Written by Chet Raj Bhandari

About Georgian College

Ask a Georgian College graduate about their program and you will usually get a story about a co-op placement, not a classroom. Since 1967, Georgian College has grown from a single Barrie campus into a network of seven Ontario campuses, built around the idea that students learn fastest by doing. For Nepali students planning to study in Canada, that hands-on reputation — especially in business, health sciences, media and design, and skilled trades — is a big part of the draw. You can browse the full list of programs and campuses on the official Georgian College website.

Roughly 13,000 students study at Georgian each year, including a growing international cohort of around 1,500. The college’s main campus sits on 140 acres on the northeast edge of Barrie, about ninety minutes north of Toronto.

Georgian College Campuses

Georgian College currently has 7 campuses. They are listed below :

S.No	Campus Name	City	Province	Country
1.	South Georgian Bay	Collingwood	Ontario	Canada
2.	Orillia Campus	Orillia	Ontario	Canada
3.	Toronto	Toronto	Ontario	Canada
4.	Barrie	Barrie	Ontario	Canada
5.	Orangeville	Orangeville	Ontario	Canada
6.	Downtown Barrie	Barrie	Ontario	Canada
7.	Owen Sound Campus	Owen Sound	Ontario	Canada

Georgian is consolidating its Orillia and Muskoka-area programming into the Barrie campus in phases through 2026 and 2027, so it is worth confirming your program’s campus directly with Georgian before you apply.

Number Of Courses And Course Level Offered By Georgian College

Georgian College currently offers over 130 full-time programs across certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, degree, and graduate certificate levels. The rough breakdown by level is listed below:

S.NO	PROGRAM LEVEL	NUMBER OF COURSES
1	Diploma	244
2	Post Graduate	124
3	Advanced Diploma	96
4	Certificate	48
5	Bachelors	16
6	Post Degree Certificate	8

Campus Life

International students studying at Georgian College can enjoy access to the following facilities on campus.

Georgian College student residence details
Bookstore
Parking
Meal fees
Athletics & Wellness
Lockers

Notable Alumni

Some of the notable alumni of Georgian College are:

Jon Montgomery – Canadian skeleton racer
Karen Vecchio – Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Keith Moreau – Visual artist
Frank Gagnon – Business Administrator
Connor Dorey – Research Analyst

Georgian College Fees

Tuition varies significantly by program and credential level. As a rough guide, recent first-year international tuition has run from around CAD $17,000 for programs like Business Administration or Graphic Design up to roughly CAD $19,000–$20,000 for programs such as Research Analyst or Culinary Management. Because these figures change yearly, always confirm the exact number for your program on Georgian’s official fees and finance page before budgeting.

Library

Georgian’s Library and Learning Services team runs libraries on the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses, plus 24/7 online access to databases, e-books and streaming video through Page 1+. On campus you will find individual desks, bookable group study rooms, computers and printers, along with staff who can help with research and citations. If you cannot make it in person, you can always contact the library directly.

Career Services

Georgian’s Co-op and Career Services office helps students build resumes, prepare for interviews and line up co-op placements that are built into many diploma and degree programs. There is also a dedicated Centre for Career and Employment Community Services, with locations in Barrie and Orangeville, that runs job-search workshops open to students and graduates. You can reach the co-op and career team toll-free at 1-877-722-1523 or by emailing careerandcoop@georgiancollege.ca.

Part-Time Jobs For Nepalese Students

International students at Georgian can work part-time on or off campus within the hours permitted under their study permit, and many pick up on-campus roles — in the library, residence, athletics centre or through work-study postings — arranged through the same co-op and career services office above. Because openings change constantly, check Georgian’s student employment listings directly rather than relying on a fixed list.

Employer Connections

Rather than publish a fixed roster of recruiters, Georgian keeps its employer relationships current through the Centre for Career and Employment Community Services employer page, where local and national companies post open roles for students and graduates year-round.

More Details About Georgian College For Nepalese Students

Georgian College is located in Barrie.
It has a high visa success rate.
They accept backlogs for international students.
They don’t follow conditional acceptance.

Upcoming Intakes For Georgian College

Georgian runs three main intakes a year — January, May and September — though not every program is open in every intake. Talk to your Goreto counsellor early to confirm which intake fits your chosen program, since popular co-op programs can fill up months in advance.

Top Courses

Top Degrees

Diploma
Post Graduate
Advanced Diploma
Certificate
Bachelors
Post Degree Certificate

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Important Details About Georgian College For Nepalese Students:

PG Work permit	Yes
Part-time jobs	Yes
Internship	Yes
Scholarship	Yes
Research	Yes
Credit transfer	No
Co Ops	Yes
Option for PR	Yes

Contact Information Of Georgian College For International Students

Phone Number

+1 705-728-1968

Email ID:

international@georgiancollege.ca

Website:

www.georgiancollege.ca

Location (Barrie Campus):

Address:

1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada – L4M 3X9

International Entrance Exams – Scores Required For Admission:

Credential	IELTS	PTE	TOEFL	DUOLINGO
Post Graduate	6.5 not Less than 6.0	–	–	130
Diploma	6.0 not less than 6.0	–	–	110
Advanced Diploma	6.0 not less than 6.0.	–	–	110
Bachelor Degree	6.5 not less than 6.0.	–	–	120
Certificate	6.0 not less than 6.0.	–	–	–

Admission Requirements For Georgian College

Documents Required

Georgian’s exact document checklist depends on your program and study level, but expect to prepare:

Academic transcripts and certificates (10th, 12th, and any diploma/degree already completed)
Valid passport and passport-sized photos
English test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL)
Statement of Purpose (SOP) and, where required, Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
Proof of funds / financial support documents
Resume/CV and completed application form

For a full, up-to-date checklist and templates, see Goreto’s study-abroad resources page.

Deadline For Admissions

Georgian reviews applications on a rolling basis until programs fill, so applying earlier is always better — especially for competitive co-op programs. As a general rule, apply 9–12 months ahead of your intended intake (January, May or September) so there is enough time for offer processing, a study permit, and travel planning.

Program Details

Business & Management

Business Administration – Management (Advanced Diploma, Co-op)

Georgian College

Prog Code:

BADM

Duration:

3 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.0

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Blends accounting, marketing, HR and leadership training with a third-year specialization and co-op options — a solid base for Nepali students eyeing Canadian business careers.

Data & Applied Research

Research Analyst (Graduate Certificate, Co-op)

Georgian College

Prog Code:

RAPP

Duration:

1 year

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.5

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Canada's longest-running research-training program (since 1991) — trains graduates in market and policy research through a built-in co-op work term.

Civil, Construction and Architecture

Civil Engineering Technician (Co-op)

Georgian College

Prog Code:

CVET

Duration:

2 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.0

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Hands-on training in surveying, structural design and construction inspection, with a co-op term that puts grads directly onto Ontario infrastructure projects.

Health, Wellness and Sciences

Practical Nursing (Diploma)

Georgian College

Prog Code:

PNRS

Duration:

2 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.5

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

A College of Nurses of Ontario Category 1-approved program that qualifies graduates to register as an RPN in Ontario — one of Georgian's most in-demand health programs.

Health & Community Services

Addictions: Treatment and Prevention (Graduate Certificate)

Georgian College

Prog Code:

ADTP

Duration:

1 year

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

7.0

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Trains counsellors in trauma-informed, motivational-interviewing approaches to substance-use treatment — a fast-growing field in Ontario health and social services.

Arts, Media & Design

Graphic Design (Diploma)

Georgian College

Prog Code:

GRDE

Duration:

2 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.0

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Covers branding, editorial and digital design — portfolio-driven training aimed at Canada's creative and marketing industries.

Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism

Culinary Management (Diploma, Co-op)

Georgian College

Prog Code:

CULN

Duration:

2 years

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.0

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Combines professional kitchen training with business fundamentals and co-op placements, preparing grads for chef and culinary-management roles across Canada's hospitality sector.

Accommodation For Nepalese Students Studying At Georgian College

On-Campus Residence

Georgian’s on-campus residences in Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound house more than 775 students through a partnership with Campus Living Centres, with furnished suite- and double-style rooms. Details and applications are handled through Georgian’s Residence and Housing office.

Off-Campus Housing

If you would rather live off campus, Georgian partners with Places4Students.com to list private rooms, shared houses and apartments near its campuses. International students should also review Georgian’s dedicated housing guidance for international students, including homestay options, before booking anything.