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LaSalle College Montréal

LaSalle College Montréal

Montreal, Quebec (QC), Canada

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Overview

About LaSalle College Montréal

LaSalle College Montréal was established in 1959 in Montréal, Canada, and is a private, subsidized institution offering post-secondary education. LaSalle College Montréal’s collegial and pre-university programs are available both on campus and online. The college is a member of LCI Education, a community of 12 higher education institutions spread across five continents.

The largest bilingual college in North America, LaSalle College is located in the heart of downtown Montréal and in Laval. The college has seven specialized schools, offering over 60 programs in the following fields: Fashion; Art, Design and Communication; Video Games, Animation and VFX; Business and Management; Information Technology; Hospitality and Tourism; and Education and Social Sciences.

LaSalle College Montréal offers students a high-quality education tailored to the needs of the job market and focused on individual development within a globalized context.

The college has cultivated a strong international reputation for excellence and supports a diverse and inclusive student population, 50 percent of whom are international students from over 100 countries. This expansive multicultural framework encourages LaSalle College Montréal students to become open-minded and outward-looking learners, in preparation for meaningful and competitive employment positions.

Graduate outcomes

LaSalle College Montréal is a progressive school with a comprehensive range of vocational and career-oriented courses, spanning many disciplines within fashion; arts and design; hotel management and tourism; social sciences and education; business and technology; and VFX and video game design.

As part of the LCI Education network, the school offers students the advantage of joining a vast international community of learners with strong connections with competitive job markets in Canada and beyond. LaSalle College Montréal provides a dedicated career service available to all students and graduates, with a friendly and approachable team that is available all year round to assist students in securing summer jobs, work experience, and paid internships, and help final-year students and graduates find suitable employment after completing their studies.

Portfolios is a social platform that highlights the achievements, skills, and creativity of students and graduates from LaSalle College Montréal and other LCI Education campuses. This platform allows students and graduates to showcase their work to the public, as well as to employers seeking new talent. Those registered on Portfolios also gain access to exclusive job offers, internships, and practical advice.

The career service provides a wide range of support, including training in resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies. The college’s career service is an effective bridge between employers and students, offering graduates lifelong support along with access to an annual schedule of networking events and ongoing professional development workshops.

What’s new

In 2024, LaSalle College Montréal joined the prestigious ranks of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). As a member of this prestigious community of educational institutions, LaSalle College Montréal opens a range of opportunities for its students, who benefit from access to a variety of resources, international partnerships, and practical experiences that enrich their academic journey and prepare them to become global citizens.

In the same spirit, LCI Education, including LaSalle College Montréal, has signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Accord. This significant commitment demonstrates the dedication of LCI Education and its 12 higher education institutions worldwide to actively promoting positive change through education and placing sustainable development at the forefront of its core values, culture, and operations.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Average tuition fees per year

10,75,262 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

9,16,368 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

Living costs

6,67,111 Living costs Source: Government of Canada

3,18,394 To live on campus Source: Government of Canada

Scholarships & funding

Living costs

Montréal is among the world’s most affordable big cities. It is highly affordable for international students, offering low housing costs, accessible public transit, and the lowest tuition fees in North America. The city's cost of living is significantly lower than other major Canadian and North American cities, making it an attractive destination for both living and studying. Additionally, Montréal boasts a vibrant cultural scene with affordable entertainment options, ensuring a rich and enjoyable student life.

Tuition fees

To be as transparent as possible and to help students plan their educational project with the utmost precision, LaSalle College Montréal provides prospective students a tuition fee calculator that gives a clear idea of tuition fees to expect, based on country of origin and program of interest.

Scholarships & funding

LaSalle College Montréal understands that the cost of higher education is a significant commitment for many students.

The college is pleased to provide an expansive hub of information and resources regarding tuition fee funding, including links to full-time and part-time loan schemes, bursary programs, and merit-based scholarships.

While most loans and bursaries are reserved for permanent residents and Canadian citizens studying full time, there are opportunities available for international students to benefit of financial aid. Prospective students can consult the Government du Québec’s “Financial assistance for international students” page to discover all available funding options.

Additionally, the college’s financial services department offers a wide range of information and resources regarding tuition fee funding via the college website.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

LaSalle College Montréal works hard to ensure that access to its innovative programs remains open to students of all backgrounds from all around the world.

In general, the admission criteria for LaSalle College Montréal’s programs are as follows:

Diploma of College Studies (DCS): Have obtained a Diploma of Secondary Studies or recognised equivalent.
Attestation of College Studies (ACS): Be deemed by the College to have sufficient prior training, and satisfy one of the following conditions:
- have interrupted studies for at least 2 consecutive semesters, or one year,
- hold an agreement between an employer and the College,
- have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies.

However, admission requirements for specific courses may vary, so prospective students are encouraged to visit the subject-specific pages for full details.

To apply for a place at LaSalle College Montréal, candidates are generally required to submit the following documents:

Official copy of birth certificate with parents' names
Copy of last academic transcript (in English or French)
Copy of high school diploma or equivalent (in English or French)
Copy of passport

To study in Québec, students need the following documents:

Québec acceptance certificate (CAQ)
Study permit (visa)

The college’s admissions office is open all year round to answer any questions.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

LaSalle College Montréal has a rich heritage in education, with over 60 years of experience in delivering high-quality vocational courses to students from Canada and from around the globe.

The applied nature of LaSalle College Montréal’s courses means that its students are taught by a faculty of highly qualified industry experts, who sit on their respective professional advisory committees. Members of these committees are mandated to keep LaSalle College Montréal informed of any changes in skill and knowledge requirements in their fields of expertise to help align the college’s programs with industry needs and employer demands.

Entrepreneurship is placed at the core of the LaSalle College Montréal ethos. Many of the college's courses have entrepreneurial skills designed into the curriculum, and students benefit from involvement with real-world projects that develop teamwork, provide leadership experience, and encourage problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

LaSalle College Montréal students thrive under the guidance of the college’s superb teaching staff and benefit from the use of innovative modern classrooms, furnished with the latest equipment and teaching technologies such as interactive whiteboards, ergonomic furniture, art installations, and cutting-edge digital technology.

Department structure

LaSalle College is comprised of five distinct schools, each providing a specialized programme of courses in their respective professional fields. They are:

Fashion, Arts and Design
Business and Technology
Hotel Management and Tourism
Social Sciences and Education
VFX and Game Design

The college represents a vibrant educational ecosystem, offering more than 60 innovative programs which frequently encourage entrepreneurship and cross-collaboration between departments and subject areas.

LaSalle College operates within the Quebec educational system and awards 3 types of diplomas:

DEC (Diploma of College Studies) - Pre-university and technical programs which grant students access to degree-level study or the employment market.
AEC (Attestation of College Studies) - Continued education and technical programs which can be used to re-orient a career or swiftly acquire a new skill set.
DVS (Diploma of Vocational Studies) - Vocational training which grants a versatile diploma that becomes an asset to graduates in the search for direct employment.