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Cégep de Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, Canada Founded 1967

Updated Sep 2026

Overview

English Name: Cégep de Sherbrooke
Founded: 1967
Institution Type: College
Cégep de Sherbrooke student life
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Cégep de Sherbrooke is a public French-language cégep on rue du Cégep in Sherbrooke, Quebec, with an additional site in Coaticook used for agricultural programming.

Within Quebec's collegial system, it offers pre-university Diplômes d'études collégiales (DEC) in streams such as Arts and Sciences humaines, alongside a broad slate of technical DEC programs covering fields including social work, civil engineering, and specialized education, among others. A separate Centre de formation continue delivers Attestations d'études collégiales (AEC) and short, employment-oriented programs for adult learners, complemented by a Services aux entreprises unit that provides corporate and workplace training.

The cégep emphasizes international engagement, offering study-abroad opportunities for its students and maintaining mobility agreements with partner institutions abroad. Facilities described on its site include a simulation centre and an innovation zone used across health and technical programs, along with student residences and general student-support services.

Instruction throughout is delivered in French.

Cégep de Sherbrooke suits recent secondary-school graduates from across Quebec seeking a pre-university pathway toward university or a job-ready technical DEC, adult learners returning to study through its continuing-education centre, and employers seeking customized corporate training, while its Coaticook site serves students specifically interested in agricultural and related technical fields.

Location & Contact

Where to find Cégep de Sherbrooke, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links. Confirm the published channels here are current before sending application materials.

Map:
Phone: 819-564-6350
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Academic Details

Cégep de Sherbrooke's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are summarised below. Use this section to gauge institutional weight before drilling into specific programmes.

Admission Requirements: Cégep de Sherbrooke is a French-language public cégep in Sherbrooke, Quebec, admitting through the SRAM (Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain) network. DOMESTIC APPLICANTS. Academic basis: "une formation jugée suffisante par le Cégep de Sherbrooke" — in practice a DES with the required language/second-language/mathematics credit units, or an equivalent formation including studies completed outside Quebec. A DES obtained before 2010 (or under the adult general-education stream) that is short on those units is still accepted, but the student must complete "activités de mise à niveau" (levelling activities) by the end of their first or second session, depending on how many courses are missing. Each program adds its own course prerequisites (see the program's own page). How to apply: online through SRAM, which manages all admission requests for the Cégep (admission.sram.qc.ca). INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS. Apply via admission.sram.qc.ca selecting "International Candidate"; documents include a birth certificate, transcripts from the final three years of secondary school, the secondary diploma (or equivalent), and a French-language test result. Deadlines: the college's admission-steps page publishes them per cycle (for Autumn 2025 entry, 14 March 2025; for Winter 2026 entry, 31 May 2025) — check the SRAM calendar for the current cycle. French citizens are exempt from the language-test requirement. French test minimums Sherbrooke's own page publishes: Bright Canada average of 3.7, TCF tout public 484, DELF tout public niveau B2 75.7, DALF 50, TEF 479/699. After an admission letter, apply for the Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) with Quebec's immigration ministry, then a Canadian study permit — Sherbrooke notes that as of 1 April 2026 IRCC simplified the co-op work-permit process for programs with mandatory internships. Health insurance is mandatory through Green Shield Canada (GSC), unless the student is a citizen of a reciprocal-agreement country: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania or Sweden.

Programs Offered

Look through Cégep de Sherbrooke's programmes by level or filter for keywords. Programme-level scholarships exist alongside institution-wide ones; the programme page typically lists them.

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

Diploma 41 programmes

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How to apply to Cégep de Sherbrooke

Five steps that capture how most applications to Cégep de Sherbrooke flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.

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    Browse the programme catalogue

    Cégep de Sherbrooke's catalogue includes 41 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

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    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Cégep de Sherbrooke's admissions process.

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    Get your documents ready

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

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    Apply through the official channel

    Submit your completed application through Cégep de Sherbrooke's official website at cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

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    Reach out and track your application

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at 819-564-6350. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cégep de Sherbrooke

Common questions about Cégep de Sherbrooke answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.

When was Cégep de Sherbrooke founded?

Cégep de Sherbrooke was established in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).

Where can I find Cégep de Sherbrooke?

The institution is located in Sherbrooke, Canada.

What is Cégep de Sherbrooke's official website?

Cégep de Sherbrooke's official website is cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca.

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