With an ever-increasing labor shortage in Ontario, Canada, more international students are seeking to work in Canada by studying here first. Canadian college courses are more practical, technically focused than university courses. Different from universities that focus on theoretical knowledge and academic research, colleges pay more attention to practical techniques and cultivating students' vocational skills.
Here are the top 7 colleges in Ontario in 2023.
Humber College
Hailed as one of the largest colleges in Canada, Humber College houses 33,000 students, of which 6,500 (~20%) are international students. The employer and graduate satisfaction rates are above 90%, and 86.8% of graduates found jobs within 6 months of graduating.
Popular areas of study:
Hospitality
Healthcare
Engineering
Business Management
Programs available for a two-year diploma:
Baking and Pastry Arts
Broadcast Television
Business Management
Child and Youth Care
Community services
Engineering
Healthcare Management
Industrial Woodworking
Paralegal Services
Police Foundations
Nursing
Supply Chain Management
Language requirements:
For two-year diplomas, your IELTS scores need to be 6.0 overall (with all bands at 5.5 or above).
Tuition fee:
$15,600 per annum on average
Campus locations:
2 campuses in Toronto. The Lakeshore Campus is near Lake Ontario, and the North Campus is near Etobicoke.
Sheridan College
Sheridan College boasts its experience as it is ranked #1 as the college that gives the best international student experience. Its students come from 110 countries, and has over 190,000 alumni. Its library has a vast collection of 600,000+ resources, with 85% available electronically.
Popular areas of study:
Computer Science
Engineering
Applied Health
Animation and Game Design
Programs available for a two-year diploma:
Architectural Technology
Computer Programming
Early Childhood Education
Electromechanical Engineering
Veterinary Technician
Visual Merchandising
Language requirements:
For two-year diplomas, your IELTS scores need to be 6.0 overall (with all bands at 5.5 or above).
Tuition fee:
$17,801 to $20,293 per annum
Campus locations:
3 campuses very close to Toronto. Its campuses can be found in Brampton, Mississauga, and Oakville.
George Brown College
George Brown College hones its capacity at creating hands-on, real-world experience simulations with its culinary, dental, health, and wellness experience centres. It has over 5,000 industry partners that help build the curriculum and ensure skill development, which leads to an 89% employer satisfaction rate. In every 10 graduates, more than 8 (84%) are employed within 6 months.
Popular areas of study:
Business and information technology
Hospitality
Media, Art and Design
Early Childhood Education
Programs available for a two-year diploma:
Business Administration
Computer Programming
Early Childhood Education
Fashion Management
Hospitality
Skilled Trades
Language requirements:
For two-year diplomas, your IELTS scores need to be 6.0 overall (with all bands at 5.5 or above).
Tuition fee:
$15,325 to $18,135 per annum
Campus locations:
4 campuses in downtown Toronto. Its campuses can be found in Casa Loma, St. James, Waterfront, and Ryerson University.
Algonquin College
Situated in the capital of Canada, Algonquin College is dedicated to student success. In fact, 90% of its graduates find jobs within 6 months of graduation; and almost all (96%) graduates would recommend it to others. Employers are impressed with its graduates too, with their satisfaction rate at 92%.
Popular areas of study:
Aviation Management
Medical Technologist
Child and Youth Care
Paralegal
Programs available for a two-year diploma:
Aircraft Maintenance
Building Construction
Forestry Technician
Early Childhood Education
Practical Nursing
Nuclear and Radiation Science
Language requirements:
For two-year diplomas, your IELTS scores need to be 6.0 overall (with all bands at 5.5 or above).
Tuition fee:
$16,138 to $17,946 per annum
Campus locations:
3 campuses in and around Ottawa. Its campuses can be found in Ottawa, Perth, and Pembroke.
Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College is another remarkable college that churns out job-ready graduates. 88% of its graduates found jobs within 6 months of graduating, and 94% of employers are satisfied with their recruits from Fanshawe.
Popular areas of study:
Business and Information Technology
Aviation
Engineering Technology
Media, Art and Design
Programs available for a two-year diploma:
Animation
Aviation Technology
Baking and Pastry Arts
Computer Programming
Culinary Management
Early Childhood Education
Engineering Technician
Food and Beverage
Police Foundations
Tourism
Language requirements:
For two-year diplomas, your IELTS scores need to be 6.0 overall (with all bands at 5.5 or above).
Tuition fee:
$15,036 per annum on average
Campus locations:
6 campuses across the greater London region. It has 3 campuses in London, and the others can be found in Simcoe, St. Thomas, and Woodstock.
Seneca College
Truly an international college, Seneca has educated 100,000+ international students from more than 170 countries. Its program catalog contains more than 180 programs where many have the option of co-op work placements. 93% of employers are satisfied with their Seneca hires.
Popular areas of study:
Early Childhood Education
Accounting and Finance
Police Foundations
Business and Management
Programs available for a two-year diploma:
Aviation
Business
Child and Youth Care
Computer Programming
Engineering
Early Childhood Education
Graphic Design
Journalism
Law
Photography
Language requirements:
For two-year diplomas, your IELTS scores need to be 6.0 overall (with all bands at 5.5 or above).
Tuition fee:
$14,468 to $17,648 per annum
Campus locations:
5 campuses across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It has 3 campuses in Toronto, and the others can be found in King City and Peterborough.
Conestoga College
Some call Conestoga one of the best colleges in Ontario and even Canada because it consistently ranks high on student, graduate, and employer satisfaction rates. This is contributed by its career-focused programs and its project-based learning model (read: hands-on experience). It has to be the fastest-growing college in Canada with an enrolment growth of over 42% over the last 5 years.
Popular areas of study:
Project Management
Science
Information Technology
Skilled Trades
Programs available for a two-year diploma:
Animation and Design
Business Administration
Computer Programming
Early Childhood Learning
Engineering
Insurance
Police Foundations
Tourism
Language requirements:
For two-year diplomas, your IELTS scores need to be 6.0 overall (with all bands at 5.5 or above).
Tuition fee:
$12,789 to $14,293 per annum
Campus locations:
6 campuses, with the main campus and 3 other campuses around the Kitchener-Waterloo. This area has the fastest-growing tech sector in Canada.
Did you know?
Students can apply to work in Canada for up to 3 years after graduating from one of these colleges. Check out our page on how to apply for a Postgraduate Work Permit!
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