Humber Polytechnic, known as Humber College until 2024, is one of Canada's largest public colleges, with its North campus in Etobicoke and the Lakeshore campus by Lake Ontario. It offers bachelor's degrees, diplomas and graduate certificates in business, media, IT, health, engineering technology and design. Its media and business programmes have a particularly strong reputation.
Toronto, Canada
Official website: humber.ca
Public polytechnic in Ontario
One of Canada's largest colleges
North (Etobicoke) and Lakeshore, Toronto
CA$18,000 – CA$23,000
International students, degrees, diplomas and graduate certificates
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
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 humber.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 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 Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Film and Media Production Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
A lakeside campus in historic former hospital buildings.
Media and film programmes with professional studios.
Bachelor's degrees as well as diplomas.
Graduates join Toronto's media, business, tech and health employers.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Work-integrated learning is part of many programmes.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The North campus near the Humber Arboretum has residences; Lakeshore sits beside parkland on Lake Ontario.
Both campuses are in Toronto's west end, with lower rent than downtown but still high by Canadian standards.
Letter of acceptance from Humber Polytechnic
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Humber accepts applications on a rolling basis, but many programmes close early. Apply eight to ten months ahead.
Most programmes start in September and January; many graduate certificates also start in May.
You'll need a study permit. Humber Polytechnic 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.
Business degrees, project management, computer programming and film and media production are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
Humber offers some international entrance scholarships. Check the awards page.
