About the university
Cégep de Sorel-Tracy is a public CEGEP in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. It offers pre-university DECs in natural sciences, human sciences and arts, and three-year technical DECs such as software development and AI, nursing, pharmacy techniques, mechanical and electrical engineering technology, business administration and legal techniques. All teaching is in French.
International students are admitted for the autumn session only. The college publishes international tuition in three tiers by programme, from CAD 7,802 to CAD 12,092 per session, and estimates living costs at CAD 24,617 a year for a single person (2026).
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC and AEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Programmes
- 3 pre-university and 9 technical DECs, plus AECs
- International intake
- Autumn session only; SRAM deadline 14 March
- Application fee
- CAD 85 (SRAM)
- Residence
- Student residence on the college grounds
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Développement logiciel & IA (DEC; SRAM equivalent Techniques de l'informatique)
- Fee / year
- C$15,604
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$24,184
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$24,184
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
- Undergraduate
Techniques de génie mécanique (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$20,198
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie électrique: automatisation et contrôle (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$20,198
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
- Undergraduate
Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$20,198
- Duration
- 3 years (accelerated DEC: 2 years)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$15,604
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$15,604
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Développement logiciel & IA (DEC; SRAM equivalent Techniques de l'informatique) | 3 years | C$15,604 | ≈ ₹10.5 lakh |
| Soins infirmiers (DEC) | 3 years | C$24,184 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Techniques de pharmacie (DEC) | 3 years | C$24,184 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Techniques de génie mécanique (DEC) | 3 years | C$20,198 | ≈ ₹13.5 lakh |
| Technologie du génie électrique: automatisation et contrôle (DEC) | 3 years | C$20,198 | ≈ ₹13.5 lakh |
| Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail (DEC) | 3 years (accelerated DEC: 2 years) | C$20,198 | ≈ ₹13.5 lakh |
| Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC) | 3 years | C$15,604 | ≈ ₹10.5 lakh |
| Techniques juridiques (DEC) | 3 years | C$15,604 | ≈ ₹10.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Cégep de Sorel-Tracy with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
Exemption from supplementary tuition (Quebec government)
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement; limited number
Eligibility: Full-time technical programmes. The college pre-selects on academic record, programmes with falling enrolment and the country's Human Development Index; the Fédération des cégeps makes the final choice. Apply on SRAM by 1 November; the college contacts eligible students in January. Never guaranteed
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRAM by 14 March for the August start; later applications move to the next year.
- Send transcripts and certificates for your last three years of school (Class 10 to 12) and a comparative evaluation of studies, which SRAM can do.
- A French test result is needed unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée.
- SRAM replies in 3 to 4 weeks. Then apply for the CAQ and, after it, the study permit.
- Tuition is paid each session before classes start.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Birth certificate
- Class 10, 11 and 12 mark sheets and certificates (in French or English, or certified translations)
- French test result
- SRAM application fee (CAD 85)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Health insurance (about CAD 1,380 a year)
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 tests accepted | TCF (tout public), TEF, DELF B2 (tout public), DALF or Bright Language |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has a student residence, Campus Sorel, on the same grounds, with Wi-Fi, a shower in each unit and full kitchens, plus quick access to the college gym, cafeteria and library. Rents are not shown on the pages we checked; contact the residence. The college's 2026 estimate of living costs for a single person is CAD 24,617 a year, including housing.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Living costs, single person (college estimate, 2026)Housing, food, clothing, books and social activities | C$24,617per year | ≈ ₹16.5 lakh |
| Health insurance | C$1,380per year | ≈ ₹92,460 |
Campus and location
Cégep de Sorel-Tracy has one campus on boulevard de Tracy in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.
- Student residence on the college grounds.
- Software development and AI DEC (SRAM equivalent: Techniques de l'informatique).
- Health DECs in nursing and pharmacy techniques.
- Mechanical and electrical engineering technology, and occupational health and safety.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec. Post-graduation work permit eligibility depends on the programme's code; the college links to Quebec's list and the IRCC rules. See our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is Cégep de Sorel-Tracy taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French, and you need a French test unless you studied in French in Quebec, France or an approved lycée.
How much is the tuition?
International tuition is CAD 7,802 per session for pre-university DECs, software development, business, legal and special education; CAD 10,099 for engineering technology and occupational health and safety; and CAD 12,092 for nursing and pharmacy. There are two sessions a year.
When can I start?
Only in the autumn session (August). The SRAM deadline is 14 March.
Sources
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy: International students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy: Programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy: Développement logiciel & IA (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy: Student housing (opens in a new tab)
- Campus Sorel residence (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegepst.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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