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Durham College
Written by Chet Raj BhandariAbout Durham College
Applying to Durham College from Nepal starts with the college’s own international admission process: submit an online application, upload your academic transcripts and English test scores, and wait for Durham to review your file. There’s no separate entrance exam – admission is based on your Grade 10/12 (or diploma/degree) results and your English proficiency score.
Once your application is reviewed, Durham issues a conditional or final offer letter. From there, you’ll need to accept the offer, pay the required deposit, and use your Letter of Acceptance to apply for a Canadian study permit. Because processing and study-permit timelines vary by intake and by IRCC’s current workload, it’s best to apply as early as possible – well before the program’s official deadline – rather than at the last minute.
Students who don’t yet meet Durham’s direct-entry English requirement can still gain conditional admission through one of the college’s partner English-language pathway programs; check the admission requirements page for current options.
Goreto’s counsellors in Nepal work directly with students through each of these steps – document preparation, application submission, offer-letter review and study-permit guidance – so nothing gets missed along the way.
Durham College Admission FAQs
Durham College is one of the top universities and colleges in Canada. You can find answers to all your questions related to Durham College admissions.
Application Processing Time & Acceptance Rate
Durham College usually takes somewhere between 5 – 6 weeks to process the application.
Durham College welcomes a large volume of international applicants each year, and admission is assessed on your academic record and English proficiency rather than a fixed quota. Strong applications submitted early, with all documents complete, have the best chance of a quick decision.
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS requirement for Durham College admissions is a minimum overall band score of 6, with no band less than 5.5 in academic reading, 5.5 in writing, 5.5 in listening, and 5.5 in speaking tests.
The minimum IELTS reading band score for Durham College is 5.5.
The minimum IELTS writing band score for Durham College is 5.5.
The minimum IELTS speaking band score for Durham College is 5.5.
The minimum IELTS listening band score for Durham College is 5.5.
PTE requirement for Durham College admissions is a minimum overall band score of 85 with no band less than 42 in academic reading, 42 in writing, 42 in listening, and 42 in speaking tests.
Durham College requires students to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for a graduate program.
| IELTS | TOEFL | PTE | DUOLINGO | CELPIP | |
| Reading | 5.5 | 22 | 42 | NA | NA |
| Writing | 5.5 | 22 | 42 | NA | NA |
| Listening | 5.5 | 22 | 42 | NA | NA |
| Speaking | 5.5 | 22 | 42 | NA | NA |
| Overall | 6 | 80 | 85 | NA | NA |
Offer Letter Time
Durham College will acknowledge and confirm your application within 48 hours.
It usually takes about 3 weeks to issue the offer letter after the application is received.
Durham College is a solid option for Nepali students who want a hands-on, career-focused education – its programs in business, health sciences, IT and skilled trades are built around co-op placements and applied learning, with direct pathways into the local Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area job market.
Location, Accessibility, and Mode Of Transport
Durham College is located in Oshawa, Ontario.
You can reach it through public transport and college-owned transport.
Available Courses
The documents required to apply to Durham College are:
- Completed application form
- Official transcripts & certificates (Grade 10, Grade 12, and diploma/bachelor’s if applicable)
- Passport copy (photo and validity pages)
- Official IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score report
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Proof of funds / bank statement
For the full, current checklist and formatting requirements, see Goreto’s study-abroad resources page.
Documents Required To Apply to This University
The documents required to apply to this university are as follows:
- GRE
- Financial: Proof of Income
- CA Certificate
- Canada Doc
- Visa File 1
- Experience: Letter of Reference
- Visa File 2
- Passport
- Extra Docs 2
- Passport
- Prerequisite Exams Docs
- Others Docs
- Gap Statement
- Diploma (Semester/Year-wise)
- Grade 10th (Marksheet & Passing Certificate)
- Bank Account Statement
- All Documents Combined Notarised
- Extra Docs 3
- Grade 12th (Marksheet & Passing Certificate)
- Financial: Bank Balance Confirmations and Statements
- Passport Last Page
- TOEFL
- Transcripts (10th, 12th, Diploma, Degree & Masters)
- IELTS
- Work Experience Docs
- Grade 9th (Marksheet & Transcript)
- Extra Docs 1
- Master’s (Semester/Year-wise)
- LOR
- Visa: Application
- Student Photo
- Duolingo
- Extra Docs 5
- Identity: Photograph
- Identity: Birth Certificate
- All Documents Combined
- 10th Marksheet
- Extra Docs 4
- Identity: National Identity Card (NIC) / Aadhar Card
- Appointment Letter
- Passport First Page
- Bonafide Certificate
- Balance Certificate
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
- 10th and 12th Docs
- Visa File 3
- Degree (Semester/Year-wise)
- MOI Letter
- Work Experience
- Post Graduate (Semester/Year-wise)
- Consolidated Marksheet
- Identity: Passport
- Medical: Medical Clearance
- Backlog Summary/Attempt Certificate
- SOP
- Portfolio
- GMAT
- 12th Marksheet
- SAT
- Birth Certificate
- PTE
- Internship Letter
- Salary Slip
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- Affidavit of Support
- Experience Certificate
- Experience: Letter of Employment
- Marriage Certificate
- Resume/CV
Eligibility To Join This Institution & Duration Required To Complete The Course
Eligibility and duration will vary from course to course. You can view all the courses and select the course you want to do to find out eligibility and duration.
Conclusion
In summary, Durham College offers an excellent opportunity for Nepali students to engage in their studies in Canada.
Additionally, when considering the best consultancy in Nepal for Canada, it’s evident that Durham College stands out as a reliable partner in guiding students through the application process and ensuring a smooth transition to Canadian academic life.
Durham College and a reliable consultancy by your side will aid you in starting your journey towards a successful academic and professional future in Canada.
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