About the university
La Cité is Ontario's largest French-language college of applied arts and technology, based in east Ottawa. It offers more than 140 full-time programmes: one-year Ontario college certificates, two-year diplomas, three-year advanced diplomas and four-year applied bachelor's degrees, most with built-in internships and some with paid co-op. Teaching is in French, so it suits Indian students who already study in French.
La Cité accepts international students and publishes each programme's international fee on its programme page. We could not verify those pages, so this page lists no courses or fees yet; check the programme page or contact international@collegelacite.ca. International applicants apply through OCAS (collegesdelontario.ca), pay a CAD 350 application fee and about CAD 8,000 for the first term before receiving their acceptance letter and Provincial Attestation Letter.
- Type
- Public French-language college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
- Language of teaching
- French (students also take English courses)
- Programmes
- More than 140 full-time programmes, from one-year certificates to four-year applied degrees
- Campuses
- Main campus in Ottawa (23 hectares, about 10 minutes from downtown), plus Hawkesbury and the Alphonse-Desjardins trades campus in Orléans
- Application fee (international)
- CAD 350, non-refundable
- First payment
- About CAD 8,000 for the first term, paid after pre-acceptance
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
La Cité doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through OCAS (collegesdelontario.ca) and pay the CAD 350 application fee.
- Each programme has its own admission conditions for international applicants; check the programme page.
- Take La Cité's diagnostic tests (Compétences pour réussir) through the student portal; these place you in French and English courses.
- After pre-acceptance, pay about CAD 8,000 for the first term. La Cité then issues the acceptance letter and requests a Provincial Attestation Letter if needed, subject to available places.
Postgraduate
- La Cité offers college programmes; graduate certificates, where offered, are listed on individual programme pages.
Documents
- Valid passport and two passport photos
- Academic transcripts (Class 10 and Class 12, and degree if relevant)
- Acceptance letter and Provincial Attestation Letter
- Proof of funds (IRCC asks for CAD 20,635 a year for living costs for one person)
- Letter of explanation for the 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; English is also taught as part of studies |
| Language test for admission | Not stated on the international pages we checked; La Cité uses diagnostic tests to place students in French and English courses |
| English tests | IELTS or PTE do not replace the need for good French |
Accommodation and living costs
La Cité has residence life on its Ottawa campus, but the pages we checked do not publish residence costs. Ask the college for current rates.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
La Cité's main campus covers 23 hectares in east Ottawa, about ten minutes from downtown, with a trades campus in Orléans and a satellite campus in Hawkesbury.
- Most programmes include internships; several offer a paid co-op option.
- Credit-transfer agreements with some Canadian universities.
- Winter-start programmes include a compulsory spring term.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Programmes are career-focused technical training for jobs in Ontario's French-speaking and bilingual job market. For work rights during and after study, see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
Is La Cité taught in English?
No. La Cité is a French-language college. Students also take English courses, but you need good French to follow the programmes.
How do I apply to La Cité from India?
Apply through OCAS (collegesdelontario.ca), pay the CAD 350 fee, take La Cité's diagnostic tests, then pay about CAD 8,000 for the first term after pre-acceptance to get your acceptance letter and PAL.
What are La Cité's international fees?
They vary by programme and are shown on each programme page. We have not yet verified them, so check the programme page before you apply.
Sources
- La Cité: Étudiant international (opens in a new tab)
- La Cité: 6 étapes pour les étudiant.e.s internationaux (opens in a new tab)
- La Cité: À propos de nous (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.collegelacite.ca (opens in a new tab)
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