Georgian College is a public college spread across central Ontario, with its largest campus in Barrie on Lake Simcoe and smaller ones in Orillia, Owen Sound, Midland and elsewhere. It has one of Ontario's biggest co-op programmes, and it's known for automotive business, marine technology, health and hospitality. Toronto is about an hour south.
Barrie, Canada
Official website: georgiancollege.ca
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
One of Ontario's largest college co-op programmes
Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound, Midland and more
CA$17,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diplomas and graduate certificates
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
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 georgiancollege.ca before you apply.
Global Business Management (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Automotive Business Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Computer Programming Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 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
Co-op terms in many programmes.
Automotive business with dealership partners.
Marine technology at Owen Sound on Georgian Bay.
Graduates join employers across central Ontario and the Toronto region.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Co-op terms give paid Canadian experience.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
Barrie's campus is on the north side of the city with residences and labs; other campuses are in smaller lake towns.
Barrie is a lakeside city with lower rent than Toronto and GO trains into the city.
Letter of acceptance from Georgian 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
Georgian accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six to eight months ahead, as many programmes fill.
Graduate certificates start in September, January and May; most diplomas in September and January.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Georgian College, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Global business management, automotive business, computer programming and practical nursing are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
Georgian offers some international entrance awards. Check the awards page.
