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At a glance01Dawson College02Vanier College03Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Current position#1 in Montréal#2 in Montréal#3 in Montréal
Recognized asLarge English-language public CEGEP offering pre-university and technical DEC programs with current student-fee, academic-support and program evidenceEnglish-language public CEGEP with pre-university and career programs, exact admissions pathways and a broad student-support environmentFrench-language public CEGEP with a wide technical, arts and pre-university portfolio, transparent 2026 fees, peer tutoring, financial and accessibility supports
Best forStudents seeking English-language pre-university or technical study in central MontréalStudents seeking English-language CEGEP study in Saint-LaurentStudents seeking French-language technical, creative or pre-university study downtown
Decision fitExact institution, campus, credential, program and regulator or transfer status resolved · Hands-on teaching, labs, shops, placement capacity and student supports assessed · Admissions, schedule, current availability, complete cost and refund terms requiredExact institution, campus, credential, program and regulator or transfer status resolved · Hands-on teaching, labs, shops, placement capacity and student supports assessed · Admissions, schedule, current availability, complete cost and refund terms requiredExact institution, campus, credential, program and regulator or transfer status resolved · Hands-on teaching, labs, shops, placement capacity and student supports assessed · Admissions, schedule, current availability, complete cost and refund terms required
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