About the university
Cégep du Vieux Montréal is a public CEGEP in central Montreal with 52 programmes, profiles and options. Eighteen technical DECs are open to international students, including computer science, electrical engineering technology (automation and control), industrial maintenance, financial services and insurance, early childhood and special education, photography, presentation design, dance and a range of craft programmes such as jewellery, glass, textiles, leatherwork, cabinetmaking and guitar making. All teaching is in French.
International tuition for 2026-27 is CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session depending on the programme's tariff group, with two sessions a year. Computer science, financial services, early childhood and special education are in tariff A (CAD 7,575); engineering technology, design, photography, dance and craft programmes are in tariff B (CAD 9,805). Tariff C (CAD 11,740) covers nursing, which is not on the list for international students.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Programmes
- 52 regular programmes; 18 technical DECs open to international students
- International intake
- Autumn 2027; SRAM applications open from 17 August 2026
- International tuition (2026-27)
- CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session, by programme tariff
- Health insurance
- Green Shield, CAD 1,080 a year (mandatory unless covered by RAMQ)
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
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie électrique : automatisation et contrôle (DEC 243.D0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
- Undergraduate
Technologie de maintenance industrielle (DEC 241.D0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
- Undergraduate
Techniques de services financiers et d’assurances (DEC 410.F0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
- Undergraduate
Design de présentation (DEC 570.D0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
- Undergraduate
Techniques de gestion et d’intervention en loisir (DEC 391.A0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
- Undergraduate
Techniques d’éducation à l’enfance (DEC 322.A0)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- Taught in French; check SRAM's French requirements
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 |
| Technologie du génie électrique : automatisation et contrôle (DEC 243.D0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie de maintenance industrielle (DEC 241.D0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques de services financiers et d’assurances (DEC 410.F0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Design de présentation (DEC 570.D0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Photographie (DEC 570.F0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques de gestion et d’intervention en loisir (DEC 391.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Techniques d’éducation à l’enfance (DEC 322.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 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 du Vieux Montréal with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
Exemption from supplementary tuition (Quebec CEGEP programme)
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement; limited number
Eligibility: International students in eligible programmes, through the Quebec programme of supplementary tuition exemptions
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRAM; applications for autumn 2027 open on 17 August 2026. The SRAM fee is CAD 85 and includes a comparative evaluation of your studies.
- Only full-time day DECs of 2 or 3 years are open, and only the 18 technical programmes the college lists for international students.
- SRAM replies in three to eight weeks. After admission, pay tuition, send the documents asked for and choose courses on Omnivox.
- After paying tuition, apply for the CAQ, the study permit and a visa or eTA.
- Check each programme's admission prerequisites on the college's prerequisites site (pygma.ca/VM).
Postgraduate
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- School transcripts and certificates, as SRAM requests
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Visa or eTA
- Proof of tuition payment
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 | Not stated on the international page; SRAM sets the French test rules, so check them before applying |
Accommodation and living costs
The college pages we checked do not mention a student residence. Plan for private housing in Montreal. Health insurance and session fees are listed below.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Green Shield health insurance | C$1,080per year | ≈ ₹72,360 |
| Standard student fees (full-time)About CAD 272.54; plus CAD 30 in the first session | C$273per session | ≈ ₹18,291 |
Campus and location
Cégep du Vieux Montréal is in central Montreal, Quebec.
- Computer science DEC, with an intensive 16-month option.
- Electrical engineering technology (automation and control) and industrial maintenance.
- Craft programmes in jewellery, glass, textiles, leatherwork, cabinetmaking and guitar making.
- Classical and contemporary dance, photography and presentation design.
- Free Accueil Plus airport welcome at Montréal-Trudeau.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec. The college says international students may work 20 hours a week during sessions and full-time in scheduled breaks; check current IRCC rules in our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is Cégep du Vieux Montréal taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French.
How much is the tuition?
For 2026-27, CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session depending on the programme's tariff group, with two sessions a year. Add about CAD 273 per session in fees and CAD 1,080 a year for health insurance.
Which programmes can Indian students apply to?
Eighteen technical DECs, including computer science, electrical engineering technology, industrial maintenance, financial services, photography and several craft and dance programmes. Pre-university DECs are not listed as open.
Sources
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal: International students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal: International fees 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal: Fees (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal: Techniques de l'informatique (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cvm.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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