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Dawson College

· Public University · Est. 1969

#85 in Canada 8,000 students Admissions open
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Type
Public University
Founded
1969
Students
8,000
International
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Dawson College at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    On Educads it is #85 of the ranked universities in Canada, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 116,260 times (h-index 127), according to OpenAlex.

  2. What you can study

    Dawson College has 10 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (4), Computer Science & IT (2), Arts, Design & Architecture (1) and Business & Management (1).

  3. Start dates and course length

    Most courses start in Fall and Spring. The most common course length is 3 years.

  4. Ranked near it in Canada

    Universities placed just above and below Dawson College on Educads:

Questions about Dawson College

Is Dawson College a good university?

On Educads it is #85 of the ranked universities in Canada, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 116,260 times (h-index 127), according to OpenAlex.

How many courses does Dawson College offer?

Dawson College has 10 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (4), Computer Science & IT (2), Arts, Design & Architecture (1) and Business & Management (1).

When do courses at Dawson College start?

Most courses listed start in Fall and Spring.

Overview

Dawson College is an English-language public college in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The college is situated near the heart of Downtown Montreal in a former nunnery on approximately 12 acres (5 ha) of green space. It is the largest CEGEP in the province of Quebec, with a student population of approximately 8,000 day students and 3,000 evening students enrolled in more than 30 fields of study.

Programs at Dawson College

10 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

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Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Dawson College — The Biomedical Laboratory Technology program at Dawson College prepares students to apply health and safety practices, use specialized instruments and techniques to analy...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Graphic Design

Dawson College — Dawson College’s Graphic Design program is a three-year DEC in Graphic Design where you study the visual language of design. You create work for branding, publications, a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Graphic Design
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Health and Life Science

Dawson College — The Health and Life Sciences program at Dawson College helps students prepare for university studies in life sciences, medicine, ecology, and environmental sciences. Stud...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Nursing

Dawson College — The Nursing program at Dawson College prepares students for clinical nursing roles. Students learn to build professional relationships with patients, peers, and teachers;...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Nursing

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.