Colleges in Canada offer students full-time and part-time diplomas, advanced diplomas, postgraduate certificates and bachelors (Honours). These colleges help students develop their skills and prepare them for the job market. 

Universities in Canada are expensive and challenging to get into. On the other hand, Canadian colleges are affordable and less competitive.  

The public colleges in Canada also have placement provisions for their students, thus leading to accessible job opportunities. 

If you want to know about studying in Canada, follow the complete guide- Study in Canada: Everything you need to know. 

Why study in Canadian Colleges?

• Canadian colleges offer affordable programs to international students.
• Recognized degrees
• Diversity
• Part-time job opportunities while learning
• Post Graduation Work Permit Program and ample job opportunities
• Canadian PR Opportunities for international students

Courses provided by Canadian Colleges

• Information Technology
• Pharmacy technician
• Hospitality management
• Nursing
• Supply chain management
• Business management
• Engineering
• Arts
• Cybersecurity
• Project management
• Electronics and Embedded systems
• Business Administration
• Network
• Architecture
• Biotechnology
• Public relations management
• Business Analytics

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Top Colleges in Canada

The diploma and advanced diploma courses are 1.5 years to 3 years long in Canada. Likewise, the post-graduate diploma, i.e. graduation certificates, are eight months to 2 years long. 

Seneca college

Seneca College is known for innovation, academic excellence and affordability. It offers diplomas, advanced diplomas, Bachelor honours and graduation certificates. Seneca College is one of the best colleges in Canada, with over 50 courses of different levels and fields. 

The tuition fees of Seneca College range from 8000 CAD to 16,000 CAD. 

Centennial college

Centennial College offers diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduation certificates and bachelor's degrees in some selected programs. Some popular courses include construction management, Public relations management, bachelor of Information Technology (computer and communication networks), Honours, etcetera. 

The tuition fees of Centennial College range from 14,000 CAD to 25,000 CAD. 

Humber college

Established in 1967, Humber College is one of Canada's most popular public colleges. It provides bachelor, diploma and postgraduate degrees to students in over 30 courses. Some of the most popular courses Humber College offers are a Bachelor of Nursing, a Bachelor of Public Relations, and a Bachelor of Digital Communications. 

Other courses include graduate certificates in global business management, supply chain management, project management, and information technology. The Tuition fees for international students at Humber College range from 14,000 CAD  to 20,000 CAD. 

Fanshawe college

Fanshawe College was a public college founded in 1967. The most popular courses at Fanshawe College are a graduate certificate in project management, an advanced diploma in Business Administration- Human Resources, a graduate certificate in construction project management, and an Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity. Fanshawe College offers over 40 courses. 

The tuition fees of Fanshawe College range from 14,000 CAD to 18,000 CAD.

Canadore college

Canadore College was established in 1967 and provides comprehensive programs like supply chain management, project management, business management,  biotechnology and engineering. With a diploma, advanced diploma and graduation certificates, Canadore College offers over 50 programs. 

This public college has a graduate employment rate of over 75 %. 

The tuition fees of Canadore College run from 13,000 CAD to 16,000 CAD. 

Lambton college

Lambton College is a Canadian public college established in 1969. This college offers diplomas, advanced diplomas, and graduation certificates.  

Popular courses at Lambton College are- a graduation certificate in business management, a graduation certificate in Artificial Intelligence, a graduation certificate in marketing management, a graduation certificate in computer software, etcetera. 

The tuition fees for Lambton College range from 14,000 CAD to 20,000 CAD.  

Cambrian college

Established in 1967, Cambrian College offers more than 70 courses. Some popular courses taught at Cambrian College include a diploma in media communication, a bachelor of science in nursing, an advanced diploma in business administration, and a graduate certificate in Supply Chain Management. 

The general tuition fee structure of Cambrian College runs from 12,000 CAD to 18,000 CAD.

George Brown College

It was established in 1967. Some popular degrees George Brown College offers are graduate certificates in Human Resource Management, International Business Management, construction management, civil engineering, etcetera. George Brown College also offers honours in Bachelor of Commerce and Technology. The tuition fee structure ranges from 14,000 CAD to 22,000 CAD. 

Georgian College

This Canadian public college was established in 1967. It provides diplomas, advanced diplomas and graduate certificates. The most popular courses at Georgian College are a graduate certificate in Public Relations-Corporate communications, a graduate certificate in global business management, a diploma in biotechnology-health, and a graduate certificate in project management. 

The tuition fees for Georgian colleges range from 15000 CAD to 2200 CAD. 

Niagara College Canada

Niagara College was established in 1967. Some of the programs it provides are graduate certificates in hospitality and tourism management, a diploma in business, a diploma and civil engineering technician, a diploma in journalism and so on. 

The tuition fee of Niagara College ranges from 13,000 CAD to 16,000 CAD. 

Other public colleges in Canada are Algonquin College, Durham College, Loyalist College, Confederation College, Conestoga College, St. Clair College, Langara College etcetera. 

Basic Requirements of Colleges in Canada for international students

Almost every Canadian college has the following admission requirements. Depending on some programs, the thresholds may differ slightly (be higher or lower). 

• English proficiency tests (IELTS/ TOEFL/PTE): A minimum IELTS score 6.5 with no band score less than 6. A minimum TOEFL score of 84, with a minimum score of 20 in each band.
• For postgraduate, at least a 3-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum GPA of 2.4 or 50% in 10+2 or bachelors.
• A well-written SOP demonstrating your academic history, experiences and reason for choosing the specific program or college.

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