Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue

Rouyn-Noranda, Canada Founded 1967

Updated Sep 2026

Overview

English Name: Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue
Founded: 1967
Institution Type: College

Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue is a public collegial institution serving Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region from three campuses, in Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or and Amos.

Its pre-university Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) programs cover cinema, languages, visual arts, music, natural sciences, and two profiles of human sciences (with or without mathematics). Technical DEC programs span administration and information technology; nursing, prehospital emergency care, pharmacy technology and physiotherapy technology; forestry technology; early-childhood education, special-needs education, criminology intervention, police technology and social work; and architecture, civil engineering, electrical automation and control, industrial mechanical maintenance, and mineral technology.

A standard Tremplin DEC pathway, plus a version aimed specifically at Indigenous students, helps learners prepare for regular programs, and the college also grants Attestations d'études collégiales (AEC) through continuing education. Instruction is primarily in French.

Spread across three towns rather than one urban site, the cégep functions as the main public post-secondary access point for a large, sparsely populated territory, pairing university-transfer preparation with technical training aimed at regional needs in health, natural resources, industry and public safety.

It suits residents of the region seeking either a pre-university diploma or a directly employable technical credential without relocating outside Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

Location & Contact

Where Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue is located and how to contact its offices. Disability and accessibility information is usually held by a separate student services office worth contacting directly.

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Academic Details

Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue's scale, faculty balance, and academic recognition. Staff-with-doctorate share often signals research culture more reliably than headline research output figures.

Admission Requirements: CANDIDATS QUÉBÉCOIS ET CANADIENS. La base d'admission est soit (a) le diplôme d'études secondaires (DES) — la personne titulaire d'un DES qui n'a pas réussi la langue d'enseignement de 5e secondaire, la langue seconde de 5e secondaire, les mathématiques de 4e secondaire, la science et technologie (ou les applications technologiques et scientifiques, ou les sciences physiques) de 4e secondaire, ou l'histoire de 4e secondaire, peut se voir imposer des cours de mise à niveau au Cégep; soit (b) le diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP), complété par la langue d'enseignement de 5e secondaire, la langue seconde de 5e secondaire et les mathématiques de 4e secondaire. Chaque programme technique ou préuniversitaire ajoute ses propres préalables de 4e ou 5e secondaire (mathématiques, physique, chimie selon le programme) — consultez la page du programme choisi. La demande d'admission se fait exclusivement en ligne auprès du Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain (SRAM), qui couvre notamment la région de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue; le Cégep n'accepte pas de demande directe. Le calendrier comporte habituellement trois tours pour la session d'automne (1er tour au 1er mars, 2e tour fin avril, 3e tour fin mai). CANDIDATS INTERNATIONAUX. La base académique est l'équivalent d'un diplôme d'études secondaires (DES). Des cours supplémentaires sont exigés selon le domaine: Sciences physiques ou Sciences et technologies de 10e année pour les programmes de la santé et des sciences; mathématiques et physique de 10e-11e année d'une filière scientifique ou technologique pour les programmes de génie et techniques; mathématiques de 10e année d'une filière scientifique ou technologique pour les programmes d'administration et d'informatique. Le niveau de français exigé par le Cégep est C1 (test reconnu par le SRAM); les personnes de nationalité française en sont généralement exemptées. La demande passe par le volet international du SRAM, qui évalue comparativement les diplômes; les frais à prévoir sont 85 $ CA pour l'analyse du dossier par le SRAM, 135 $ CA pour le certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ), 150 $ CA pour le permis d'études et 85 $ CA pour la collecte des données biométriques. Une capacité financière d'au moins 24 617 $ CA doit être démontrée (les citoyens français en sont exemptés en vertu de l'entente France-Québec). Les demandes pour une entrée à la session d'automne doivent être déposées avant la mi-mars de l'année d'entrée.

Programs Offered

Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.

27 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

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How to apply to Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.

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    Identify the right programme

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue offers 27 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

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    Check entry requirements

    Each programme at Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

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    Prepare your application documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

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    Submit via the institution

    Apply directly via Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue's online portal at www.cegepat.qc.ca. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

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    Get in touch with admissions

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue

Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue as a study destination.

In what year was Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue established?

Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue was founded in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).

Where is Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue located?

Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue is located in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada.

Where can I learn more about Cégep de l'Abitibi Témiscamingue?

The institution's website is www.cegepat.qc.ca.

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