Cégep Garneau

Overview

English Name: Cégep Garneau

Founded: 1967

Institution Type: College

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Cégep Garneau is a public French-language college of general and professional education (CEGEP) in Quebec City, Quebec, established in August 1969 through the merger of the Collège des Jésuites, École Normale Mérici and École Normale Laval.

It opened with about 550 students in the former Collège des Jésuites building before moving into the École Normale Laval site, a location that became permanent by the late 1970s as enrollment grew to nearly 3,000. The college later acquired four buildings on Boulevard de l'Entente and added a sports centre, an administrative pavilion and, more recently, a dedicated nursing-education pavilion; its athletic teams now play out of an on-campus stadium.

The institution is named for François-Xavier Garneau, the Quebec City-born notary, translator and poet remembered as the first major historian of French Canada. In 2012 the college formally adopted the term "cégep" in place of "collège" to affirm its identity, keeping "Garneau" as the everyday name long used by students and staff.

Today Cégep Garneau offers pre-university diploma programs in natural science, social science, arts/letters/communication and the International Baccalaureate, alongside technical diploma programs spanning health, justice, business, computing and design, plus continuing-education and Tremplin DEC pathways for students exploring their options before choosing a program.

Location & Contact

Where to find Cégep Garneau, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Academic Details

The figures below cover Cégep Garneau's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing.

Programs Offered

All active programmes at Cégep Garneau are listed by degree level.

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

How to apply to Cégep Garneau

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Cégep Garneau, in five steps.

1. 1
   Identify the right programme

   Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Cégep Garneau runs 16 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

2. 2
   Check entry requirements

   Before applying to Cégep Garneau, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Canada.

3. 3
   Prepare your application documents

   Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Cégep Garneau's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

4. 4
   Submit via the institution

   Lodge your application through the official website (www.cegepgarneau.ca). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

5. 5
   Get in touch with admissions

   Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at communications@cegepgarneau.ca or by phone at 418-688-8310. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cégep Garneau

Quick answers to common questions about Cégep Garneau.

Top-Ranked Universities in Canada

Top universities in Canada typically offer the most generous institutional scholarships. Cégep Garneau's scholarship range relative to these benchmarks reflects funding capacity.

McGill University

Montréal · Public · QS 2027 #30

University of Toronto

Toronto · Public · QS 2027 #32

University of Alberta

Edmonton · Public · QS 2027 #96

University of Waterloo

Waterloo · Public · QS 2027 #113 =

Western University

London · Public · QS 2027 #142 =

Faculties at nearby universities

Also in Québec: universities located close to Cégep Garneau.

Université Laval

Québec · Public · QS 2027 #526 =

IN

Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Québec · Public · Est. 1969

UN

Université TÉLUQ

Québec · Est. 1972

École Nationale d'Administration Publique

Québec · Public · Est. 1969

CE

Cegep de Sainte Foy

Québec · Est. 1967

Where Else to Study Liberal Arts

These universities in Canada also offer Liberal Arts programmes, alongside Cégep Garneau.

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver · Public · Est. 1908

University of Calgary

Calgary · Public · QS 2027 #249

McMaster University

Hamilton · Public · QS 2027 #174 =

University of Ottawa

Ottawa · Public · QS 2027 #228 =

Université de Montréal

Montréal · Public · QS 2027 #162 =

Universities Compared with Cégep Garneau

Below are universities sometimes compared with Cégep Garneau.

LA

Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

Sarnia · Est. 1967

SE

Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto · Est. 1967

FA

Fanshawe College

London · Est. 1967

DU

Durham College

Oshawa · Est. 1967

Algonquin College

Ottawa · Est. 1967

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