Techniques de l'informatique (DEC, 420.B0)

Techniques de l'informatique (DEC, 420.B0) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Collège d'Alma in Alma, Canada. It takes 6 sessions, with a work-study (alternance) option, with intakes in Autumn session (apply through SRASL).

Collège d'Alma is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$15,150 a year, about ₹10.2 lakh.

2026-27 international rate published by the Fédération des cégeps (CAD 7,575 per session × 2); Collège de Maisonneuve lists computer science DECs in this group, so confirm in your offer letter. Eligible for Quebec's tuition exemption at Collège d'Alma (few places)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Software engineer
• Web developer
• Data analyst
• Cyber security analyst
• Systems analyst
• UX designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Apple
• Meta
• IBM
• Oracle
• SAP
• Accenture
• Infosys

General entry requirements at Collège d'Alma for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Apply online through SRASL, the regional admission service for Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
• Each programme has prerequisites set against Quebec secondary courses (for example, secondary maths for computer science and science for nursing); SRASL assesses your Class 12 against them.
• After admission you need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit. The college helps with bank accounts, insurance, RAMQ and a social insurance number after arrival.

For this course: Taught in French; no English test applies. You need strong French to follow a DEC.

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This course starts in: Autumn session (apply through SRASL).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, as required by SRASL
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
• Proof of funds for a full year without relying on an exemption bursary

• Quebec exemption from international tuition (by programme and region)

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  Value: Exemption from the international tuition, given as a bursary; amount not stated by the college

  Only a few selected students in Techniques de l'informatique or Soins infirmiers. Decisions usually come between June and October, so prove your funds without counting on it

  Official page

Collège d'Alma is a small public CEGEP in Alma, in Quebec's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, founded in 1970. It has about 1,600 students and 29 programmes, including computer science, nursing, pharmacy techniques, administration, music and sound technology. All teaching is in French.

International students pay the provincial international tuition, which for 2026-27 is CAD 7,575 to 11,740 per session depending on the programme type. Quebec offers a small number of tuition exemptions by programme and region; at Collège d'Alma the eligible programmes are Techniques de l'informatique and Soins infirmiers. The college does not have a residence yet; a 41-unit residence is planned for autumn 2027.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAcadia University4 years; honours and optional co-op; CIPS-accredited · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAlgoma University4 years; specialisations in Data Science and AI, Computer Game Technology, Mobile Software Engineering and XR Technologies; co-op option; Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton · C$22,601 / year
• Computer Programming (Ontario College Diploma)Algonquin College2 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Computer Programming and Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$16,165 / year
• Computer Engineering Technology - Computing Science (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Network Administration Technology (Diploma)Assiniboine College2 years full-time (121 credits); Brandon · C$16,790 / year

More courses at Collège d'Alma

• Soins infirmiers (DEC, 180.A0)6 sessions, with clinical placements · C$23,480 / year
• Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC)Technical DEC; see the course grid for its length · C$15,150 / year
• Sciences de la nature (pre-university DEC)Pre-university DEC; see the course grid for its length · C$15,150 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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