Course overview
Technologie des procédés et de la qualité des aliments (DEC, 154.A0) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ) in La Pocatière, Canada. It takes Technical DEC; ITAQ's tuition exemptions cover 3 years for a DEC; work-study terms possible; international students study at Saint-Hyacinthe, with intakes in Autumn only (apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February).
Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ) is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ) (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | La Pocatière, Canada |
| Course | Technologie des procédés et de la qualité des aliments (DEC, 154.A0) |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Life Sciences |
| Duration | Technical DEC; ITAQ's tuition exemptions cover 3 years for a DEC; work-study terms possible; international students study at Saint-Hyacinthe |
| Tuition per year | C$23,480 (≈ ₹15.7 lakh) |
| Intakes | Autumn only (apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February) |
| English requirement | Taught in French; no English test applies. Proof of French (a recognised test with a minimum score) is required unless you studied in a French-language school |
Interested in Technologie des procédés et de la qualité des aliments (DEC, 154.A0)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$23,480 a year, about ₹15.7 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly C$70,440 (≈ ₹47.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.
CAD 11,740 per session for 2026-2027 (one rate for all international students), times two sessions. Registration fees per session and health insurance (CAD 816 a year) are extra
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Living costs (housing, food, transport, leisure, clothing)ITAQ estimate | C$13,000–15,000per year | ≈ ₹8.7 lakh – ₹10.1 lakh |
| International student health insurance | C$816per year | ≈ ₹54,672 |
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.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Job roles
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Biomedical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical research associate
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Microbiologist
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Roche
Novartis
Pfizer
GSK
AstraZeneca
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bayer
CSL
BioNTech
IQVIA
Eligibility
General entry requirements at Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ) for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- You need schooling equal to a Quebec secondary diploma (11 years of schooling); Indian Class 10 plus Class 12 covers this, but SRACQ assesses each file.
- Each DEC has its own prerequisites, such as Secondary 4 science for food processing and quality.
- Apply through SRACQ between 1 September and 1 February, choosing campus and programme. Incomplete files are rejected after 1 February, and ITAQ does not defer offers.
- After acceptance, send your CAQ approval letter by 15 May and your study permit introduction letter by 31 July, or your place is cancelled.
English requirements
For this course: Taught in French; no English test applies. Proof of French (a recognised test with a minimum score) is required unless you studied in a French-language school.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| Language of teaching | French. All programmes are taught in French |
| English tests | Not used for admission; IELTS, PTE and TOEFL do not replace French |
| French requirement | A recognised French test with a minimum score (see SRACQ), unless you studied at a French-language school in Quebec, Canada, France, Belgium, Monaco or a recognised French lycée abroad |
Intakes
This course starts in: Autumn only (apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- French test result, submitted with the application
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of funds (ITAQ estimates CAD 13,000 to 15,000 a year for living costs)
- A Windows laptop (required by ITAQ)
Scholarships
Full international tuition exemption
UG (DEC)
Value: Full international tuition for 3 years of a DEC; three per DEC programme per campus
Priority to applicants with CEFR C2 in a language, prior study in a related field or science, aged 18 to 35. Based on language results and academic record; all admission files are considered automatically
Official pagePartial international tuition exemption
UG (DEC or AEC)
Value: 50% of international tuition; number of awards decided each March
International DEC or AEC applicants; no separate application
Official page
About Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ)
ITAQ (Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec) is a public, French-language college-level institute that trains technologists for farming and food production. It was founded in 1962, has campuses in La Pocatière and Saint-Hyacinthe, and says it trains more than half of Quebec's agri-food technologists each year. It awards the DEC college diploma, not bachelor's degrees.
All teaching is in French, so ITAQ suits only Indian students who already study in French. Five technical DECs are open to international students: animal production, agro-environmental horticulture, food processing and quality, agromechanical engineering and landscape design. International tuition is CAD 11,740 per session for 2026-2027, and ITAQ offers some full and partial tuition exemptions.
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More courses at Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ)
- Technologie des productions animales (DEC, 153.A0)Technical DEC; ITAQ's tuition exemptions cover 3 years for a DEC; La Pocatière or Saint-Hyacinthe · C$23,480 / year
- Technologie de la production horticole agroenvironnementale (DEC, 153.F0)Technical DEC; ITAQ's tuition exemptions cover 3 years for a DEC; La Pocatière or Saint-Hyacinthe · C$23,480 / year
- Technologie du génie agromécanique (DEC, 153.D0)Technical DEC; ITAQ's tuition exemptions cover 3 years for a DEC; Saint-Hyacinthe · C$23,480 / year
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FAQs
What is the fee for Technologie des procédés et de la qualité des aliments (DEC, 154.A0) at Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ)?
The tuition for international students is C$23,480 a year (about ₹15.7 lakh). CAD 11,740 per session for 2026-2027 (one rate for all international students), times two sessions. Registration fees per session and health insurance (CAD 816 a year) are extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Technologie des procédés et de la qualité des aliments (DEC, 154.A0)?
The course takes Technical DEC; ITAQ's tuition exemptions cover 3 years for a DEC; work-study terms possible; international students study at Saint-Hyacinthe.
What English score do I need?
Taught in French; no English test applies. Proof of French (a recognised test with a minimum score) is required unless you studied in a French-language school. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: Autumn only (apply through SRACQ, 1 September to 1 February). 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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