LaSalle College is a private college in downtown Montreal, founded in 1959, and one of the largest private colleges in Canada. It's known for fashion design and marketing, interior design, hospitality, video game design and computer science, taught in both English and French. Work-permit eligibility depends on the programme, so check before applying.
Montreal, Canada
Official website: collegelasalle.com
1959 in Montreal
Private bilingual college in Quebec
Downtown Montreal, near Guy-Concordia
CA$16,000 – CA$24,000
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 collegelasalle.com before you apply.
DEC Fashion Design
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
AEC Video Game Design
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
DEC Interior Design
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
AEC Hotel and Restaurant Management
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Fashion programmes with an annual runway show.
Studios for design and game development downtown.
Classes in English or French.
Graduates join fashion brands, design studios, game companies and hotels.
Post-graduation work permit eligibility depends on the programme; confirm with the college.
Montreal's game industry is one of the world's largest.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The college is in a downtown building near Concordia University and the metro.
Montreal is bilingual, creative and cheaper to rent in than Toronto or Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from LaSalle 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
LaSalle accepts applications on a rolling basis. Allow six to eight months for the CAQ and study permit.
Most programmes start in August and January.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from LaSalle College. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Fashion design, video game design, interior design and hotel and restaurant management are popular. Entry needs high school completion, a portfolio for design programmes and IELTS 6.0 or French.
LaSalle offers some scholarships for new students. Ask admissions.
