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Walk across Centennial College’s Progress Campus on a weekday morning and you will hear a dozen languages before you reach the cafeteria. Founded in 1966 as Ontario’s first public college, Centennial College built its reputation less on prestige rankings and more on getting graduates into real jobs fast – which is exactly why so many Nepali students choose it as their first stop in Canada.
Today Centennial runs eight campuses across Scarborough, North York and downtown Toronto for roughly 45,000 students, about 26,000 of them full-time. Its official website lists everything from co-op placements to the aerospace training hub at Downsview Park, and is worth a browse before you shortlist programs.
As the best consultancy in Nepal for Canada, Goreto helps Nepali students navigate Centennial’s application process, English test requirements, and study permit steps from start to finish.
Centennial College currently has 8 campuses. They are:.
| S.NO | CAMPUS NAME | CITY | PROVINCE | COUNTRY |
| 1 | Progress Campus | Scarborough | Ontario | Canada |
| 2 | Pickering Learning Site Campus | Pickering | Ontario | Canada |
| 3 | Performing Arts Centre | Scarborough | Ontario | Canada |
| 4 | Morningside Campus | Scarborough | Ontario | Canada |
| 5 | Downsview Aerospace Hub Campus | North York | Ontario | Canada |
| 6 | Story Arts Centre Campus | Toronto | Ontario | Canada |
| 7 | Eglinton Learning Site | Toronto | Ontario | Canada |
| 8 | Ashtonbee Campus | Scarborough | Ontario | Canada |
Centennial College currently offers 832 courses.
The number of courses and course level offered by this college are listed below:
| S.NO | PROGRAM LEVEL | NUMBER OF COURSES |
| 1 | Diploma | 280 |
| 2 | Post Graduate | 184 |
| 3 | Advanced Diploma | 160 |
| 4 | Fast-Track | 116 |
| 5 | Certificate | 84 |
| 6 | Bachelors | 8 |
Centennial College offers a vibrant and supportive campus life for international students.
International students studying in this college can enjoy access to the following facilities in the campus.
This Centennial College has a total number of 126351 alumni.
Some of the notable and popular alumni of college are:
An average tuition fee for Centennial College per semester is CAD $6,385.
You can find semester-wise tuition fee/tuition fee per annum for UG, PG, Diploma and MBA courses here:
| UG TUITION FEE | PG TUITION FEE | DIPLOMA TUITION FEE | MBA TUITION FEE |
| CAD $17,350 | CAD $28,985 | CAD $10,542 | CAD $29,936 |
Centennial’s five campuses each have a Library and Learning Centre offering quiet study space, group rooms, and online access to e-books, journals and research databases. You can get live research help by chat or text, or reach staff directly at library@centennialcollege.ca. Full details at library.centennialcollege.ca.
Centennial’s Career Services and Co-operative Education team supports students from first semester through to graduation, with career counselling, resume workshops and employer connections available at Progress Campus (Room C2-10) and Morningside Campus (Room 324). Students in co-op programs typically complete three paid work terms of at least 420 hours each before graduating with a co-op diploma, and most international students can also work on- and off-campus under their study permit conditions. See Career Services and Co-operative Education for full details.
According to that, international students studying in Canada working in Aerospace and Aviation earn an average salary of CAD $72,000 per year, Nursing earns an average salary of CAD $60,800 per year, Construction Management earns an average salary of CAD $63,600 per year, and Research scientist earns an average salary of CAD $48,500 per year.
| LEVELS | SALARY IN CAD$ |
| Bachelors | CAD $55,260 per year |
| Masters | CAD $65,000 per year |
| MBA | CAD $75,000 per year |
Centennial College runs intakes several times a year, with the two main entry points falling in May and September. Program availability shifts intake to intake, so confirm the exact window that is currently open for your chosen program with a Goreto counsellor before you start your application.
| BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY | ||
| Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. | Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score , 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score. | SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES. |
| POST-SECONDARY DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY | ||
| Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. Minimum 55% in diploma & Bachelor’s courses. | Minimum 6.0 IELTS reading score, 6.0 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 6.0 Listening score, Minimum 6.0 Speaking score. Overall 6.5 IELTS Band score. | SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES. |
| GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY | ||
| Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. | Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score, 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score. | SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES. |
| PG Work permit | Yes |
| Part-time jobs | Yes |
| Internship | Yes |
| Scholarship | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
| Credit transfer | Yes |
| Co Ops | Yes |
| Option for PR | Yes |
| Phone Number 001-416-289-5393 | Mobile Number 416-289-5000 |
| Fax N/A | Email id: international@centennialcollege.ca |
| Website: https://www.centennialcollege.ca/ | Location: |
| Address: 941 Progress Ave,Toronto,Ontario,Canada – M1G 3T8 | |
| PROGRAM LEVEL | IELTS | TOEFL (IBT) | PTE | Duolingo |
| Certificate & Diploma (2-Year & 3-Year Advanced Diploma) | 6.0 no module less than 6.0 | 80+ no module less than 20 | 51+ | 105-114 |
| Fast-track and Diploma (2-Year & 3-Year Advanced Diploma) | 6.5 no module less than 6.0 | 84+ no module less than 21 | 58+ | 125+ |
| Degree and Graduate Certificate | 6.5 no module less than 6.0 | 88+ no module less than 22 | 60+ | 125+ |
For a full document checklist and guidance on preparing each one, see Goreto’s resources for abroad study page.
Centennial College accepts applications for its May and September intakes on a rolling basis, but seats in popular programs fill early. Apply 9 to 12 months ahead of your intended start date so there is enough time for admission processing, a study permit application, and any program-specific requirements.
Prog Code:
3831
Duration:
1 year(s)
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
80+
PTE:
51+
*Note:
A 1-year certificate from the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science covering electrical systems, wiring and control basics, with a direct pathway into Centennial's Advanced Diploma programs.
Prog Code:
6519
Duration:
1 year(s)
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
51
*Note:
A pre-academic English program that builds the reading, writing and listening skills needed to meet direct-entry requirements for Centennial's diploma and degree programs.
Prog Code:
3823
Duration:
3 year(s)
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
51+
*Note:
A 3-year Advanced Diploma covering power systems, automation and industrial controls, with strong co-op placement into Ontario's electrical and utilities sector.
Prog Code:
3823
Duration:
3 year(s)
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
51+
*Note:
A 3-year Advanced Diploma in software development and systems analysis offered through the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, with a co-op option.
Centennial Place is Centennial College’s only on-campus residence, located steps from Progress Campus in Scarborough. Suites range from studio to shared 2-bedroom layouts, and international students can use the “Please Don’t Snore” roommate-matching tool before move-in. Apply directly through Centennial Place, or contact the residence team at centennialplace@liveksc.ca or +1-416-438-2216 ext. 6294.
Most Centennial students end up living off-campus in Scarborough, North York or downtown Toronto. The college’s Housing Options page lists private rentals, homestay and short-term options, and the Centennial Housing Service can help with listings and roommate searches.
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