Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Attestation

Minimum requirements

To be admitted to an ACS program, applicants must possess a Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or equivalent as judged by the College, as well as acquired knowledge and skills deemed sufficient by the College for success in the program. They must also meet one of the following conditions:

• Have interrupted studies for at least two consecutive terms or one school year, OR
• Have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies spread over a year or more, OR
• Be subject to an agreement between the College and an employer or government program, OR
• Possess a professional studies diploma (DEP)

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen, or
• Be a Permanent resident, or
• Be a Convention Refugee with a valid collegial Study Permit in the name of Vanier College issued by Immigration Canada (and valid for the duration of studies) and Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ) 

In addition, applicants must:

• Qualify for Quebec Residency (have resided in Quebec for at least one year) or hold a valid CSQ, and
• Demonstrate a good command of the English language to ensure success in the program.

International applicants

Vanier College welcomes applications from international students.
Processing times for immigration documents from both the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec can be lengthy, and the number of Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued is limited.

Government guidelines recommend allowing a minimum of 4 to 6 months for the processing of both the CAQ and the study permit. Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan ahead to ensure sufficient time to obtain these documents.

Applicants who are Convention Refugees or international students should not apply through SRAM.

Instead, please email our Academic Advisor, who will guide you step by step through the application process.