Vanier College is an English-language public CEGEP in Saint-Laurent, in the west of Montreal. Local students use it as the step between high school and university; international students mostly come for its technical DEC programmes and shorter AECs in areas like nursing, computer science technology and business. It's a good option if you want public-college fees and English teaching in Quebec.
Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Canada
Official website: vaniercollege.qc.ca
Public English-language CEGEP in Quebec
1970 in Saint-Laurent
Around 6,000 full-time students
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, DEC and AEC programmes
CA$13,000 – CA$17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on vaniercollege.qc.ca before you apply.
DEC Computer Science Technology
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
DEC Nursing
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
AEC Network Administration
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
DEC Business Administration
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
English teaching at public-college prices in Montreal.
Technical programmes that lead straight to work.
A leafy campus with a large library and sports complex.
Technical graduates work in IT, health and business across Montreal.
Public college graduates may qualify for a post-graduation work permit, depending on programme length and field.
Many DEC graduates go on to McGill or Concordia.
Undergrad
1 Mar 2027
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is next to the Côte-Vertu metro station, so downtown is about 25 minutes away.
Saint-Laurent is a diverse, largely residential borough with lower rent than central Montreal.
Letter of acceptance from Vanier College
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
For August entry, Quebec CEGEP applications usually close on 1 March. Some AECs accept later applications if places remain.
Most programmes start in August. A few AECs also have a January start.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from Vanier College. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Computer science technology, nursing, network administration and business administration are popular. You'll need a completed high school diploma and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Quebec funds a limited number of exemption scholarships for international students in some fields. Vanier's international office can tell you which apply.
