Durham College is a public college in Oshawa and Whitby, about an hour east of Toronto, sharing its Oshawa campus with Ontario Tech University. It offers diplomas and graduate certificates in business, IT, health, skilled trades and media. Graduate certificates in areas like AI, project management and supply chain are the most common choice for international students.
Oshawa, Canada
Official website: durhamcollege.ca
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
Oshawa (shared with Ontario Tech University) and Whitby
1967
CA$17,000 – CA$21,000
International students, diplomas and graduate certificates
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on durhamcollege.ca before you apply.
Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Project Management (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Computer Programming and Analysis Diploma
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
A shared campus with Ontario Tech University.
Graduate certificates in AI and project management.
Trades and energy programmes at the Whitby campus.
Graduates join employers in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check the field-of-study rules.
Co-op and field placements run in many programmes.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Oshawa campus is large, with residence, labs and sports facilities shared with Ontario Tech.
Oshawa is a former car-making city with lower rent than Toronto. GO trains reach Union Station in about an hour.
Letter of acceptance from Durham College
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Durham College accepts applications on a rolling basis, but many programmes fill early. Apply eight months ahead.
Most programmes start in September and January, and some graduate certificates in May.
You'll need a study permit. Durham College sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
AI, project management, computer programming and practical nursing are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
There are a few international entrance awards. Check the college's awards page.
