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Informatique – Infrastructure et sécurité des réseaux (DEC, 420.B0)

Collège de Maisonneuve · Montreal, Canada · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

6 sessions, with an 8-week internship

Tuition / year

C$15,150 (≈ ₹10.2 lakh)

Intakes

Autumn only (SRAM deadline for international applicants: 14 March)

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Course overview

Informatique – Infrastructure et sécurité des réseaux (DEC, 420.B0) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Collège de Maisonneuve in Montreal, Canada. It takes 6 sessions, with an 8-week internship, with intakes in Autumn only (SRAM deadline for international applicants: 14 March).

Collège de Maisonneuve is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityCollège de Maisonneuve (Public)
LocationMontreal, Canada
CourseInformatique – Infrastructure et sécurité des réseaux (DEC, 420.B0)
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaComputer Science & IT
Duration6 sessions, with an 8-week internship
Tuition per yearC$15,150 (≈ ₹10.2 lakh)
IntakesAutumn only (SRAM deadline for international applicants: 14 March)
English requirementTaught in French. French at B2 in all four skills (TEF, TCF tout public, CIEP or Bright tests); no English test applies

Interested in Informatique – Infrastructure et sécurité des réseaux (DEC, 420.B0)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.

Fees and costs

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

Same 420.B0 programme code as Développement d'applications, which the college places in group A: CAD 7,575 per session. Confirm in your offer letter. Insurance and fees extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn CADApprox. in rupees
Funds to show for living costs (CAQ and study permit)On top of tuition and feesC$15,028per year≈ ₹10.1 lakh
Health and hospital insuranceC$1,380per year≈ ₹92,460

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.

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Career outcomes

Job roles

  • Network engineer
  • IT technical support officer
  • Database administrator
  • Systems analyst
  • Information systems manager
  • Telecommunications researcher

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • Cisco
  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • IBM
  • Oracle
  • Ericsson
  • Deutsche Telekom
  • BT
  • Telefónica

Eligibility

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

  • You need a school leaving qualification after 12 years of study (Class 12), or 11 years with the final year in progress, plus the programme's prerequisites (for computing, secondary-level maths).
  • Apply through SRAM's international section by 14 March for autumn or 31 August for winter. SRAM checks your file and the college makes the final decision.
  • With your admission notice you apply for a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit; programmes with a compulsory internship also come with a letter for a work permit. You must show CAD 15,028 for living costs on top of tuition.

English requirements

For this course: Taught in French. French at B2 in all four skills (TEF, TCF tout public, CIEP or Bright tests); no English test applies.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
Language of teachingFrench. All programmes are taught in French
French levelAt least B2 (upper intermediate) in each of the four skills
Accepted French testsTEF, TCF tout public, CIEP and Bright
English testsNot used for admission

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Intakes

This course starts in: Autumn only (SRAM deadline for international applicants: 14 March).

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Canada

How to apply

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

Documents you'll need

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, as listed in SRAM's required documents
  • French test result at B2 in all four skills
  • Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ, CAD 135) and study permit (CAD 150)
  • Proof of funds (CAD 15,028 plus tuition and fees)

About Collège de Maisonneuve

Collège de Maisonneuve is a public CEGEP in East Montreal, about 15 minutes from downtown by metro, with campuses on rue Sherbrooke Est. It offers pre-university DECs, including an International Baccalaureate stream, and technical DECs in accounting, marketing and events, software development, network security, electrical engineering technology, nursing, dietetics and police studies. All teaching is in French.

International tuition is CAD 7,575 per session for pre-university programmes and listed technical programmes such as accounting and software development, CAD 9,805 for physical techniques and CAD 11,740 for biological techniques. Programme pages mark which programmes are open to international students; most technical programmes listed here start in autumn only and include an internship in the final session.

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FAQs

What is the fee for Informatique – Infrastructure et sécurité des réseaux (DEC, 420.B0) at Collège de Maisonneuve?

The tuition for international students is C$15,150 a year (about ₹10.2 lakh). Same 420.B0 programme code as Développement d'applications, which the college places in group A: CAD 7,575 per session. Confirm in your offer letter. Insurance and fees extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Informatique – Infrastructure et sécurité des réseaux (DEC, 420.B0)?

The course takes 6 sessions, with an 8-week internship.

What English score do I need?

Taught in French. French at B2 in all four skills (TEF, TCF tout public, CIEP or Bright tests); no English test applies. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: Autumn only (SRAM deadline for international applicants: 14 March). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

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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