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Georgian College

About Georgian College

When the College System of Ontario first began, Georgian College was established in 1967. The Canadian Association for Co-operative Education has accredited twelve of its co-op education programmes (CAFCE). High accreditation ratings were given to three of its health initiatives. The Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician programmes are accredited by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The college was given the CCAC Certification of Good Animal Practice by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) (GAP).

Georgian College has seven campuses spread across different regions of Ontario, totaling 21,000 square kilometres. The Barrie Campus is the biggest campus and has a variety of amenities like an art gallery, changemaker space, fitness centre with a climbing wall and gym, indigenous resource centre, Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, on-campus housing, innovation labs, library, six public health and wellness clinics, student lounges, theatres, and videoconferencing.

Excellent apprenticeship and skills training are offered at the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus, giving the sector access to a necessary, highly trained workforce. Pre-health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees is available at Muskoka Campus. Full-time and part-time courses, corporate training, and academic upgrading are all available at Orangeville Campus. The Orillia Campus has a wide range of activities and is home to a veterinary clinic, a library, and a labyrinth for meditation.

The Marine Emergency Duties Center and Centre for Marine Training and Research are both located on the Owen Sound Campus. The South Georgian Bay Campus features 20,000 square feet of instructional space, a common room, computer labs, and a lab for nursing simulations. It also offers a number of programmes. Each location has top-notch facilities and offers students a setting that promotes quick and effective learning.

More than 130 programmes in a variety of fields of study, including automotive business, management, computer studies, community safety, design, visual arts, health, engineering, environmental technologies, sciences, tourism, hospitality, liberal arts, human services, indigenous studies, skilled trades, and marine studies, are offered by Georgian College.

More than 13,000 students attend the college, including 3,600 international students from 85 different nations. The college offers $3 million in annual scholarships and bursaries, with an average class size of 26 students. With a track record of 89.7% of graduates finding work within six months after graduation in the academic year 2018–19, it boasts a high graduate employment rate.

More than 80,000 Georgian College graduates live all over the world, many of them have achieved success in their fields. Vice-President of Image Dental Laboratory is Ali Khonsari. Owner and originator of Quench Buggy is Darryl Hindle. The Women's Snowboard Federation was co-founded by Eve Northmore. Successful photographer Don Komarechka appeared alongside David Suzuki on "The Nature of Things." Beyond Buoyancy Aquatics is run and owned by Tara Andrews. Georgian Bay Airways is owned by Nicole Saulnier. Television host and Olympic gold winner Jon Montgomery. Other notable individuals have also received degrees from Georgian College.

Why study in Georgian College

  • more than 130 career-focused programs – degrees, diplomas, certificates, graduate certificates
  • college degrees with work placements
  • innovative four-year combined degree-diploma programs with partner universities
  • articulations and transfer agreements with institutions around the world
  • a wide assortment of part-time studies offerings with flexible delivery options
  • 85.8% of our grads get great jobs (according to 2020-21 key performance indicators) and we’ve had a consistently high rate for more than 20 years
  • $3 million+ in bursaries and 650+ awards and scholarships available every year
  • 13,000 full-time students
  • 26 students in the average classroom
  • 8 campus locations in Central Ontario’s four-season playground

Georgian College Higlight

Year of establishment 1967
Total International Students 3600
Size of Campus in acres 111
Male/Female Ratio 1.08
No.of Campuses 6
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense 10530 CAD

Georgian College Cost of Attendance

The following list of the expected cost of living in Canada is provided to assist you prepare financially for your time at the institute. The cost for the institute's wide range of programmes varies depending on factors like level and duration, among others. The table below lists some of the undergraduate courses and their associated tuition costs.

Georgian College Tuition Fees

Degree Annual Tuition ( in CAD)
Certificate 17230 CAD to 19300 CAD
Diploma 17230 CAD to 29400 CAD
Graduate certificate 19300 CAD to 20300 CAD
Degree 20426 CAD to 20900 CAD

With very few exceptions, the majority of the graduate courses at the college have a single tuition cost that includes, among other things, supplementary fees, health insurance, a student ID card, and activity fees. The cost of graduate study is between 13,000 and 16,000 CAD.

Georgian College Cost of Living

Type of Expenditure Average Cost (in CAD/ year)
Rent 7820 CAD
Groceries 3620 CAD
Transportation 1120 CAD
Books and Supplies 2400 CAD
Others 4420 CAD

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal

Georgian College Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 21,040

Postgraduate

$ 17,720

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 12,000

Campus accommodation

$ 7,800

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.