French-language colleges and universities
Where to study in French at a French-language or bilingual postsecondary institution.
Study in French
Ontario has:
- two publicly funded French-language colleges
- ten French-language and bilingual institutions offering university programs
Ontario’s publicly funded postsecondary institutions provide you with the opportunity to pursue postsecondary studies entirely in French, while also learning the specialized vocabulary of your field in English. You can become a fully bilingual professional.
Find a French-language college
 | Collège Boréal (8 campuses) Main campus: 21 boul Lasalle Sudbury ON P3A 6B1 Admissions: Fax: www.collegeboreal.ca |
 | La Cité (4 campuses) 801 promenade de l'Aviation Ottawa ON K1K 4R3 Fax: www.collegelacite.ca |
Study in French at university
You can pursue university studies entirely or partially in French.
Bilingual university studies are a great opportunity for you to learn or improve your skills in the other language and graduate as a fully bilingual professional.
Find a French-language or bilingual institution
 | Laurentian University 935 Ramsey Lake Rd Sudbury ON P3E 2C6 Admissions: Fax: www.laurentian.ca |
 | University of Sudbury 935 Ramsey Lake Rd Sudbury ON P3E 2C6 Fax: www.usudbury.ca |
 | Université de Hearst 60 9th St Hearst ON P0L 1N0 www.uhearst.ca |
 | Université de l’Ontario français
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 | University of Ottawa 550 Cumberland St Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 Admissions: Fax: www.uottawa.ca |
 | Affiliated with University of Ottawa: Saint Paul University |
 | Glendon Campus York University 2275 Bayview Ave Toronto ON M4N 3M6 www.glendon.yorku.ca |
 | Dominican University College Affiliated with Carleton University 96 Empress Ave Ottawa ON K1R 7G3 www.dominicanu.ca |
 | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Centre de recherches en éducation franco-ontarienne |
 | Royal Military College PO Box 17000 Stn Forces Kingston ON K7K 7B4 Admissions: Fax: www.rmc-cmr.ca |
Ontario-Quebec Health Study program
A special program designed to:
- train health professionals to deliver health services in French in Ontario
- provide French-speaking Ontario students with more opportunities to pursue studies in French.
How it works
Each year, the 2 participating universities in Quebec (Université Laval and Université de Montréal) reserve up to 5 spots for Ontario students, for a total of 15 places in these programs:
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
In Ontario, these programs are not available in French.
Agree to return to Ontario
If accepted, you have to agree to:
- return to Ontario to practice for at least 24 months
- set up your practice in a part of the province designated for services in French
You will need to start practising in Ontario within 6 months of graduating.
Fees: You pay the same as Quebec students, and could be eligible for OSAP. Ask your school financial aid office.
Who is eligible
To be eligible, you need to:
- be an Ontario resident
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- be able to study in French
- intend to study full time
- be admitted to an area of study designated by this program
- commit to practice in Ontario after graduating
How to apply
- Apply directly to the Quebec universities offering the program.
- Fill out a Notice of Application form (PDF)
Mail this form—along with proof of citizenship and identity—to:
Alain Ngouem, Ph.D.
Ontario-Quebec Health Study Program
French-Language Priorities Branch
Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
315 Front Street West, 14th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 0B8
For more information, please call
Application deadline: March 1