
Tuition exemption or excellence bursary (Fédération des cégeps)
Value: Exemption from international tuition, or an excellence bursary; amounts not stated
Eligibility: Some students in technical programmes, based on academic record; apply through SRAM before 15 January. Not guaranteed, so plan full funding
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRAM (the Montreal-region admission service) by 14 March for the autumn intake; applying before February is advised. The application fee is CAD 85.
- The college decides on admission and course credits, then sends the admission letter.
- A French test at level B2 or higher is required unless you are a Canadian or French citizen.
- Get the CAQ and the study permit before classes; programmes with compulsory placements may also need a co-op work permit.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 records
- French test result (B2 or higher)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Co-op work permit where the programme has compulsory placements
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 | French test at level B2 minimum (not needed for Canadian or French citizens) |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has no residence. Enrolled students can see a list of private rentals on the college portal, updated in April and August; the college does not check these listings. The college quotes an average of about CAD 1,348 a month for a student living independently.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Living costs, student living independentlyCollege cost page; housing, food, transport and personal costs | C$1,348per month | ≈ ₹90,316 |
| Books and suppliesCollege cost page; depends on the programme | C$225–450per session | ≈ ₹15,075 – ₹30,150 |
Campus and location
Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe has one campus in Saint-Hyacinthe, east of Montreal.
- Computer science DECs in software development and in networks and cybersecurity.
- Business administration with exits in accounting and finance, marketing and HR, or business management.
- Civil and building engineering technology.
- Laboratory technology (biotechnology, chemistry and biology), biomedical analysis, dietetics and nursing.
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 Saint-Hyacinthe taught in English?
No. All programmes are in French, and the college asks for a French test at level B2 or higher.
How much is tuition?
CAD 15,150 to 23,480 a year depending on the programme. The college does not list the fee for each programme, so confirm yours before applying.
Can I start in January?
No. The college does not admit new international students in the winter session. Apply through SRAM by 14 March for August.
Which programmes are closed to international students?
Dental hygiene, animal health, pre-hospital emergency care, acting, and all pre-university programmes except Arts visuels et médiatiques.
Sources
- Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe: Future international students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe: Cost of study (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe: Technical programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe: Housing (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegepsth.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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