Matrix College is a private college in Montreal, Quebec, offering short career programmes (AEC) in business, IT, networking and healthcare administration, taught in English and French. It is best known for job-focused training in a bilingual city. Programmes at unsubsidised private colleges in Quebec are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit, so check the rules first.
Montreal, Canada
Official website: matrixcollege.ca
Private college in Quebec
Attestation of College Studies (AEC) programmes
Montreal
CA$14,000 – CA$22,000
International students, 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 matrixcollege.ca before you apply.
AEC Network Administration
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
AEC Business Management
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
AEC Database Administration
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
AEC Healthcare Administration
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Short, job-focused AEC programmes.
Classes in English and French.
Montreal — a bilingual, affordable Canadian city.
Graduates move into IT support, office and healthcare administration roles.
Private college programmes in Quebec are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
Learning French improves job and immigration options in Quebec.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The college teaches from a city building with classrooms and computer labs rather than a residential campus.
Montreal is a bilingual city known for festivals, food and a large student population, with rent lower than Toronto and Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from Matrix 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
Matrix College accepts applications on a rolling basis for its January, May and September starts. Apply six to eight months ahead, as you need both a CAQ and a study permit.
Most AEC programmes start in January, May and September.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit. Note that unsubsidised private college programmes in Quebec are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit; check current rules.
Network administration, business management, database administration and healthcare administration are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent French.
The college may offer some discounts. Ask the admissions team about current offers.
