About the university
Collège Ahuntsic is a public CEGEP in the Ahuntsic district of Montreal, founded in 1967 as one of Quebec's first 12 CEGEPs. It offers pre-university and technical DEC programmes and continuing-education AECs. All teaching is in French, so it suits only Indian students who already study in French; it does not award bachelor's degrees.
International students can apply to 12 DEC programmes, including radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and medical electrophysiology technologies, biotechnology and analytical chemistry laboratory techniques, civil, building, geomatics and industrial engineering technologies, accounting and finance, cinema and literary studies. International tuition depends on the programme group and runs from about CAD 15,150 to 23,480 a year.
- Founded
- 1967, as one of Quebec's first 12 CEGEPs
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales), not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Programmes open to international students
- 12 DEC programmes (health, laboratory, engineering technologies, accounting, cinema, literature)
- Campus
- 9155 rue Saint-Hubert, Ahuntsic district, Montreal
- Applications
- Through SRAM (Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Techniques de laboratoire : biotechnologies (DEC, 210.AA)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie civil (DEC, 221.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'administration et de gestion : gestion comptable et financière (DEC, 410.GF)
- Fee / year
- C$15,150
- Duration
- Technical DEC; check the length with the college
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
- Undergraduate
Technologie de radio-oncologie (DEC, 142.D0)
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
- Undergraduate
Technologie de médecine nucléaire (DEC, 142.F0)
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
- Undergraduate
Techniques d'électrophysiologie médicale (DEC, 140.A0)
- Fee / year
- C$23,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
- Undergraduate
Techniques de laboratoire : chimie analytique (DEC, 210.AB)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie industriel (DEC, 235.B0)
- Fee / year
- C$19,610
- Duration
- 3 years (6 sessions)
- Intakes
- Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027)
- English
- Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techniques de laboratoire : biotechnologies (DEC, 210.AA) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie civil (DEC, 221.B0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Techniques d'administration et de gestion : gestion comptable et financière (DEC, 410.GF) | Technical DEC; check the length with the college | C$15,150 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Technologie de radio-oncologie (DEC, 142.D0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Technologie de médecine nucléaire (DEC, 142.F0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Techniques d'électrophysiologie médicale (DEC, 140.A0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$23,480 | ≈ ₹15.7 lakh |
| Techniques de laboratoire : chimie analytique (DEC, 210.AB) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie industriel (DEC, 235.B0) | 3 years (6 sessions) | C$19,610 | ≈ ₹13.1 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.
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Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRAM, the Montreal regional admission service. Its guide explains credential equivalence for Class 12, fees, deadlines and visa steps. The first-round deadline for 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.
- Each DEC has its own prerequisites (for example maths and science for the technologies); check them in the college's programme guide.
- You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit, and you must buy the international student insurance offered through the CEGEPs (about CAD 1,380 a year).
Postgraduate
- Collège Ahuntsic does not offer postgraduate programmes. Graduates in some fields go on to university in Quebec.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (as required by SRAM)
- Documents listed in the SRAM guide for international applicants
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
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. All DEC programmes are taught in French |
| English tests | Not used for admission; IELTS, PTE and TOEFL do not replace French |
| French support | The college offers French as a second language support (soutien en français langue seconde) |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has its own student residence. Priority goes to Collège Ahuntsic students, then to Collège André-Grasset students for 20 reserved rooms; others join a waiting list. Students may share two- or three-person units.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Studio2026-27 | C$680per month | ≈ ₹45,560 |
| Shared unit, 2 people (standard or renovated)2026-27 | C$530–555per month | ≈ ₹35,510 – ₹37,185 |
| Shared unit, 3 people (standard or renovated)2026-27 | C$500–525per month | ≈ ₹33,500 – ₹35,175 |
Campus and location
Collège Ahuntsic has one main campus on rue Saint-Hubert in Montreal's Ahuntsic district, with an on-site residence.
- Health technology programmes in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and medical electrophysiology.
- Laboratory programmes in biotechnology and analytical chemistry.
- Engineering technologies in civil, building, geomatics and industrial engineering.
- Study trips abroad for some programmes, such as cinema, civil engineering and nuclear medicine.
- Services and a welcome guide for international students.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Technical DECs prepare students for work in Quebec; the college says more than 800 technical graduates enter the Quebec workforce each year. Work rights depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-university graduates admitted to their chosen university programme | Over 96% | Collège Ahuntsic Guide des programmes 2026-2027 |
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FAQs
Is Collège Ahuntsic taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French. English tests such as IELTS are not used for admission, so you need good French before you apply.
How much does Collège Ahuntsic cost for international students?
For 2026 and 2027, full-time international tuition is CAD 7,575 per session for pre-university and administrative programmes, CAD 9,805 for physical technologies and CAD 11,740 for biological technologies. There are two sessions a year, plus student fees and about CAD 1,380 a year of insurance.
How do I apply?
Apply through SRAM. For 2027 entry, the first-round deadline is 1 March 2027. After admission you need a CAQ and a study permit.
Does Collège Ahuntsic award degrees?
No. It awards the DEC, a Quebec college diploma. A pre-university DEC leads to university; a technical DEC leads to work.
Sources
- Collège Ahuntsic: Droits de scolarité (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Ahuntsic: Processus d'admission (étudiants internationaux) (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Ahuntsic: FAQ étudiants internationaux (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Ahuntsic: Guide des programmes 2026-2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Ahuntsic: Résidence étudiante (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Ahuntsic: Historique et toponymie (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.collegeahuntsic.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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