Georgian College

Georgian College welcomes students from more than 85 countries speaking more than 110 languages. If you’re thinking of studying at Georgian, consider the International Centre your home away from home. Come to Georgian to study English, to graduate with a diploma, degree or certificate and land the job of your dreams, gain specialized skills through Georgian’s graduate certificate programs, or take advantage of our transfer and articulation agreements with universities around the world. Join us and let your new Georgian skills help you achieve your dreams.

Georgian College offers academic upgrading, apprenticeship training, certificate, diploma, graduate certificate, college degree and university programs (including combined degree-diplomas) and part-time studies in such areas such as automotive business, business and management, community safety, computer studies, design and visual arts, engineering technology and environmental studies, health, wellness and sciences, hospitality, tourism and recreation, human services, Indigenous studies, liberal arts, marine studies, and skilled trades.

Classes are small (26 people on average).

Georgian partners with Lakehead University to deliver degree-diploma programs. Students obtain both a diploma and a degree in four years of study. Two of these programs began in September 2017, and two more started in September 2018.

Entrepreneurship

The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, at the college's Barrie Campus, assists entrepreneurs in four main areas: training, connections, funding, and mentorship.

Georgian also trains students in social entrepreneurship. In 2018 it became the first college in Canada to be designated a "changemaker college" by Ashoka U.

Co-op education

6,200 employers partner with Georgian to offer student work experiences (such as PowerStream, Algoma Central Corporation, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Magna International, and more). Georgian was the first Ontario college with programs accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada; this represents the highest standard of achievement for co-op programs in Canada. Co-op work terms can lead to full-time positions after graduation. Students may opt to be their own boss and start a business as part of Georgian's eCo-op (entrepreneurship co-op) program.

Georgian has maintained a high graduate employment rate for more than a decade. According to 2019-20 key performance indicators, 90.2% of Georgian graduates found work within six months – well above the provincial average.

 

Scholarship

Scholarships and bursaries

Georgian offers more than $3 million in bursaries and scholarships to students each year. Students can apply online.

The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 750 scholarships, bursaries, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal postsecondary participation. Georgian College scholarships for Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis students include the Casino Rama Aboriginal Tourism Award, Casino Rama Tourism Graduate Award, Monague Native Crafts Ltd. Award, Crossworks Manufacturing Native Education Award, Randy Anderson Memorial Award, New VR Award, Janet Stinson Memorial Award, and Native Education – Community and Social Development Graduate Award.

International $2,000 Entrance Scholarship 2023/24

The Georgian College Entrance Scholarship is worth $2,000 in the first semester and is awarded to new, eligible students joining Georgian. Limited number of scholarships available.

Eligibility

  •  Applicants must be admitted to a Georgian program and they must apply for the international entry scholarship by the respective scholarship intake deadline.
  • Recipients should have an above-average GPA (B equivalent or higher) and successfully meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for their program. Other eligibility requirements may apply, based on country of residence.
  • Personal statement of interest, resumé (CV) and other documents provided when applying for admission may be used for evaluation.
  • Applicants must pay their full tuition deposit by the respective scholarship intake deadline.
  •  Successful recipients will be notified via email shortly after their Letter of Acceptance has been issued.
  • Scholarships will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and where scholarships are limited, additional criteria may apply.

Funding your education and expenses

There are many ways you can earn money to help pay your tuition fees and cover expenses during your studies.

Awards, scholarships and bursaries

Once you are a Georgian student, you will have access to apply to awards and scholarships during each year of study. We have more than 750 awards available each year with a combined value of over $750,000.

Earn money while in school

Most international students also find part-time employment while studying. There are many on-campus jobs as well as a variety of jobs in the community.

You could also earn an income during your co-op term (approximately $6,000 to $8,000).

Programs

Barrie, Canada

Partner: No