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Cégep Garneau

Quebec City, Canada · Public · Est. In higher education since 1969 (college guide)

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Established

In higher education since 1969 (college guide)

Type

Public

Location

Quebec City, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Cégep Garneau is a large public CEGEP in Quebec City, in higher education since 1969, with about 6,500 regular students. It offers two-year pre-university DECs and three-year technical DECs. All teaching is in French.

For students from outside France, the international page lists four technical DECs: Optique et lunetterie (opticianry), Techniques de la documentation, Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique, and Techniques de l'informatique. The college publishes 2026-27 international tuition by Quebec programme group (CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session) but does not say which group each programme belongs to, so we do not list course fees here; ask the college for the fee for your programme.

Type
Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
Language of teaching
French
Students
About 6,500 regular students and 2,000 in continuing education
Programmes for international students
Four technical DECs listed on the international page
Sessions
Autumn (late August) and winter; two sessions a year
Applications
Interest form first, then SRACQ by invitation from the college

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    Cégep Garneau 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.

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        Admission requirements

        Undergraduate

        • Fill in the college's international interest form; the international office replies within about two working days.
        • You can apply through SRACQ (CAD 85 application fee) only after the college invites you.
        • You must confirm that your French meets CEGEP requirements; graduating needs a pass in Quebec's uniform French exam (EUF).
        • Students who are not French nationals pay a CAD 5,000 deposit before the admission letter used for the CAQ and study permit.

        Postgraduate

        • Cégep Garneau does not offer postgraduate programmes.

        Documents

        • Passport
        • Class 10 and Class 12 records, as required by SRACQ
        • Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ, CAD 135) and study permit (CAD 150, plus CAD 85 biometrics)
        • Proof of funds

        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
        FrenchYou must show your French meets CEGEP requirements; no level is stated. Graduation needs a pass in the EUF French exam

        Accommodation and living costs

        The international guide lists private student residences near the campus and long-term rentals in Quebec City. It gives cost estimates but no college residence prices.

        Accommodation and living costs
        ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
        Long-term rentalCollege guide, autumn 2026, depending on the type of housingC$450–1,400per month≈ ₹30,150 – ₹93,800
        FoodCollege guide estimateC$400–500per month≈ ₹26,800 – ₹33,500
        College health insurance plan2026-27 fee sheet; CAD 805 for winter and summer 2027C$575autumn session≈ ₹38,525

        Campus and location

        Cégep Garneau has one main campus in Quebec City, a French-speaking provincial capital with many students.

        • Techniques de l'informatique has autumn and winter admission and ends with a 420-hour full-time internship.
        • About 500 student-athletes in 20 elite sports teams.
        • A buddy programme and support service for international students.
        • Transit pass contribution included in the session fees.

        Careers and graduate outcomes

        Technical DECs end with work placements and prepare you for jobs in Quebec. Work rights during and after study depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.

        Graduate outcomes
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        FAQs

        Is Cégep Garneau taught in English?

        No. All programmes are taught in French, and you need to pass the EUF French exam to graduate.

        How much is the tuition?

        For 2026-27 the college lists CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session depending on the programme group, plus about CAD 240 in other fees. It does not say which group each programme is in, so ask the international office for your programme's fee.

        Which programmes can I apply to?

        The international page lists Optique et lunetterie, Techniques de la documentation, Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique, and Techniques de l'informatique. Start with the interest form.

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