Fanshawe College is one of Canada's largest public colleges, with its main campus in London, Ontario, halfway between Toronto and Detroit. It offers hundreds of diplomas, graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees across business, IT, health, media, design and trades. International students most often choose the one- and two-year graduate certificates.
London, Ontario, Canada
Official website: fanshawec.ca
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
One of Canada's largest colleges
London, Ontario
CA$16,000 – CA$21,000
International students, certificates, diplomas and degrees
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 fanshawec.ca before you apply.
Business Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Information Security Management (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
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 huge range of programmes on one large campus.
A downtown campus for media, hospitality and culinary arts.
Co-op and field placements in many programmes.
Graduates join manufacturers, hospitals and service employers in south-western Ontario.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
London's health and insurance sectors hire many graduates.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The main campus is on the city's east side with residences, labs and sports facilities; the downtown campus is in the old Kingsmill's building.
London is a mid-sized city with lower rent than Toronto, which is about two hours away.
Letter of acceptance from Fanshawe 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
Fanshawe accepts applications on a rolling basis, but many programmes fill months early. Apply eight to ten months ahead.
Graduate certificates start in September, January and May; diplomas mostly in September and January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Fanshawe College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Business analytics, information security management, computer programming and practical nursing are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
Fanshawe offers a small number of international entrance awards. Check the awards page.
