Georgian College

Georgian College is a public college in Barrie, Ontario, north of Toronto, and it was established in 1967 (Wikipedia). It teaches certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates and honours bachelor’s degrees, and its international page says about 6,300 international students study there.

This profile is for Nepali students who want to study in Canada from Nepal and are considering Georgian for a graduate certificate after a bachelor’s, or a diploma or degree after +2. It covers why students choose it, where its campuses are, what it costs, when programs start, work rights, scholarships and a few programs open to international students. The programs open to you, with credential, length and campus, are in our Georgian programs guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our Georgian admissions guide.

Why do Nepali students choose Georgian College?

Georgian gives you a public college in a smaller Ontario city, with IT, AI and data graduate certificates, nursing and engineering programs, and co-op in many diplomas.

• IT, data and AI. Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence: Leadership and Management are both on Georgian’s PGWP list. So is the three-year Computer Programming and Analysis co-op program.
• For bachelor’s holders. Georgian’s one-year graduate certificates accept a degree or diploma. Its 1 + 1 program bundles let you apply once and pay one deposit for two certificates in a row, which may qualify you for a two-year work permit after you graduate.
• Co-op and placements after +2. Civil, mechanical and electrical engineering programs include co-op terms, and Georgian says 6,200 employers partner with it for student work experience. Practical Nursing and the honours nursing degree include clinical placements.
• Barrie. Barrie is smaller and quieter than Toronto, on Lake Simcoe. Georgian estimates a single room there at CAD 600 to 700 a month, but basement apartments cost CAD 1,100 to 1,750, and part-time jobs can be harder to find than in a big city.

Where are Georgian College’s campuses?

Georgian has campuses in Barrie, Owen Sound, Orangeville, Midland and South Georgian Bay, and most international programs are taught in Barrie.

We found no private partner campuses teaching Georgian programs, so the curriculum-licensing PGWP rule doesn’t apply here. A program can run at only one campus, so check the location before you apply. See Georgian’s campuses page for maps.

How much does Georgian College cost for international students?

Georgian lists about CAD 17,000 to 20,500 a year for most international programs, and this can include ancillary fees and health insurance.

That is roughly Rs 18 to 22 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our CAD to Rs forex converter. Georgian’s international finance and fees page says yearly fees may include ancillary fees, health insurance, the student ID card, activity fees, education technology and co-op fees.

By level, a certificate is about CAD 17,170 to 18,170 a year, a graduate certificate CAD 17,900 to 19,280 and a degree CAD 20,360 to 20,450. Diplomas run from CAD 16,990 up to CAD 29,200, so check your own program on the tuition and ancillary fees page. Books, uniforms and tools are extra, and these are listed on the program-specific fees page.

You pay a CAD 2,500 non-refundable deposit to get your letter of acceptance. Georgian says that if your study permit is refused, you get a full refund if you send proof of the refusal within the first 10 working days of the term. You can also ask to defer to the next intake through the applicant portal.

Living costs come on top. For your study permit, IRCC asks you to show CAD 23,448 for a year of living expenses plus your first-year tuition. See our proof of funds guide and the cost of studying in Canada page. Our guide to the cost of living in Canada has a monthly budget.

When are Georgian College’s intakes?

Georgian lists fall (September), winter (January) and summer (May) starts, but most programs on its PGWP list start only in September.

Georgian accepts international applications all year while seats last, and it publishes no fixed closing date. A program can be available when you apply and closed by the time your file is assessed. Pick your country and start date on the program availability page.

Big Data Analytics, Cybersecurity Technician and Biotechnology start in September. Practical Nursing starts in September and January, and Project Management: Information Technology and Computer Programming and Analysis also list January starts. Electrical and mechatronics programs on the PGWP list show January starts.

Aim to apply 9 to 12 months before your start date so there is time for the offer, the deposit, the PAL, your study permit and housing.

If you track document dates and deadlines in Bikram Sambat, our Nepali date converter turns B.S. dates into A.D. dates. For the full calendar, read our guide to Canada intakes.

Can you work while studying at Georgian College and after you graduate?

Yes. You can work up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are on, and many Georgian programs lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but not all of them.

For the PGWP, the rules depend on your credential:

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees have no field-of-study requirement. Degree graduates need an English result of at least CLB 7. A master’s degree can lead to a PGWP of up to 3 years.
• Diplomas, advanced diplomas and graduate certificates must be in an eligible field of study if you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024. Georgian’s PGWP-eligible programs list (last updated 16 March 2026) names 59 programs.
• College graduates also need an English test result of at least CLB 5 in all four skills when they apply for the PGWP.

At least half of the program must be taken in class, and online study doesn’t count. Popular programs such as Business, Business: Accounting, Human Resources Management and Hospitality: Hotel and Resort Operations Management are not on that list. Some business programs also run online, and those online versions don’t count. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains each rule, and our list of part-time jobs in Canada shows the work students usually find.

Which scholarships can Nepali students get at Georgian College?

Georgian’s International Entrance Scholarship gives new students CAD 250 to CAD 4,000 in eligible programs, depending on the credential.

How the entrance scholarship works:

• Amount: CAD 3,000 for eligible two- or three-year diplomas, CAD 4,000 for eligible degrees and two-year graduate certificates, and CAD 250 for eligible one-year graduate certificates.
• Who can get it: Newly admitted full-time international students in a program on the eligible program list. Georgian says other conditions may apply based on your country of residence.
• What you have to do: Meet the admission and English requirements, pay your full international fees and register for a full timetable by Day 10 of your first term.
• When: The award is posted to your student account after Day 10 of your first term.

Once you are a student, you can also apply for Georgian’s other awards, and it says more than 750 are available each year. Details are on Georgian’s scholarships page. Our Canada scholarships guide lists other awards that Nepali students can apply for.

What do you need to get into Georgian College from Nepal?

You need your +2 with Grade 12 English and Math for most diplomas, or a degree or diploma for a graduate certificate, plus IELTS Academic 6.0 for a diploma and 6.5 for a degree or graduate certificate.

PTE Academic is 58 for a diploma and 61 for a degree or graduate certificate. Nursing is stricter: the honours nursing degree needs IELTS 7.0 and Grade 12 university-level English, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and Math.

To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Documents and the application steps are in our Georgian admissions guide.

What can you study at Georgian College?

Georgian says it offers more than 130 full-time programs across certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and honours bachelor’s degrees, and it lists which are open to international students each term.

The programs below are a selection open to international students in IT, data, AI, nursing and engineering, each checked on Georgian’s own program pages. Business: Marketing, Culinary Management and the Business and Human Resources programs named above are not on the PGWP list, so think carefully before choosing them.

Our Georgian programs guide lists more programs with their credential, length and campus. For each type of program, see our guides to post-graduate diplomas in Canada, artificial intelligence and nursing.

Program Details

Where do Georgian College students live?

Georgian has residences at Barrie (524 students) and Owen Sound (61 students), and many international students choose homestay or a shared rental.

Most Barrie suites share between two students, each with a private bedroom, and Owen Sound suites share between four. Homestay is CAD 900 a month with meals or CAD 600 without, and Georgian estimates a rented room at CAD 500 to 700 a month. Residence costs and deadlines are on the on-campus residence page. See Georgian’s housing page, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.

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Official Georgian College links

• International students at Georgian
• How to apply (Georgian applicant portal)
• Tuition and fees
• English language requirements
• PGWP-eligible programs and the programs for international students
• Campuses and locations
• Georgian gives its designated learning institution (DLI) number as O19395677361; confirm it on IRCC’s DLI list

Frequently asked questions about Georgian College