About CESTM — Campus of Higher Technical Studies of Montréal
CESTM (Campus of Higher Technical Studies of Montréal) is a coordinated gateway for international students to apply to public CEGEPs across Montréal in pre‑university and technical programs. The platform centralizes admissions via SRAM, highlights flagship DEC programs in business, engineering, IT, design and health, and guides applicants through CAQ, study permit and health‑insurance steps. Programs are delivered on partner CEGEP campuses such as Dawson, John Abbott, Vanier, Maisonneuve and others.
Cost of Living
Montréal: ~CAD 1,200–2,000/month depending on housing and lifestyle.
Key Facts
SRAM centralized admissions; DEC technical programs ~3 years; Pre‑university DEC ~2 years; International tuition commonly ~CAD 13.6k–22.3k/year; Email support: info@cestmontreal.ca
Customer support, problem‑solving, and software configuration for enterprise environments.
Course Details
- Duration: Varies (~1 year)
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: Rolling per campus
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Academic science preparation for university; offered at multiple English and French CEGEPs.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: September, January
Fees & Financials
Marketing, sales, international trade, HR & project creation; offered at multiple Montréal CEGEPs.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: September, January
Fees & Financials
Accounting software, financial analysis and business administration skills.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: September, January
Fees & Financials
Visual communication, typography, layout and digital design; example campus: Cégep Marie‑Victorin.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: September
Fees & Financials
Design and manufacture of mechanical systems (vehicles, aircraft, industrial machinery).
Course Details
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: September, January
Fees & Financials
Managing physical and information flows; supply‑chain planning and operations.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: September
Fees & Financials
Admission Requirements
Available Scholarships
Campus Gallery & Media
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NAC Processing Fee
R 1,500.00 (~$81 USD)
One-time fee for application management, document review, and submission for this university.