A public French-language CEGEP in Thetford Mines, known for its programs in mining technology, plastics engineering, and unique offerings like acrobatic techniques.
Address: 671 Boulevard Frontenac O, G6G 1N1 Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada
Plastics Engineering Technology, Mining Technology, Acrobatic Techniques
Domains taught:
- Automation, Engineering, Geotechnics, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Materials, Robotics
Diplomas*:
- Diploma
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Historically linked to the mining industry. Strong programs in plastics technology (oleotek.ca – CCTT) and mining. Unique circus arts related program.
Research:
Applied research in plastics, composite materials, and mineral technologies through its CCTTs (COALIA – formerly Oleotek and CTMP).
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
400
Current students***:
1500
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Specialized technical programs, particularly in plastics and mining, unique arts programs.
Cons
Smaller, regional institution.
Best For
French-speaking students interested in specialized technical fields like plastics or mining, or unique programs like acrobatic techniques, in a regional setting.
- Additive Manufacturing, Biodegradable Plastics, Composite Materials, Environmental Impact, Plastics, Product Design, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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