Mohawk College is a public college in Hamilton, Ontario, with its main Fennell campus on the Hamilton Mountain and a health campus at McMaster University. It's known for engineering technology, skilled trades, health and business, and its apprenticeship training is among the largest in Ontario. Hamilton is about an hour from Toronto.
Hamilton, Canada
Official website: mohawkcollege.ca
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
Fennell, Stoney Creek and the Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster
One of Ontario's largest apprenticeship trainers
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
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 mohawkcollege.ca before you apply.
Computer Systems Technician Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Engineering technology and trades in modern workshops.
Health programmes delivered with McMaster University.
A net-zero energy building on the Fennell campus.
Graduates join steel, manufacturing and health employers in Hamilton.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Toronto's job market is an hour away.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Fennell campus sits on the Hamilton Mountain with residences and labs.
Hamilton is a former steel city with waterfalls, trails and lower rent than Toronto.
Letter of acceptance from Mohawk 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
Mohawk accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply eight months ahead for the best choice.
Most programmes start in September and January; supply chain also in May.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Mohawk College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Computer systems, mechanical engineering technology, supply chain management and practical nursing are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
Mohawk offers some international entrance awards. Check the awards page.
