About the university
Collège Boréal is a public French-language college founded in Sudbury, Ontario, in 1995. It runs 31 campuses in 26 Ontario communities and offers more than 70 programmes, from one-year certificates to three- and four-year bachelor's degrees in computer science, business administration and nursing. All postsecondary programmes are taught in French, so it suits Indian students who already have strong French; distance learning is not open to international students.
Boréal estimates an international student's first year at about CAD 25,500: CAD 15,000 in tuition (including health insurance), CAD 8,500 for housing and CAD 2,000 for books and other costs. As a francophone college outside Quebec, it also points international students to a federal pilot programme for students in francophone minority communities that may lead to permanent residence.
- Founded
- 1995, in Sudbury
- Type
- Public French-language Ontario college of applied arts and technology; certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and bachelor's degrees
- Campuses
- 31 campuses in 26 Ontario communities, including Sudbury, Toronto, Windsor, Timmins, Hearst and Kapuskasing
- Programmes
- More than 70 postsecondary and apprenticeship programmes
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June recommended) and January (apply by 1 October recommended)
- Application fee (international)
- CAD 350
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Techniques des systèmes informatiques (Ontario College Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$15,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 terms), Sudbury or Toronto
- Intakes
- January 2027; September 2027; January 2028
- English
- Taught in French (French test needed unless you studied fully in French). English, if you do not hold an OSSD: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0), PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 95
- Undergraduate
Techniques en administration des affaires (Ontario College Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$15,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 terms)
- Intakes
- January 2027; September 2027; January 2028
- English
- Taught in French (French test needed unless you studied fully in French). English, if you do not hold an OSSD: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0), PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 95
- Undergraduate
Technologie du génie électrique (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$15,000
- Duration
- 3 years (6 terms)
- Intakes
- Check the programme page for start dates by campus
- English
- Taught in French (French test needed unless you studied fully in French). English, if you do not hold an OSSD: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0), PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 95
- Undergraduate
Technologie de l'architecture (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$15,000
- Duration
- 3 years (6 terms), Sudbury
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- Taught in French (French test needed unless you studied fully in French). English, if you do not hold an OSSD: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0), PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 95
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$15,000
- Duration
- 1 year (2 terms in person)
- Intakes
- September 2027; January 2028
- English
- Taught in French; English at CLB 3 for entry and CLB 4 before placements
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techniques des systèmes informatiques (Ontario College Diploma) | 2 years (4 terms), Sudbury or Toronto | C$15,000 | ≈ ₹10.1 lakh |
| Techniques en administration des affaires (Ontario College Diploma) | 2 years (4 terms) | C$15,000 | ≈ ₹10.1 lakh |
| Technologie du génie électrique (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) | 3 years (6 terms) | C$15,000 | ≈ ₹10.1 lakh |
| Technologie de l'architecture (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) | 3 years (6 terms), Sudbury | C$15,000 | ≈ ₹10.1 lakh |
| Préposée ou préposé aux services de soutien personnel (Personal Support Worker, Ontario College Certificate) | 1 year (2 terms in person) | C$15,000 | ≈ ₹10.1 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Collège Boréal with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
International bursary (Baccalauréat en informatique)
Value: CAD 1,000 a year for four years
Eligibility: Listed for international students starting the bachelor's degree in computer science; check the conditions on the programme page
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 is assessed as the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Each programme lists its own prerequisites, usually a French credit and often maths; the computer science degree also needs calculus and two more maths courses.
- Apply through the OCAS international portal, choose up to two programmes, upload certified copies of your documents in French or English and pay the CAD 350 fee.
- After an offer you pay an initial deposit before Boréal issues a Provincial Attestation Letter (about three weeks). The deposit is refunded if your study permit is refused.
Postgraduate
- Boréal offers some one-year postgraduate (postdiplôme) programmes, such as Human Resources Management and Diagnostic Medical Sonography; they need a prior diploma or degree and are taught in French.
Documents
- Passport (pages with name and photo)
- Certified copies of Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, and degree transcripts for postgraduate programmes, in French or English
- French test result, unless you studied fully in French
- English test result if the programme asks for it
- Provincial Attestation Letter and study permit
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. You need very good French; a French test is required unless your full secondary or postsecondary education was in French |
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for certificates, diplomas and degrees; 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for practical nursing and the BScN |
| PTE Academic | 40 (no skill below 36) |
| TOEFL iBT | 60 (no skill below 12, speaking 15+); 72 for nursing programmes |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 (no skill below 90); 105 for nursing programmes |
Accommodation and living costs
Boréal's Sudbury residence has 138 places, managed by Campus Living, with students sharing apartments. In Ottawa, students can use a residence at Université Saint-Paul. Other campuses rely on private rentals. Boréal does not publish residence rates on its housing page.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, academic year (estimate)Boréal's estimate for an 8-month year (September to April) | C$8,500per year | ≈ ₹5.7 lakh |
| One-bedroom apartment, Sudbury (market)Approximate market rent quoted by Boréal | C$1,450per month | ≈ ₹97,150 |
Campus and location
The main campus is in Sudbury. Programmes open to international students are taught in person at campuses such as Sudbury, Toronto and Windsor.
- Sudbury main campus with a 138-place residence.
- Toronto campus for computer systems, business and degree programmes.
- Smaller campuses across Northern and Southern Ontario.
- Distance learning is not available to international students.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Boréal says it ranked first in four of five Ontario government performance indicators in April 2017, including graduate employment. Check whether your programme qualifies for a PGWP on IRCC's site; see our Canada guide for work rights.
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FAQs
Is Collège Boréal taught in English?
No. All postsecondary programmes are taught in French. Some programmes also need good English because of bilingual placements or English-only textbooks.
How much does Collège Boréal cost?
Boréal estimates international tuition at about CAD 15,000 a year, including health insurance, and a full first-year budget of about CAD 25,500 with housing and books. The application fee is CAD 350.
When should I apply?
There is no formal deadline, but Boréal recommends applying by 1 June for September and by 1 October for January.
Are there scholarships for international students?
The computer science bachelor's page lists an international bursary of CAD 1,000 a year for four years. Boréal's international page does not list other awards.
Sources
- Collège Boréal: International applicants (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Boréal: Tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Boréal: International ancillary fees 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Boréal: English test levels (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Boréal: Techniques des systèmes informatiques (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Boréal: Baccalauréat en informatique (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Boréal: Student housing (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Boréal: Who we are (opens in a new tab)
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