About the university
Cégep de Sherbrooke is a public CEGEP in Sherbrooke, in Quebec's Eastern Townships, with more than 5,000 students a year. It offers two-year pre-university DECs, such as visual arts and dance, three-year technical DECs, such as business administration, biomedical analysis, bio-ecology and biotechnology, and shorter AECs. It has an international services team for students coming from abroad. All teaching is in French.
The college's tuition page gives 2024-25 international fees by programme sector (CAD 7,210, 9,333 or 11,174 per full-time session) and says they are revised every year; it does not name the programme in each sector, and the pages we could read do not list the programmes open to international students. For that reason no courses with fees are listed here. Ask the international services team for your programme and its current fee.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Students
- More than 5,000 a year
- Admission service
- SRAM, as an international candidate
- French requirement
- French test required, e.g. Bright 3.7 or DELF B2
- Residence
- 221 single rooms on campus
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep de Sherbrooke 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
Exemption from additional tuition (Fédération des cégeps)
Value: Exemption from the international tuition; only registration fees remain
Eligibility: Students in technical programmes that meet set conditions; managed by the Fédération des cégeps
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply online through SRAM, choosing 'Candidat international' if you live outside Canada.
- Send transcripts for the last three years of secondary school (Classes 10 to 12) and your diploma.
- A French test is compulsory: for example Bright 3.7, TCF 484, DELF B2 or TEF 479. Low scores can lead to refusal or an extra French course.
- After admission, pay the first session by the date on your account statement, or the admission is cancelled.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Sherbrooke does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Birth certificate
- Class 10 to Class 12 transcripts and certificates
- French test result
- Passport valid for the study period
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
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 | Bright 3.7, TCF 484, DELF B2 (75.7), DALF 50 or TEF 479/699 |
Accommodation and living costs
The college residence has 221 single rooms over nine floors, with shared kitchens on each floor, free laundry, Wi-Fi, heating and electricity included. Leases run 10 months from 1 August; places go first come, first served after admission.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| College residence, single room2026-27; may be revised yearly | C$350per month | ≈ ₹23,450 |
Campus and location
Cégep de Sherbrooke's campus is in Sherbrooke, in the Eastern Townships.
- Technical DECs in business administration, biomedical analysis, bio-ecology and biotechnology.
- Pre-university DECs in visual arts, dance and arts, literature and communication.
- Continuing-education AECs, including cybersecurity and web development.
- French-language support courses (francisation) for newcomers.
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.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
Is Cégep de Sherbrooke taught in English?
No. All programmes are in French, and a French test is compulsory for international applicants.
How much is tuition?
The college's page lists 2024-25 fees of CAD 7,210, 9,333 or 11,174 per session by programme sector, revised each year. Confirm your programme's current fee with the college.
Is there housing on campus?
Yes. The residence has 221 single rooms at CAD 350 a month in 2026-27, on a 10-month lease.
Sources
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: Students from abroad (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: International FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: International tuition (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: Programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: Residence (opens in a new tab)
Official website: cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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