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Humber Polytechnic

Toronto, Canada · Public · Est. 1967

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1967

Type

Public

Location

Toronto, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Humber Polytechnic, known for most of its history as Humber College, is a public post-secondary institution in Toronto, Ontario. It is one of Canada's largest polytechnics, with 66,760 full-time students and 204 full-time programmes in its 2024-25 annual report. It offers diplomas, advanced diplomas, one- and two-year Ontario graduate certificates and four-year honours bachelor's degrees.

Humber is best known for applied, career-focused teaching: labs, field placements and co-op terms built into many programmes. Its Longo Faculty of Business and Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology run the business, analytics, IT, AI and engineering-technology programmes that most Indian applicants look at.

For Indian students the draw is Toronto itself, a wide choice of one-year and two-year graduate certificates after a bachelor's degree, and intakes in January, May and September. Humber says it offers 80 programmes that are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but not every programme is: always check the PGWP line on the programme page before applying.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and its main business centre. It has a very large Indian community, but rents are among the highest in Canada, so budget carefully for housing.

Founded
1967, as Humber College; now Humber Polytechnic
Type
Public polytechnic; awards certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees
Full-time students
66,760 (Humber 2024-25 Annual Report)
Full-time programmes
204, across six faculties
Campuses
North (Etobicoke), Lakeshore and the International Graduate School (IGS) downtown, all in Toronto
Intakes
January, May and September, depending on the programme

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    View all 10 courses with filters

    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Business Insights and Analytics (Ontario Graduate Certificate)4 semesters, with a 320-hour field placementC$24,765≈ ₹16.6 lakh
    Information Technology Solutions (Ontario Graduate Certificate)4 semesters, with optional co-opC$24,714≈ ₹16.6 lakh
    Project Management – Information Technology (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 semestersC$19,845≈ ₹13.3 lakh
    Artificial Intelligence with Machine Learning (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 semestersC$20,993≈ ₹14.1 lakh
    Supply Chain Management (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 semestersC$21,402≈ ₹14.3 lakh
    Financial Predictive Analytics (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 semestersC$22,003≈ ₹14.7 lakh
    Bachelor of Computer Science – Cybersecurity (Honours)4 years (8 semesters), with three paid co-op termsC$24,096≈ ₹16.1 lakh
    Bachelor of Commerce – Supply Chain Management (Honours)4 years (8 semesters), with a 14-week paid field placementC$23,111≈ ₹15.5 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

    • Eligible full-time programmes (not EAP)

      President's International Entrance Award (2027)

      Value: CAD 2,000 bursary

      Eligibility: New international students living outside Canada starting in January, May or September 2027. You must accept your offer and file your study permit application by the stated dates (for September 2027: accept by 9 July 2027, apply for the permit by 16 July 2027).

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Bachelor's degrees

      Bachelor's Degree Scholarships

      Value: CAD 1,500 to CAD 4,000 a year, depending on your school marks

      Eligibility: Students coming straight from Class 12 with 75% or more. Awards of CAD 2,000–4,000 (80% and above) are renewable if you keep 80% each year. No application needed.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Bachelor of Commerce

      Senior Dean's Bachelor of Commerce Award

      Value: CAD 10,000 (CAD 2,500 a semester for four semesters)

      Eligibility: New international students starting an eligible Bachelor of Commerce in January 2027, in addition to merit scholarships.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Bachelor's degrees

      Degree Transfer Scholarships

      Value: CAD 1,500 (one-year certificate) or CAD 2,500 (two- or three-year diploma)

      Eligibility: Students entering a Humber degree with a programme GPA of 80% or more from an Ontario public college.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Diplomas and degrees: Class 12 (CBSE, CISCE or state board) treated as the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with at least 70 in the subjects the programme requires.
    • Degrees list specific Grade 12 subjects; for example, the Cybersecurity degree needs English, Physics and Mathematics with at least 65% in each and 65% overall.
    • Apply online and pay the non-refundable CAD 100 application fee.

    Postgraduate

    • Ontario graduate certificates need a bachelor's degree or advanced diploma; some ask for a related field (for example, AI with Machine Learning needs prior maths and programming).
    • Humber asks Indian applicants for a bachelor's degree in First Division/Class; consolidated transcripts are not accepted.
    • Submit a backlog summary. Humber accepts up to 2 backlogs for a three-year bachelor's and up to 4 for a four-year bachelor's.
    • Check the PGWP line on the programme page: some graduate certificates (and all online delivery) are not PGWP-eligible.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
    • Bachelor's degree certificate and semester-wise mark sheets (graduate certificates)
    • Backlog summary (if you studied after Class 12)
    • English test score report (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo or another accepted test)
    • Provincial Attestation Letter (issued by Humber after you accept your offer) for the study permit

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.0 (no band below 5.5) for diplomas; 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for degrees and graduate certificates; 7.0 for nursing
    PTE Academic53–57 for diplomas; 58–60 for degrees; 61–64 for graduate certificates
    TOEFL iBT80 (diplomas), 84 (degrees), 88 (graduate certificates), with minimum section scores
    Duolingo English Test105 (diplomas), 115 (degrees), 125 (graduate certificates); not accepted for nursing
    WaiverHumber waives testing after a year of full-time study in an English-speaking country or system. It does not list a Class 12 English waiver for India, so plan on taking a test.

    Accommodation and living costs

    Humber has residences at North and Lakeshore campuses. Rates for 2026-27 are the same as 2025-26, a CAD 500 deposit is due when you accept a room, and a dining plan is compulsory. Places are limited, so many international students rent shared rooms in Etobicoke or elsewhere in Toronto.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    Single bedroom, North Campus (room only)2026-27; plus a dining planC$8,235per academic year≈ ₹5.5 lakh
    Suite bedroom, North or Lakeshore (room only)2026-27; plus a dining planC$10,353per academic year≈ ₹6.9 lakh
    Semi-suite, shared room, Lakeshore (room only)2026-27; plus a dining planC$6,958per academic year≈ ₹4.7 lakh
    Dining planHybrid to Ultimate plansC$2,850–4,600per academic year≈ ₹1.9 lakh – ₹3.1 lakh

    Campus and location

    Humber's two main campuses are in west Toronto: North Campus in Etobicoke, next to the Humber Arboretum, and Lakeshore Campus on Lake Ontario. The International Graduate School (IGS) runs selected graduate certificates in downtown Toronto.

    • North Campus hosts most IT, AI, engineering-technology and health programmes.
    • Lakeshore Campus hosts many business programmes, including business analytics and supply chain degrees.
    • Each programme page shows the campus and the open intakes for international students; check both before applying.
    • Toronto Pearson Airport is close to North Campus.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Most Humber programmes include a field placement or optional co-op, which gives you Canadian work experience before you graduate. Placements and co-op are not guaranteed. Whether you can get a Post-Graduation Work Permit depends on the programme; see our Canada guide for current work rules.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    PGWP-eligible programmes80Humber International
    Co-op in Bachelor of Computer Science – CybersecurityThree paid four-month work terms (1,260 hours)Humber programme page

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    FAQs

    How much does a Humber graduate certificate cost for an Indian student?

    Most graduate certificates we checked cost about CAD 19,800 to CAD 24,800 for two semesters in 2026-27. Four-semester certificates cost roughly double in total. Health insurance is extra. Fees for 2027-28 are not yet published.

    Which intakes does Humber offer?

    January, May and September, but each programme opens different intakes for international students. The programme page shows each intake as Open, Suspended, Not Available or Opening Soon.

    Is every Humber programme eligible for a PGWP?

    No. Humber marks PGWP eligibility on each programme page. Some graduate certificates, such as Global Business Management, are marked not eligible, and online delivery is not eligible. See our Canada guide for the wider rules.

    Does Humber accept Class 12 English instead of IELTS?

    Humber does not list a Class 12 English waiver for Indian applicants. Plan on IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo or another test it accepts.

    Are there scholarships for Indian students?

    Yes, mostly small entrance awards: a CAD 2,000 President's International Entrance Award for 2027 starts, and CAD 1,500–4,000 bachelor's scholarships based on school marks.

    Sources

    1. Humber: Business Insights and Analytics (opens in a new tab)
    2. Humber: Information Technology Solutions (opens in a new tab)
    3. Humber: Bachelor of Computer Science – Cybersecurity (opens in a new tab)
    4. Humber: English proficiency requirements (opens in a new tab)
    5. Humber: admission requirements for India (opens in a new tab)
    6. Humber: international scholarships and bursaries (opens in a new tab)
    7. Humber: residence rates and agreements (opens in a new tab)
    8. Humber at a glance (opens in a new tab)
    9. Humber International (opens in a new tab)

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

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