Cégep de Granby explained

Established:1968
Type:Public CEGEP
City:Granby
State:Quebec
Country:Canada
Students:2800
Undergrad:pre-university students; technical, continuing education
Campus:Urban
Academic Affiliations:ACCC
Sporting Affiliations:CCAA, QSSF

The Cégep de Granby is part of Quebec's CEGEP public education system. It is located in the city of Granby. Almost 2800 students attend classes there full-time or part-time including continuing education.

History

The college traces its origins to the merger of several institutions which became public ones in 1967, when the Quebec system of CEGEPs was created.

Programs

The CEGEP offers two types of programs: pre-university and technical. The pre-university programs, which take two years to complete, cover the subject matters which roughly correspond to the additional year of high school given elsewhere in Canada in preparation for a chosen field in university. The technical programs, which take three-years to complete, applies to students who wish to pursue a skill trade. The Cégep currently offers 10 technical programs and 3 pre-university programs.

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