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Georgian College offers more than 130 full-time programs, and Nepali students mostly look at its graduate certificates in AI, data and project management, and its diplomas in computing, nursing and engineering. Its PGWP list, last updated 16 March 2026, names 59 programs.
Business, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources and Hospitality programs are not on that list, so check before you apply. All Georgian bachelor's degrees can lead to a PGWP because degrees have no field-of-study rule.
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- Georgian's PGWP list names 59 programs across certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates and degrees.
- AI, data, cybersecurity, nursing and engineering programs are on the PGWP list.
- Business, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources and Hospitality programs are not on the list.
- Most programs start in September, and some also start in January or May.
- Georgian's 1 + 1 bundles let you take two graduate certificates with one application and one deposit.
If you plan to study in Canada from Nepal, this guide can help you choose a program. It lists Georgian College programs that Nepali students can apply to, with each program’s credential, length and campus, all checked on Georgian’s official program lists and program pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our Georgian College profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our Georgian admissions guide.
Which Georgian programs can Nepali students apply to?
Georgian offers more than 130 full-time programs, and its availability page shows which ones are open to students from your country for each start date.
The programs come in five levels:
- Certificates (1 year): trades, culinary and health programs, after +2.
- Diplomas (2 years): business, computing and engineering technician programs, after +2.
- Advanced diplomas (3 years): computer programming and engineering technology, many with co-op.
- Graduate certificates (1 year): AI, data, project management and health informatics, after a diploma or degree.
- Honours bachelor’s degrees (4 years): nursing, counselling psychology, interior design and automotive business.
Seats change often. Georgian’s program availability page shows current programs once you pick your country and start date.
Which Georgian programs are PGWP eligible?
Georgian lists 59 PGWP-eligible programs, and all its bachelor’s degrees qualify, but Business, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources and Hospitality programs are not on the list.
If you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024, a diploma, advanced diploma or graduate certificate leads to a Post-Graduation Work Permit only if its field of study is eligible. Bachelor’s degrees have no field-of-study rule. You also need CLB 5 in English for college credentials or CLB 7 for degrees, and you must take at least half of the program in class.
Georgian’s PGWP-eligible programs list was last updated on 16 March 2026 and shows each program’s campus and start term. These popular programs are open to international students but are not on the list:
- Business
- Business: Accounting
- Business: Marketing
- Human Resources Management
- Hospitality: Hotel and Resort Operations Management
- Culinary Management
Business and Business: Accounting also run online, and online study never counts towards a PGWP. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains the rules.
Which Georgian programs are popular with Nepali students?
The table shows Georgian’s programs in the course areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s credential, length and campus.
Programs are grouped by course area, with PGWP-eligible and open-intake programs listed first within each area (see the PGWP section above for which ones qualify). Most programs start in September and some also start in January, so check the program’s own page for its exact status.
| Course area | Program | Credential and length | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT, data and AI | |||
| Artificial intelligence and machine learning | Artificial Intelligence: Leadership and Management | Graduate certificate, 1 year | Barrie |
| Applied Artificial Intelligence | Diploma, 2 years | Downtown Barrie | |
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Technician | Diploma, 2 years | Downtown Barrie |
| Data science and analytics | Big Data Analytics | Graduate certificate, 1 year | Barrie |
| Cloud computing and networking | Computer Systems Technician: Cloud Technologies | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie |
| IT project management and business analysis | Project Management: Information Technology | Graduate certificate, 1 year | Downtown Barrie |
| Computer programming and software development | Computer Programming and Analysis | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Barrie |
| Computer Programming | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie | |
| Business and management | |||
| Accounting | Business: Accounting | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie |
| Marketing and digital marketing | Business: Marketing | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie |
| Human resources management | Human Resources Management | Graduate certificate, 1 year | Barrie |
| Business administration (BBA and diplomas) | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Automotive Management) | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Barrie |
| Business | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie | |
| Hospitality and tourism | |||
| Hospitality and hotel management | Hospitality: Hotel and Resort Operations Management | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie |
| Culinary arts | Culinary Skills | Certificate, 1 year | Barrie |
| Culinary Management | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie | |
| Health and nursing | |||
| Practical nursing | Practical Nursing | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie, Orangeville and Owen Sound |
| Nursing (BSN) | Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Owen Sound |
| Pharmacy and pharmacy technician | Pharmacy Technician | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie |
| Medical laboratory science | Medical Laboratory Technology | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Barrie |
| Personal support worker and aged care | Personal Support Worker | Certificate, 1 year | Barrie, Orangeville and Owen Sound |
| Public health and health administration | Health Informatics | Graduate certificate, 1 year | Barrie |
| Biotechnology and life sciences | Biotechnology: Health | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie |
| Engineering and trades | |||
| Civil engineering and construction | Civil Engineering Technology | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Barrie |
| Civil Engineering Technician | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie | |
| Mechanical and mechatronics engineering | Electromechanical Engineering Technology: Mechatronics | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Barrie |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Barrie | |
| Electrical and electronics engineering | Electrical Engineering Technology | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Barrie |
| Environmental science and engineering | Environmental Technology | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Barrie |
| Skilled trades (welding, HVAC, automotive, millwright) | Welding Techniques | Certificate, 1 year | Midland |
| Community, education and psychology | |||
| Early childhood education | Early Childhood Education | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie, Orangeville and Owen Sound |
| Psychology and mental health | Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | Barrie |
| Social work and community services | Social Service Worker | Diploma, 2 years | Barrie, Orangeville and Owen Sound |
| Design and media | |||
| Graphic design, animation and digital media | Game: Development | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Downtown Barrie |
| Graphic Design | Advanced diploma, 3 years | Downtown Barrie | |
Design, game, AI and cybersecurity programs are moving to the downtown Barrie location in stages. Fees are shown on each program’s page. See the fee section of our Georgian College profile for the usual yearly range in CAD and Rs.
What do you need for each program level?
Diplomas need your +2 with Grade 12 English and usually Math plus IELTS 6.0, while graduate certificates need a diploma or degree plus IELTS 6.5.
- Certificates and diplomas: IELTS 6.0 or PTE 58. Computer Programming asks for Grade 12 English and any Grade 12 Math.
- Graduate certificates: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 61, plus a resume and letter of intent. Health Informatics asks for a health, management or technology background.
- Degrees: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 61 and a 65% average in most programs. The honours nursing degree needs IELTS 7.0.
To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Program-by-program examples, documents and the application steps are in our Georgian admissions guide.
How do you choose the right Georgian program?
Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the program’s PGWP status, open intakes and campus on Georgian’s own program page before you apply.
- Coming from +2? A diploma or advanced diploma with co-op, such as Computer Programming and Analysis or Civil Engineering Technology, gives you work experience and is on the PGWP list.
- Already hold a bachelor’s degree? A graduate certificate such as Big Data Analytics is one year. A 1 + 1 bundle of two certificates takes two years and may lead to a longer PGWP.
- Want to work in health care? Practical Nursing and the honours nursing degree have strict science and English rules, so check them before you apply.
- Check the campus. Some programs run only in Midland or Owen Sound, where the towns and job markets are small.
For more on each type of program, see our guides to post-graduate diplomas in Canada and artificial intelligence. Our list of top courses in Canada for PR and careers can also help you compare fields. Goreto’s counselors can talk this through with you at any branch; contact your nearest Goreto branch.
Frequently asked questions about Georgian programs
Georgian offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and honours bachelor's degrees. Its availability page shows which ones are open for your country and start date, and seats change often.
The list, last updated 16 March 2026, names 59 programs across AI, data, cybersecurity, engineering, health and trades. All bachelor's degrees also qualify because they have no field-of-study rule.
Business, Business: Accounting, Business: Marketing and Human Resources Management are not on Georgian's list. Only Business: Agriculture and Aviation Management in this area appear on it, so check before you choose a business program.
Yes. They include Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence: Leadership and Management, Project Management: Information Technology and Health Informatics, and most take one year. You need a diploma or degree to apply.
You apply once and pay one deposit for two graduate certificates taken one after the other. Georgian says this may give you a two-year study visa, and two years of study may lead to a longer PGWP.
Yes. Practical Nursing is a diploma and the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a degree, and both appear on the PGWP list. The degree needs IELTS 7.0 and university-level Grade 12 science and Math.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
