Georgian College of Arts & Technology

About us

Location Barrie, Canada Funding Type Public
No of Students 12000 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1965 Estimated Cost of Living 20635 CAD
Address 1 Georgian Drive

Georgian College is one of the leading public colleges in Ontario, Canada with over 125 undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs. With 7 campuses in the scenic Georgian Bay region, its current enrollment is 12,000 fulltime students. Georgian College offers international students an unbeatable advantage:

  • Flagship campus located just an hour north of Toronto
  • Ontario’s #1 co-op college
  • Chance to earn income during co-op (estimate of $6000 to $8000 CDN per semester)
  • 6200+ employment partners
  • #1 graduate employment rate in Ontario
  • #1 overall international student satisfaction in Ontario
  • 650+ University articulations agreements for advanced entry into degree programs
  • Main campus of 100 acres in Barrie, just an hour’s drive from Toronto
  • 2000+ international students from over 65 countries
  • Authentic Canadian environment with less than 20% international students
  • 100% of programs emphasize practical, hands-on learning
  • Gain the knowledge, skills and credentials you need to continue on to a diploma, degree, certificate or job
  • English language programs with intensive 7-week semesters across 8 levels of proficiency
  • Barrie’s cost of living is about 20% cheaper than Toronto’s and it offers many activities to experience an enriched student life

Why?

  • 7 campuses across Georgian Bay area in Ontario
  • Programs in Aviation & Automotive Business Management, Engineering, Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Information Technology and Design & Visual Arts
  • State of the art labs for engineering and health science programs
  • Intensive 8 levels for English language program with 6 start dates in an immersive learing environment
  • Tuition fee for diplomas ranges from C$ 14,000 to C$18,000 per year, for graduate certificates from C$ 16,000 to C$18,000 per year and for degrees from C$ 18,000 to C$22,000 per YEAR.
  • Living expenses per year are approximately C$10,000 to C$12,000 per year
  • International students in postsecondary programs are eligible to work 20 hours per week off-campus
  • International students are eligible for postsecondary work permit ranging from 8 months to 3 years depending on the length of their study