About the university
Cégep de Thetford is a public CEGEP in Thetford Mines, Quebec. It offers pre-university DECs in natural sciences, human sciences and arts, and technical DECs including computer science, mechanical, plastics and electrical engineering technology, mineral technology, pharmacy techniques, nursing, business administration and special education. All teaching is in French, and all its DECs are open to international students.
The college gives its international tuition through an online cost calculator. In October 2026 it showed CAD 15,150 a year for most programmes, CAD 19,610 for the engineering technology programmes and CAD 23,480 for nursing and pharmacy techniques, plus registration fees, health insurance and materials.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Open to international students
- All DECs (technical and pre-university); AECs are not open
- International intake
- August only; apply by 1 February
- Admission deposit
- CAD 5,000, credited to first-session tuition and refundable if you do not come
- Residence
- 5 buildings on campus with 130 places
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Techniques de l’informatique (DEC 420.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
- Undergraduate
Techniques d’administration et de gestion (DEC 410.G0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- Technical DEC; see the course page
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie électrique (DEC 243.D0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
- Undergraduate
Techniques de génie mécanique (DEC 241.A0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
- Undergraduate
Techniques de génie du plastique (DEC 241.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
- Undergraduate
Techniques de pharmacie (DEC 165.A0)
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- August
- English
- Taught in French; a French test is required (see the college's international FAQ)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techniques de l’informatique (DEC 420.B0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Techniques d’administration et de gestion (DEC 410.G0) | Technical DEC; see the course page | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Technologie du génie électrique (DEC 243.D0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques de génie mécanique (DEC 241.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques de génie du plastique (DEC 241.B0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie minérale (DEC) | 3 years | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Soins infirmiers (DEC 180.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Techniques de pharmacie (DEC 165.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 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 Thetford with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
Quebec tuition exemptions and scholarships for international students
Value: Exemption from international tuition or a scholarship; rare and not guaranteed
Eligibility: Only applicants officially admitted for the coming intake who meet that year's criteria are invited to apply. Places are shared across all Quebec CEGEPs
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Attend the college's information session for international applicants, then follow its instructions to submit your application.
- Apply by 1 February for the August start; files are processed from September to February.
- Take a French language test (required unless you are a French national).
- Pay a CAD 5,000 deposit to receive your admission letter. It counts towards first-session tuition and is refunded in full if your immigration application is refused.
- Then apply for the CAQ, the study permit and a visa or eTA.
Postgraduate
- Cégep de Thetford does not offer postgraduate programmes. AECs are not open to international students.
Documents
- Valid passport
- School records as requested in the college's application instructions
- French test result
- College admission letter
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
- Study permit and visa or eTA
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 test | Required for applicants who are not French nationals; see the college FAQ for details |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has five residence buildings on campus with 130 places in furnished 2, 3 or 4-bedroom apartments. Rent includes electricity, heating and Wi-Fi and is paid over 10 months a year. Admitted students can join the waiting list. There is also an off-campus residence on rue Caouette Est.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus residence (2026-27)Paid for 10 months a year | C$315–630per month | ≈ ₹21,105 – ₹42,210 |
Campus and location
Cégep de Thetford has one campus in Thetford Mines, Quebec.
- Technical DECs in mineral technology and plastics, mechanical and electrical engineering technology.
- Computer science, nursing and pharmacy techniques DECs.
- On-campus residences for 130 students.
- Les Filons college sports teams, including football, hockey, basketball and baseball.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec. The college advises that your funding should not rely on working in Quebec. See our Canada guide for work rules.
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FAQs
Is Cégep de Thetford taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French, and you must pass a French test unless you are a French national.
How much is the tuition?
The college's cost calculator showed CAD 15,150 a year for most DECs, CAD 19,610 for engineering technology DECs and CAD 23,480 for nursing and pharmacy techniques (October 2026). Registration fees of CAD 526, health insurance and materials are extra. You pay a CAD 5,000 deposit, which counts towards your first session's tuition.
Which programmes can I apply to?
All DECs, technical and pre-university, are open to international students. AECs are not.
Sources
- Cégep de Thetford: Your project step by step (international) (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Thetford: International FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Thetford: Costs to expect (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Thetford: Scholarships and exemptions (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Thetford: Residences (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Thetford: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep de Thetford: Programmes (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegepthetford.ca (opens in a new tab)
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