Northern College at Pures is a Toronto campus where Northern College's programmes are delivered through a partnership with Pures College of Technology. It offers diplomas and graduate certificates in business, IT and health. Programmes at public-private partnership campuses that started after 2024 are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit, so check carefully.
Toronto, Canada
Official website: pures.ca
Northern College, a public Ontario college
Pures College of Technology
Scarborough, Toronto
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, 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 pures.ca before you apply.
Business Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Computer Engineering Technician Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Health Care Administration (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Personal Support Worker Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Northern College credentials taught in Toronto.
Three intakes a year.
A campus in Scarborough near transit.
Graduates move into business, IT and health roles in Toronto.
Partnership campus programmes are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit; check IRCC rules.
Credentials are issued by Northern College.
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The campus is a teaching building in Scarborough, without residences.
Toronto has Canada's biggest job market and high rent.
Letter of acceptance from Northern 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
Applications are rolling. Apply four to six months ahead and confirm work-permit eligibility first.
Programmes start in January, May and September.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Northern College, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Business, computer engineering technician, health care administration and personal support work are the main options. Entry needs IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Ask the campus about any bursaries.
