Seneca Polytechnic, known as Seneca College until 2023, is one of Canada's largest public colleges, with campuses across Toronto and York Region, including Newnham and a campus at York University. It offers degrees, diplomas and graduate certificates in business, IT, aviation, health and creative arts. Its computing and aviation programmes are especially well known.
Toronto, Canada
Official website: senecacollege.ca
Public polytechnic in Ontario
Newnham, King, York University and Markham
School of Aviation at Peterborough
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
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 senecacollege.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Technology (Software Development)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
Computer Programming and Analysis Diploma
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Project Management (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
Aviation Operations Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Strong computing and software programmes.
A campus on York University's grounds.
Aviation training at Peterborough airport.
Graduates join Toronto's tech, finance and aviation employers.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Co-op options in many programmes.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Newnham campus in North York has residences and labs, with buses to the subway.
North York is part of Toronto, with slightly lower rent than downtown but still expensive.
Letter of acceptance from Seneca 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
Seneca accepts applications on a rolling basis, but many programmes close early. Apply eight to ten months ahead.
Most programmes start in September and January; some also in May.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Seneca Polytechnic, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Software development, computer programming, project management and aviation operations are popular. Entry needs IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Seneca offers some international entrance awards. Check the awards page.
