Established in 1968, Dawson College is one of Quebéc’s most sought-after colleges for pre-university and three-year programs. A college diploma is awarded to all students who complete any of the two programs offered by Dawson College.
Why is it good to study here?
Dawson College offers a variety of programs across streams including
- Creative and applied arts, science
- Medical studies and engineering
- Social science and business technologies.
Dawson is also the largest CEGEP in Quebéc, making it a popular choice for international students. The college offers around 27 programs that include 22 technical programs and 5 pre-university programs.
The college is popular in Quebéc for programs in disciplines such as healthcare, engineering, commerce and psychology. Dawson also offers a variety of certifications in courses including Jewish studies, Hellenic studies and others.
Although Dawson offers many programs, certifications, and opportunities for students to participate in various activities, the college does not offer on-campus residence to students. Thus, most students have to spend beyond a certain amount from their budgets to secure a place to stay outside of campus.
Fees
The general application fee is CAD 30. International students are required to CAD 50 as application documents analysis. The tuition fee for international students ranges between CAD 6,796 to CAD 10,533 per semester. This includes the fee for pre-university as well as technical programs.
Eligibility
Based on the program that an applicant chooses, the requirements vary. Some of the common eligibility requirements across different pre-university programs include,
- IELTS or TOEFL score.
- An overall average of at least 80%.
- A minimum of 85% in at least two of the Secondary V science prerequisite courses (for science courses).
- Video submission.
- Strong grades in English, History, and the Social Sciences (for arts-related courses)
Some of the common eligibility requirements across different technical programs include,
- A Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or academic background is judged equivalent to the DES.
- Interview.
- Letter of intent.
- Recommendation forms.
- English-language proficiency test scores.
- Mathematics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Technology (depending on the program that an applicant wants to get into).
Courses offered
Some of the most popular courses offered at Dawson College include
- 3D Animation & Computer Generated Imagery
- Graphic Design
- Professional Photography
- Computer Science Technology
- Nursing
- Mechanical Engineering Technology