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Cégep de Shawinigan

Shawinigan, Canada · Public · Est. Not stated on the college website

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Established

Not stated on the college website

Type

Public

Location

Shawinigan, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Cégep de Shawinigan is a public CEGEP in Shawinigan, in Quebec's Mauricie region between Montreal and Quebec City. Its technical DECs include computer science, mechanical engineering technology, biomedical laboratory technology, laboratory techniques (biotechnology and analytical chemistry), nursing and early childhood education, which the college names as priority programmes for tuition exemptions. All teaching is in French, and the college asks most international applicants for French at level C1.

The college does not publish an international tuition amount on its pages, so no courses with fees are listed here. Contact the international office (international@cshawi.ca) for your programme's fee.

Type
Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
Language of teaching
French
Admission service
SRAM, as an international candidate
Intakes
Autumn (apply by 14 March) and winter (apply by 31 May)
French requirement
Recognised French test at level C1

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    Cégep de Shawinigan 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, plus the tuition exemption and RAMQ health cover

        Eligibility: Full-time admission to a technical programme, with a CAQ and study permit; limited and not guaranteed. The college puts forward eligible applicants

        Official page (opens in a new tab)
      • UG

        Quebec tuition exemption

        Value: Exemption from the international tuition

        Eligibility: Non-French students in technical programmes, with priority for the programmes the college names; limited places

        Official page (opens in a new tab)

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Apply through SRAM as an international candidate (CAD 85 fee): by 14 March for autumn or 31 May for winter. Processing takes three to eight weeks.
      • Send transcripts and diplomas, and a recognised French test at level C1 overall and in written and oral comprehension.
      • After admission, apply for the CAQ (CAD 132) and the study permit (CAD 150).
      • Biomedical laboratory technology, nursing and early childhood education need a medical exam.

      Postgraduate

      • Cégep de Shawinigan does not offer postgraduate programmes.

      Documents

      • Class 10 and Class 12 transcripts and certificates
      • French test result (C1)
      • Admission letter, then CAQ and study permit
      • Medical exam for some health and education programmes

      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

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      Language of teachingFrench
      English testsNot used for admission
      FrenchRecognised French test at level C1, validated by the college

      Accommodation and living costs

      A partner residence, Résidences étudiantes Shawinigan, has about 60 furnished rooms for students, 1.5 km from the college, with Wi-Fi, heating, a shared kitchen and free laundry. Rents are not published; contact the residence. The college also shares a list of private rentals and suggests about CAD 60 a week for groceries.

      Accommodation and living costs
      ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
      Groceries (college estimate)C$60per week≈ ₹4,020

      Campus and location

      Cégep de Shawinigan has its campus in Shawinigan, in the Mauricie region.

      • Computer science and mechanical engineering technology DECs.
      • Laboratory DECs in biotechnology, analytical chemistry and biomedical analysis.
      • Nursing and early childhood education DECs.
      • International team includes regulated immigration advisers for students (CRIEE).

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec. Work rights depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.

      Graduate outcomes
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      FAQs

      Is Cégep de Shawinigan taught in English?

      No. All programmes are in French, and most international applicants need a French test at level C1.

      How much is tuition?

      The college does not publish the amount. Ask the international office for your programme's fee before you apply.

      When can I start?

      In autumn (apply through SRAM by 14 March) or winter (apply by 31 May).

      Sources

      1. Cégep de Shawinigan: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
      2. Cégep de Shawinigan: International (opens in a new tab)
      3. Cégep de Shawinigan: International admission steps (opens in a new tab)
      4. Cégep de Shawinigan: Residences and housing (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.cegepshawinigan.ca (opens in a new tab)

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