Programs
Colleges and Universities in Canada for International Students
A diploma from a public Canadian college is a practical, career-focused qualification. CanStart Group helps you choose the program, prepares the application with you and follows it to the letter of acceptance. Our work with partner institutions is free for you, because the institution pays us.
An education consultation with our team, online by video call.
What to know before choosing
- There is no official ranking of colleges or universities in Canada, so none of them is more “prestigious” than the others. All public institutions are recognized by their province.
- All publicly funded colleges and universities in Canada provide high-quality education. They differ in specializations, tuition, co-op options and student services.
CanStart helps you choose the best program to take you where you want to go.
Immigration advice is provided separately by a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant at immigration.korpalo.ca.
Where our students study
Centennial College, Toronto
Applied sciences and engineering, with EAP alongside your program.
A variety of in-demand programs in the applied sciences and engineering. A flexible English for Academic Purposes program that you may take in parallel with your professional program (conditions apply). Home of a rare two-year postgraduate program in Business Management.
Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
IT, engineering and business, with strong support for international students.
Located in the “technological triangle” of Canada, where innovations like BlackBerry were introduced to the world. Many Toronto companies are moving their offices to the London-Waterloo-Guelph region. A good place to start for jobs in information technology, engineering or business management. Fanshawe has a strong adaptation program for international students.
George Brown College, Toronto
Downtown, with close ties to employers and a well-known culinary school.
In the heart of the Financial and Entertainment districts, with long-standing relationships with employers in financial services, hospitality, information technology and healthcare. Home of a well-known culinary school.
Humber Polytechnic, Toronto
Business, technology, media, health sciences and hospitality.
Campuses in the west end of the city, with strong connections to employers in business, technology, media, health sciences and hospitality. One of the most comprehensive polytechnic programs in North America, with hands-on learning and real-world experience.
Niagara College, Welland
Winemaking and agriculture next to IT, engineering and a photonics program.
In the Niagara Region, “Canada’s California”: programs in agriculture and winemaking next to information technology, engineering and business. The Photonics Engineering program is the only one of its kind in Canada.
Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto
Diplomas connected to York University degrees, and an aviation program.
The largest number of diploma programs connected to bachelor’s degree programs at York University, a good starting point if your goal is a university education. Also home to a recognized aviation program.
Sheridan College, Oakville
Known for digital media and animation.
You may start your studies at the college and graduate from a university. One of the best schools for digital media and animation in North America.
Brandon University, Manitoba
A small university with small classes, in western Manitoba.
A small university about 120 km from Winnipeg, with an affordable tuition fee (about $9,000 CAD a year) and a 1 to 11 professor-to-student ratio that makes adaptation easier. Also home of a well-known School of Music.
Brock University, St. Catharines
An MBA program for international students.
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) program designed for international students. You do not need to take the GMAT, and you can take additional English classes while you study. A good choice if you have an undergraduate degree and want to improve your career options.
York University, Toronto
A large university in Toronto.
Seneca diplomas connect to bachelor’s degree programs at York University.
How admission works
1
Consultation: your education, English level, budget and goal.
2
A shortlist of programs with tuition and intakes.
3
Application and documents.
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Letter of acceptance.
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Arrival: airport pickup and orientation.
No IELTS yet? An EAP course at the college or a partner language school can replace the test score. See Learn English.
FAQ
How do I choose between a college and a university?
Colleges focus on practical, career-oriented programs. Universities focus on academic degrees. We look at your goals and your background together.
Can I study without IELTS?
Often, yes. An EAP course at a college or a partner language school can replace the test score. Each institution sets its own rules.
How long does admission take?
It depends on the institution and the program. Start several months before the intake you want.
What is free and what is paid?
Our work with partner schools, colleges and universities is free for the student, because the institution pays us. Some extra services have a fee. We tell you the price before you decide. Camp and school prices are in each program’s price list.
An education consultation with our team, online by video call.