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Centennial College

Toronto, Canada · Public · Est. 1966

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1966

Type

Public

Location

Toronto, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Centennial College was established in 1966 as Ontario's first public college. It has campuses mainly in the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area, centred on Progress Campus in Scarborough, and offers about 160 certificate, diploma, graduate certificate and degree programmes.

Centennial is known for applied programmes in business, engineering technology, computing, transportation and aviation, media and health. Many one-year graduate certificates take students with a degree in any discipline, and several honours bachelor's degrees are taught at Progress Campus.

Indian students choose Centennial for its Toronto location, January and May intakes for many graduate certificates, and tuition that starts at about CAD 18,000 a year. Not every programme is PGWP-aligned: check the PGWP status shown on each programme page before you apply.

Scarborough is one of Toronto's most diverse areas. Rents are high across Toronto, so plan housing early.

Founded
1966, as Ontario's first public college
Type
Public college; certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates and honours bachelor's degrees
Programmes
About 160 programmes across 5 campuses
Campuses
Progress (main), Morningside, Ashtonbee, Downsview and the Performing Arts Centre, mainly in east Toronto (Scarborough)
Intakes
January, May and September for many graduate certificates; September for degrees
International tuition (2026-27)
From CAD 18,005 a year for most programmes, plus ancillary fees

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Cybersecurity (Ontario College Graduate Certificate, 3224)1 year (2 semesters)C$19,167≈ ₹12.8 lakh
    Mobile Applications Development (Ontario College Graduate Certificate, 3223)1 year (2 semesters)C$19,167≈ ₹12.8 lakh
    Supply Chain Management – Logistics (Optional Co-op) (Graduate Certificate, 2862)1 year (2 semesters)C$18,005≈ ₹12.1 lakh
    Marketing – Digital Engagement Strategy (Graduate Certificate, 2849)1 year (2 semesters)C$18,005≈ ₹12.1 lakh
    Occupational Health and Safety Management (Graduate Certificate, 2897)1 year (2 semesters)C$18,005≈ ₹12.1 lakh
    Human Resources Management (Graduate Certificate, 2860)1 year (2 semesters)C$18,005≈ ₹12.1 lakh
    Honours Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communication Networks)4 years (9 semesters, hybrid delivery)C$22,803≈ ₹15.3 lakh
    Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business4 years (8 semesters plus 1 co-op work term)C$18,375≈ ₹12.3 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • First-time international students (all programme lengths)

      Entrance Scholarships for International Students

      Value: CAD 2,000 (1-year programme) up to CAD 5,000 (4-year programme): CAD 2,000 in Year 1 and CAD 1,000 in each later year

      Eligibility: New international students starting their first Centennial programme; not for students already holding a Loyalty or Mobility scholarship or those exempt from international fees.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Former Centennial international students starting a new programme

      Loyalty Scholarship for International Alumni

      Value: See the scholarship page

      Eligibility: For Centennial international alumni; details are on the scholarships page.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Diplomas: Class 12 (high school diploma) or equivalent, with the subjects on the programme page.
    • Honours bachelor's degrees: equivalent of six Grade 12 university-level courses with a 65% average, Grade 12 English at 65%, and Grade 12 Mathematics (60% for the IT degree, 65% for the BBA) or Centennial's maths assessment.
    • The application fee is CAD 125 (non-refundable). Pay a CAD 2,000 registration deposit by the date on your Letter of Acceptance; it counts towards tuition.

    Postgraduate

    • Graduate certificates need a diploma, advanced diploma or degree; some ask for a related field (Cybersecurity: computer science, IT, computer, electronics or communication engineering).
    • Some graduate certificates (such as Human Resources Management and Marketing – Digital Engagement Strategy) ask for a degree or three-year diploma; Marketing also needs a 3.0 GPA and an admission session.
    • Check the PGWP status on the programme page: Human Resources Management is listed as not PGWP-aligned.

    Documents

    • Passport copy
    • High school transcripts and diploma (diplomas and degrees)
    • College or university transcripts and degree or diploma certificate (graduate certificates)
    • English proficiency proof (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, CAEL or iTEP)
    • Programme-specific items such as a résumé, portfolio or letter of interest where asked
    • Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer, unless IRCC exempts you

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS AcademicAccepted. Centennial sets the minimum by programme; check the programme page
    TOEFL iBT and PTE AcademicAccepted
    Duolingo English TestAccepted
    CAEL and iTEPAccepted
    Previous educationProof through earlier English-medium education may be accepted; Centennial may still ask for a test

    Accommodation and living costs

    Centennial Place is the residence at Progress Campus, with shared one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom suites. Rates are given on request by the residence office. Most international students rent shared rooms in Scarborough and nearby areas.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    Registration depositCounts towards tuitionC$2,000one-off≈ ₹1.3 lakh
    Application feeNon-refundableC$125one-off≈ ₹8,375
    Ancillary fees (graduate certificates)2026-27 programme-page estimatesC$1,934–3,283per year≈ ₹1.3 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh

    Campus and location

    Progress Campus at 941 Progress Avenue in Scarborough is Centennial's main campus and hosts business, computing and degree programmes. Other locations are Morningside, Ashtonbee and Downsview campuses, the Performing Arts Centre and Toronto Airways.

    • Most graduate certificates in this list are taught at Progress Campus.
    • Centennial Place residence is at Progress Campus.
    • Centennial also runs Suzhou Centennial College in China.
    • Progress Campus is in Scarborough, in the east of Toronto; allow time for the commute if you rent elsewhere in the city.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Centennial's programmes focus on job-ready skills, and some include optional co-op terms. Co-op placements are not guaranteed. For work rights during and after study, including PGWP rules for college programmes, see our Canada country guide.

    Graduate outcomes
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    FAQs

    How much does Centennial cost for an Indian student?

    For 2026-27, Centennial's international tuition is about CAD 18,005 a year for most programmes, CAD 19,167 for engineering technology and applied science, and CAD 18,375–22,802.50 for its own degrees. Ancillary fees of about CAD 1,900–3,300 are extra.

    Can I start in January or May?

    Yes, for many graduate certificates, such as Supply Chain Management – Logistics and Occupational Health and Safety Management. Degrees start in September.

    Are all Centennial programmes PGWP-eligible?

    No. Each programme page shows its PGWP status; for example, Human Resources Management is listed as not PGWP-aligned. Check before you apply.

    Does Centennial give scholarships to new international students?

    Yes. First-time international students can receive Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 2,000 for a one-year programme up to CAD 5,000 for a four-year programme.

    Sources

    1. Centennial: international tuition and fees 2026-27 (opens in a new tab)
    2. Centennial: Cybersecurity graduate certificate (opens in a new tab)
    3. Centennial: Supply Chain Management – Logistics (opens in a new tab)
    4. Centennial: Honours Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
    5. Centennial: Honours BBA – International Business (opens in a new tab)
    6. Centennial: graduate certificate programmes (opens in a new tab)
    7. Centennial: how to apply (international) (opens in a new tab)
    8. Centennial: required documents (opens in a new tab)
    9. Centennial: entrance scholarships for international students (opens in a new tab)
    10. Centennial: about (opens in a new tab)
    11. Centennial: campuses (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)

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