5 minsA recent report by the Times of India states that there has been more than an 80% increase in the number of students getting approved to study in Canada in the first 4 months of 2021 when compared to the numbers in the whole of 2020. The study-permit approval rate has also gone up.
Have you been researching about studying in Canada? If yes, you would have definitely heard about Centennial College. It is one of the institutions in Canada to which we receive a large number of applications, year after year. We assume that you are interested in learning more about the institution. Look no further. We have covered all relevant aspects for you so that you will be able to make an informed choice. Find answers to all your questions about Centennial College. If you are looking to apply to Centennial for your favourite course, please reach out to our counsellors by filling the form on this page and they’ll guide you for free, till you reach your dream destination abroad.
Topics covered in this article:
- Courses offered at Centennial College
- Courses popular among Indian students
- Tuition fee and application requirements for these courses
- Overall tuition fee and cost of living
- International student population and their support systems
- Why choose Centennial College
- How to apply to Centennial College
While you read through the details, also enjoy the photos of the different Centennial campuses.
Courses offered at Centennial College
Centennial offers undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational courses. Several diploma courses of short durations and fast-track courses are also offered by this college, which adds to the reason why Indian students flock to Centennial.
You can find courses in popular subjects such as accounting, business, marketing, IT, food technology and more. Head to our site to explore the full list of courses offered by Centennial College.
Accounting courses include Advanced diploma in business administration -accounting, Diploma in business accounting, Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management – accounting etc. The durations for these programs range from 3 semesters to 3 years.
Business and marketing related courses include diploma in business – marketing, Diploma in business – international business, Diploma in business – Supply chain and operations etc. You’ll be able to find 1 year, 2 years or 3 years courses. There are options for online/distance studies too.
Computer science-related: Centennial College offers Advanced Diploma courses in Automation and Robotics Electro-Mechanical Engineering. It would be exciting to be part of the Automation and Robotics Student Society on campus. Advanced Diploma in Game Programming is yet another interesting course offered by Centennial. If you would like to go by the popular course of Software Engineering Technology, you can opt for the fast-track advanced diploma course.
Food technology courses: Advanced Diploma in Food Science Technology and Diploma in Food and Beverage Management are 2 of the popular food technology-related courses offered by Centennial.
Hotel Operations Management, Certificate in Hospitality Skills, Hospitality Foundations etc are some of the courses you should check out if you are interested in Hospitality related courses.
Courses popular among Indian students
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Course Name |
Course Duration |
Tuition Fee |
Application Requirements |
IELTS Requirements |
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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology (Online/Distance or Full-time) |
3 years |
CAD 16,377 per year |
College degree or diploma in related discipline
170 – 171 in the Centennial College English Skills Assessment |
An overall of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5. |
|
2 years |
CAD 16,377 per year |
Should be 19 years or older Should have Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent |
An overall of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5. |
|
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Advanced Diploma in Food Science Technology (Regular and Fast-track) |
Regular – 3 years Fast track – 2 years |
CAD 16377 per year |
College diploma in a related discipline
170 or 171 in Centennial College English Skills Assessment |
An overall score of 6.0 with no individual score less than 5.5. |
|
2 years |
CAD 15386 per year |
Should be 19 years or older Have OSSD or equivalent |
An overall score of 6.0 with no individual score less than 5.5. |
|
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Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering Technology (Fast track) |
2 years |
CAD 16377 per year |
Diploma or degree in related subjects such as Computer Science or IT.
170 or 171 in Centennial College English Skills Assessment |
An overall score of 6.0 with no individual score less than 5.5. |
|
1 year |
CAD 20,002 per year (Full-time)
CAD 15,400 per year (Online/Distance) |
University degree or 3-year diploma.
(Or 75% of degree course completed with 2 years work experience) |
An overall score of 6.5 with no individual score less than 6.0. |
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2 years |
CAD 15,386 per year |
University degree or 3-year diploma.
(Or 75% of degree course completed with 2 years work experience) |
An overall score of 6.5 with no individual score less than 6.0. |
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Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Design (Fast-track) |
2 years |
CAD 16,377 per year |
College diploma or university degree in a relevant subject
Applicants with a partial degree but with work experience can also apply
170 or 171 in Centennial College English Skills Assessment
Applicants might be requested to attempt a Math skill assessment test too. |
An overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5. |
Does any of these courses interest you? If yes, reach out to our counsellors for submitting your application to Centennial. If you’d like to explore more options, why don’t you try out our Course Matcher Tool and find a course/institution that matches your academic profile and meets your preferences?
Overall tuition fee and cost of living
Centennial offers more than 160 programs as diplomas, degrees, certification courses etc. The average tuition fee for these courses is around 10 to 15 lakhs per year.
Housing
The housing cost can range from 12,000 rupees per week to up to 60,000 per month. Toronto is one of the expensive cities to live in. The college also provides accommodation which is worth checking out.
Food
Food expenses depend on whether you intend to cook your own food regularly or eat out. Relying on restaurant meals daily might be expensive. Food expenses can range from 10,000 rupees to 20,000 rupees per month.
Transport
Transport costs around 5000 - 10,000 rupees per month. There are options for monthly or yearly passes. Choose an option that is more beneficial for you. A regular route ticket will cost you around 195 rupees. Source: Toronto Transit Commission.
Internet
Just like in India, the cost of the mobile plan depends on the services that you opt for. It will cost around 3000 rupees per month for a basic 6 GB internet plan on your phone. But don’t worry, most public places in Canada offers free Wi-Fi.
The International student population and their support systems
As they rightly claim, Centennial College is where the world meets, as they have more than 14,000 international and exchange students from close to 120 countries enrolled with them.
They have an active student hub called the International Experience Services and Global Experience (SaGE) team. They provide advising and academic resources, offer study tips, get you academic help from other students, provide services to meet students’ wellness and accessibility needs and more. International students at Centennial can also get guidance from International Student Advisors, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC), Employment Advisors and Centennial’s International Student Ambassador (CISA).
Why should you study at Centennial College?
- As mentioned above, Centennial offers an excellent support system for international students
- They offer career services and options for co-operative education
- They offer interesting courses like Aerospace and Aviation, Food Tourism, Food Media etc.
- The programmes offered at Centennial are structured in such a way that it matches the current industry requirement. Centennial College offers skill-based education.
- Centennial offers opportunities for internships, language and culture learning, international conferences etc through their Global Experience Opportunities (GEO) programmes.
- They promise opportunities for applied research through the ARIES project (Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services). The federal government, provinces, industries and the college itself provide funding for these projects.
- You will have the opportunity to study in countries other than Canada through the Global Citizenship and Education Activities. The Global Citizenship and Equity Learning Experiences projects are a part of this.
If you feel that Centennial is the best place for your higher studies, let us know by submitting the form on this page and our experts will get in touch with you in no time, to guide you to your dream destination.
Source: Times of India
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