About the university
Cégep de Saint-Jérôme is a public CEGEP in Saint-Jérôme, in the Laurentians north of Montreal, with college centres in Mont-Tremblant and Mont-Laurier. Its international admission page lists eight technical DECs open to international students: early childhood education, restaurant management, multimedia integration, composite materials engineering, leisure management (Saint-Jérôme), hotel management (Mont-Tremblant), and business administration and nursing (Mont-Laurier). All teaching is in French.
The college gives international tuition only as a range, CAD 14,000 to 28,000 a year (CAD 7,000 to 14,000 per session) depending on the programme, so no courses with fees are listed here. Ask the college (admissionsinternationales@cstj.qc.ca) for your programme's fee.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Programmes
- 28 pre-university and technical DECs and 14 AECs
- Campuses
- Saint-Jérôme, Mont-Tremblant and Mont-Laurier
- Graduates
- More than 35,000 since 1970
- Intake
- Autumn only for international students
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep de Saint-Jérôme 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
Bourse d'excellence
Value: CAD 14,000 a year, renewable for up to three years
Eligibility: Based on academic record; you must be admitted first and apply through SRAM before 15 January
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
Exemption from additional tuition (Fédération des cégeps)
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: All programmes on the three campuses; fewer than 10 per college; no direct application
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
College programme exemptions
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement
Eligibility: Early childhood education (Saint-Jérôme) and nursing (Mont-Laurier); limited number; the college contacts selected students
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Choose a programme open to international students and apply online through SRAM (CAD 85 fee). Apply by 15 January to be considered for exemptions and bursaries.
- You need a secondary diploma or equivalent (Class 11 or higher); SRAM assesses foreign diplomas.
- A French test is required; the college accepts the Bright test with a minimum score of 3.7, and other tests on the SRAM list.
- The college reviews files in four to six weeks. Then get your CAQ, study permit and health insurance, and register on Omnivox.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 records
- French test result
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of RAMQ or other health insurance
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 required; Bright test minimum 3.7, or another test on the SRAM list |
Accommodation and living costs
Student residences exist only at the Saint-Jérôme campus: 57 apartments in five buildings, with a private furnished bedroom and shared kitchen and living room. Wi-Fi, heating and electricity are included. Demand is higher than supply, and a housing service helps students find rentals nearby.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence room, 3- or 4-bedroom apartment2026-27 | C$392per month | ≈ ₹26,264 |
| Residence room, 6-bedroom apartment2026-27 | C$380per month | ≈ ₹25,460 |
| RAMQ health insurance (most nationalities)College international admission page | C$816per year | ≈ ₹54,672 |
Campus and location
The main campus is in Saint-Jérôme, with college centres in Mont-Tremblant and Mont-Laurier.
- Composite materials engineering DEC with a simulated factory (école-usine) and links to the Centre de développement des composites du Québec.
- Hotel management at the Mont-Tremblant centre, in a resort town.
- Nursing and business administration at Mont-Laurier.
- Airport welcome (Accueil Plus) at Montréal-Trudeau for August and January arrivals.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec; the college reports a 100% placement rate for composite materials graduates. Work rights depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Placement rate, composite materials engineering | 100% | Cégep de Saint-Jérôme programme page |
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FAQs
Is Cégep de Saint-Jérôme taught in English?
No. All programmes are in French, and a French test is required for admission.
How much is tuition?
CAD 14,000 to 28,000 a year depending on the programme. The college does not list each programme's fee, so confirm yours before you apply.
Can I start in January?
No. International students are admitted only for the autumn session.
Are there scholarships?
An excellence bursary of CAD 14,000 a year and a small number of tuition exemptions. Apply through SRAM before 15 January to be considered.
Sources
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme: International admission (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme: Génie des matériaux composites (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme: Student residences (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cstj.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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