About the university
Cégep Limoilou is a public CEGEP in Quebec City with about 5,500 students on three campuses and more than 40 DEC programmes. International students can join two-year pre-university DECs, three-year technical DECs in engineering technology, computer science, business, health and tourism, and three-year craft (métiers d'art) DECs such as ceramics, jewellery and violin making. All teaching is in French.
The college says international tuition is about CAD 14,500 to 22,500 a year depending on the programme, and estimates the total cost, including living costs, at CAD 35,000 to 40,000 a year. Several technical programmes include paid work-study (ATE) placements.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Students
- About 5,500
- Programmes
- More than 40 DEC programmes
- Campuses
- Charlesbourg, Limoilou and the Campus des métiers d'art, all in Quebec City
- Intakes
- August for all DECs; January for some
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Informatique: Développement d'applications ou Gestion de réseaux (DEC, 420.B1/420.B2)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years, with two paid work-study (ATE) placements
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
- Undergraduate
Administration et gestion (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); some programmes also start in January. Apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); some programmes also start in January. Apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
- Undergraduate
Génie électrique: Électronique programmable (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); some programmes also start in January. Apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
- Undergraduate
Génie électrique: Réseaux et télécommunications (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); some programmes also start in January. Apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); some programmes also start in January. Apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
- Undergraduate
Génie du bâtiment: Mécanique du bâtiment (DEC)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); some programmes also start in January. Apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- 3 years (technical DEC)
- Intakes
- Autumn (August); some programmes also start in January. Apply by 1 February
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. French at level B2 is required
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informatique: Développement d'applications ou Gestion de réseaux (DEC, 420.B1/420.B2) | 3 years, with two paid work-study (ATE) placements | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Administration et gestion (DEC) | 3 years (technical DEC) | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Génie civil (DEC) | 3 years (technical DEC) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Génie électrique: Électronique programmable (DEC) | 3 years (technical DEC) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Génie électrique: Réseaux et télécommunications (DEC) | 3 years (technical DEC) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Génie industriel (DEC) | 3 years (technical DEC) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Génie du bâtiment: Mécanique du bâtiment (DEC) | 3 years (technical DEC) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Gestion hôtelière (DEC) | 3 years (technical DEC) | 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 Limoilou with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
Quebec tuition exemption bursaries
Value: Exemption from the international tuition; amount not stated by the college
Eligibility: Some international students each year. The Fédération des cégeps manages them and the college applies for you. Awards come after classes start, so they cannot count as proof of funds. Limoilou has no scholarships of its own for international students
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRACQ by 1 February for the autumn intake (CAD 85 SRACQ fee, plus a CAD 500 file fee at first admission).
- You need schooling equivalent to Quebec Secondary 5; admission is based on your file.
- French at level B2 is required, as all programmes are taught in French.
- After admission, apply for the CAQ and study permit. Arrive two to four weeks before classes; orientation runs one week before.
Postgraduate
- Cégep Limoilou does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 records
- Proof of French at level B2
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of living funds (CAD 15,078 for a single person, indexed each January)
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 (the tourism DEC is bilingual) |
| English tests | Not used for admission |
| French | Level B2 required |
Accommodation and living costs
The college does not describe its own residences; its housing page lists average rents for apartments near its Quebec City campuses.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Shared apartment (collocation)College international costs page | C$500–1,100per month | ≈ ₹33,500 – ₹73,700 |
| Studio apartment (average)College housing page; heating and electricity may be extra | C$720per month | ≈ ₹48,240 |
| Mandatory health insuranceCollege international costs page; indexed each year | C$1,380per year | ≈ ₹92,460 |
Campus and location
Cégep Limoilou has three campuses in Quebec City: Charlesbourg, Limoilou and the Campus des métiers d'art.
- Engineering technology DECs in civil, building, industrial and electrical engineering, electronics and geomatics.
- Computer science with two paid ATE placements (six months of work experience).
- Hotel, restaurant and tourism management programmes.
- Craft DECs in ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, textiles, woodworking and violin or guitar making.
- Orientation workshops for international students one week before classes.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec, and several include paid work-study. Work rights during and after study depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is Cégep Limoilou taught in English?
No. Programmes are taught in French, and the college asks for French at level B2.
How much does it cost?
The college lists about CAD 15,150, 19,610 or 23,480 a year depending on the programme, plus CAD 493 in registration fees. It estimates CAD 35,000 to 40,000 a year in total with living costs.
When can I start?
All DECs start in August; apply by 1 February. Some programmes also accept a January start, which usually adds half a year to the programme.
Are there scholarships?
The college applies on your behalf for Quebec's tuition exemption bursaries, awarded after classes begin. It has no scholarships of its own for international students.
Sources
- Cégep Limoilou: International (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Limoilou: Costs of study and living (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Limoilou: Technical DECs for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Limoilou: Informatique (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Limoilou: Housing (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Limoilou: Homepage (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cegeplimoilou.ca (opens in a new tab)
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