George Brown's St. James campus is a cluster of buildings on King Street East and Adelaide Street East, a few blocks from St. Lawrence Market. It houses the college's business programmes and its Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts, including the Chef School. The Financial District is roughly a 10-minute walk west.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Official website: georgebrown.ca
Public college in Ontario
Downtown Toronto, near St. Lawrence Market
Business, hospitality and culinary arts
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
International students, diplomas and graduate certificates
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
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 georgebrown.ca before you apply.
Culinary Management Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Hospitality Management Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Project Management Graduate Certificate
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
The Chef School and teaching restaurants on Adelaide Street East.
Business programmes a short walk from Toronto's banks.
St. Lawrence Market just around the corner.
Culinary graduates cook in Toronto's restaurants, hotels and catering kitchens.
Business graduates join banks, retailers and insurers downtown.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Limited programmes
The buildings sit between King and Adelaide Streets, east of Jarvis, with the King streetcar stopping outside.
Downtown rent is high, so many students share flats or live farther out along the subway. The market, the Distillery District and the waterfront are all walkable.
Letter of acceptance from George Brown 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
George Brown accepts applications on a rolling basis, but culinary and business programmes can fill early. Apply six to eight months ahead to leave time for the attestation letter and study permit.
Most programmes start in September and January, and some take students in May.
You'll need a study permit. George Brown 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.
Culinary management, hospitality management, business administration and the project management certificate are popular. Diplomas need high school completion and IELTS 6.0; graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
George Brown offers a small number of international entrance awards. Check the college's awards page for current options.
