About the university
Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a public CEGEP in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. It offers 16 pre-university and technical programmes, including nursing, physiotherapy techniques, biomedical laboratory technology, mechanical and electrical engineering technology, architecture technology, interior design, business administration and computer science. All teaching is in French, and the college welcomes more than 300 students of foreign origin each year.
The college says international tuition is about CAD 14,000 to 22,000 a year depending on the programme, but it does not publish the fee for each programme, so we do not list course fees here. It estimates the total cost of 12 months of study at CAD 28,750 to 36,450 including tuition and living costs.
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- International students
- More than 300 students of foreign origin a year, mostly from Europe and Africa
- Programmes
- 16 pre-university and technical programmes, including 11 technical DECs
- Intakes
- Autumn (August) and winter (January)
- Residence
- 154 furnished single rooms on campus
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 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.
Scholarships
- UG
Quebec exemption from supplementary tuition
Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement; limited number, not guaranteed
Eligibility: Students admitted to a technical DEC by 15 January. You cannot apply yourself; the college selects candidates and contacts them by email
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRAM. For an August start, applications open on 15 March of the previous year and close on 14 March of the admission year; for January, they close on 31 May of the previous year.
- Students whose language, citizenship or schooling is not from France or Canada must pass a French test through SRAM; the college prefers the Bright test at level C1 (at least 4.0).
- After admission, apply for the CAQ and the study permit; apply early because immigration steps take time.
Postgraduate
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 records
- French test result (Bright test preferred)
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of health insurance
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 | Bright test preferred, level C1 (at least 4.0); a French support course may be required |
Accommodation and living costs
The campus residence has 154 furnished single rooms on six floors, with shared kitchens, free laundry, wired internet and staff on site at all times. The college also lists off-campus rentals.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Student residence (college average)Indicative average from the college's cost of studies page, updated August 2026 | C$350per month | ≈ ₹23,450 |
Campus and location
The college has one main campus in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, with an on-campus residence.
- Health DECs in nursing, physiotherapy techniques and biomedical laboratory technology.
- Engineering technology in mechanical engineering, programmable electronics and architecture.
- Computer science and business administration DECs.
- On-campus residence with free bus service for students.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare you for jobs in Quebec. Work rights during and after study depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is the college taught in English?
No. Teaching is in French, and most international applicants must pass a French test (the Bright test at C1 is preferred).
How much is the tuition?
The college says about CAD 14,000 to 22,000 a year depending on the programme, plus about CAD 250 per session in registration fees. Ask the college for your programme's exact fee.
When are the deadlines?
For an August start, apply through SRAM by 14 March of that year. For a January start, apply by 31 May of the year before.
Sources
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: International students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: Guide for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: Cost of studies (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: Technical programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: Residence (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cstjean.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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