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Quebec cégep enrollment and infrastructure growth

Overview

Quebec’s public college network (cégeps) is experiencing significant enrollment growth for the 2026 academic year. Individual institutions, such as Cégep Drummond and Cégep de l'Outaouais, have reported rising student numbers, leading to the opening of new infrastructure and pavilions to accommodate the population. However, this growth has also resulted in capacity challenges; Cégep de l'Outaouais was forced to refuse hundreds of applications, particularly in high-demand health and social services programs.

Broader provincial data from the Fédération des cégeps confirms this trend, showing a 3.3% increase in total regular instruction enrollment to 200,635 students across 48 institutions. Significant regional increases were noted in Laval, Lanaudière, and Chaudière-Appalaches. While officials noted that the growth demonstrates programs are meeting community needs, there are ongoing calls for adequate resources to support student success and mental health.

Entities

Cégep Drummond · Quebec · Pierre Leblanc · Cégep de l'Outaouais · Cégep de Rimouski

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Quebec cégeps see record enrollment growth for 2026

    Quebec's cégep network has reached a record 200,635 enrollments for the 2026 academic year, a 3.3% increase that highlights growing demand for public higher education across the province.

  2. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Quebec colleges report rising enrollment and infrastructure needs

    Quebec colleges report rising enrollment trends, with Cégep Drummond opening new facilities and Cégep de l'Outaouais facing high application refusal rates in health programs.

Sources

journallesoir.ca · lesaffaires.com · tvagatineau.ca · vingt55.ca