La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, Canada • Founded 1990
Updated Sep 2026
Overview
La Cité (Collège La Cité, also known historically as La Cité collégiale) is a public, French-language college of applied arts and technology in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1989.
It is the largest French-language college in Ontario and offers more than 140 programs — from Ontario College Certificates through bachelor's degrees — across business, health sciences, technology, skilled trades, arts and design, hospitality, legal services, and social sciences. The main campus is in Ottawa, with a satellite campus in Hawkesbury, the Minto Trades Centre at the Alphonse-Desjardins campus in Orléans, and a Toronto business office offering a small number of prograMs. La Cité serves roughly 5,000 full-time students, drawing on Franco-Ontarian communities as well as Canadian and international francophone applicants.
Instruction is delivered in French, so non-francophone applicants (domestic and international) must demonstrate French proficiency (TEF/TCF) for admission. Many programs offer cooperative education (mode coopératif) options, and the college maintains university transfer/articulation agreements covering 30+ prograMs. Domestic applications go through ontariocolleges.ca (OCAS); international applicants apply directly to the college or via the collegesdelontario.ca (SACO/OCAS) platform.
Location & Contact
Address, contact details, and online presence for La Cité Collégiale are summarised below. Cross-check with the official website if you intend to send documents or financial information.
Academic Details
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Programs Offered
The programme finder below covers every degree La Cité Collégiale currently offers. Programme codes here often map to international classification systems used for credential recognition abroad.
137 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada
Bachelor's Degree 15 programmes
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Certificate 19 programmes
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Diploma 68 programmes
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Higher Diploma 30 programmes
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Postgraduate Certificate 5 programmes
How to apply to La Cité Collégiale
A practical five-step guide to applying to La Cité Collégiale, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
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Identify the right programme
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. La Cité Collégiale runs 137 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
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Check entry requirements
Before applying to La Cité Collégiale, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Canada.
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Prepare your application documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with La Cité Collégiale's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
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Submit via the institution
Lodge your application through the official website (www.collegelacite.ca). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
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Get in touch with admissions
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at 613 742-2483. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about La Cité Collégiale
Frequently asked questions about La Cité Collégiale, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
When was La Cité Collégiale founded?
La Cité Collégiale was established in 1990 (approximately 36 years ago).
Where can I find La Cité Collégiale?
The institution is located in Ottawa, Canada.
How many students does La Cité Collégiale have?
The institution has a student body of 5,000.
What is La Cité Collégiale's official website?
You can find La Cité Collégiale online at www.collegelacite.ca.
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