Thinking about Studying in Quebec?

Quebec is one of the most distinct provinces in Canada. The largest province in the country in size and second biggest in term of population with about 8 million people, the province is the center of francophone culture in Canada and throughout North America. Known for its unique and dynamic culture, the province is known for its international and multicultural events, festivals, shows and sporting events.

The provinces diverse landscape offers residents many lakes, rivers, and national parks to enjoy. Its internationally recognized unban lifestyle in its largest city, Montreal, and the provincial capital, Quebec City, creates a European feel to the province.

Unique Education Options in Quebec

The Quebec education system is a little different than other areas in Canada. In Quebec, college is considered the first level of post-secondary studies. Students are required to complete secondary school or vocational training before being admitted to college. In college, students have two options:

1. 2 years of pre-university education – ideal for students that want to continue their studies
2. 3 years of technical training – ideal for students planning to enter the workforce

University is considered the second level of post-secondary education. As in other provinces, students can complete a Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate Degree. Length of the program depends on the academic discipline.

Admissions for International Students

International and out of province students are required to not only meet the admission requires of the school of their choice, they will also need to arrange proper immigration paperwork (international students only) and have proof of financial means to pay for their education.

Meeting requirements can be done in 4 steps:

1. Choose a program and school
2. Apply for admission
3. Get a Quebec Acceptance Certificate for Studies from Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec
4. Get a study permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

With more than 50 post-secondary schools that are dispersed throughout the province, students have many French and English language education options. Here are some of the most notable schools in the province.

Universities include:

• Concordia University
• Bishops University
• McGill University
• Universite de Montreal
• Universite Laval
• HEC Montreal

Colleges include:

• Vanier College
• Rosemont College
• College Shawinigan
• Dawson College

One thing that makes Quebec post-secondary education distinct is their division of colleges into public, private and CEGEP (Collège d’enseignement eneral et professionnel) which is translated as Vocational Colleges in English.

Why Study in Quebec?

Quebec has become a popular destination for international students and students from across Canada for many reasons, such as:

• A perfect option for students that want to French language education
• Each year the province has approximately 30, 000 international students from more than 160 countries around the world
• Experience the unique francophone culture
• Degrees and diplomas are international recognized
• Low cost of living compared to other areas in Canada
• Modern research facilities and labs
• The province has one of the highest graduation rates for undergraduates
• Tuition rates are one of the lowest in the country

More Information

To learn more about the province of Quebec and its post-secondary education options, visit the Government of Quebec Website.