Fanshawe College is located in Canada’s city of London, Ontario and welcomes more than 7,000 international students from more than 100 different countries. Known as the ‘Forest City’, London is surrounded by beautiful parks and lakes. Fanshawe College is a vibrant business and cultural hub only two hours from Toronto, Niagara Falls and the USA.
As one of Ontario's largest colleges, with additional campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas, Woodstock and downtown Toronto, as well as campuses in downtown London and London South, Fanshawe offers more than 200 degree, diploma and certificate programs.
The campus is set across 100 scenic acres and includes state-of-the-art learning and sports facilities. Students can choose from an array of homestay, residences or private rentals and all full-time students in blended programs receive a London Transit bus pass, health plan and access to the Student Wellness Centre.
Students also have access to 200 clubs and 19 athletic teams with Fanshawe’s International Centre providing ongoing support.
Over CAD 370,000 worth of scholarships are available for international students, and Fanshawe focuses on co-operative education, integrating academic learning and employment to allow students to work while studying. Its renowned Centre for Research and Innovation enables students to provide solutions to real-world problems presented by industry partners.
As a member of the Canadian Bureau of International Education, student exchange opportunities are available in Europe, South America, Asia and the Nordic countries. Other partnerships provide opportunities for students to explore over 500 academic pathways across Canada and globally.
Students at Fanshawe are well prepared for professional life. Fanshawe ranks higher than the provincial average for graduate satisfaction and graduate employment rate (KPIs 2020-21). The Fanshawe College Alumni Association of 200,000 graduates creates a lasting global connection for all who study at the college.
At Fanshawe College, there are more than 200 academic programs available, ranging from EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to certificates, diplomas, postgraduate programs and degrees.
Fanshawe College offers eight bachelor’s degrees with honors:
Collaborative degrees are also available, these include:
Students at Fanshawe can transfer credit between universities in Canada and around the world. Credits can be transferred to many other institutions.
Fanshawe has more than 60 co-op programs available for students to earn while they learn.
Fanshawe College is a proud partner of the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE). This means Fanshawe takes studying abroad seriously.
The college has 26 mutual exchange agreements between universities across 16 countries in Europe, Asia and South America. Fanshawe strongly believes that international education is a valuable experience that enables students to understand other cultures and explore the world but it is also beneficial for employment opportunities.
Fanshawe offers semester-long international exchange opportunities in countries all around the globe including Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Wales. For students who do not want to spend the whole semester abroad, Fanshawe also offers month-long cultural exchanges to France, Finland, India and Japan.
According to the recently released Key Performance Indicators (KPI) survey results, Fanshawe College ranks above the provincial average for graduate satisfaction and graduate employment rate (KPI – 2020/2021).
Fanshawe offers more than 60 co-operative education programs where students can “earn while they learn”. Ontario’s minimum wage is now CAD 15.00 per hour and co-op wages usually range between CAD 15.00 per hour and CAD 18.00 per hour, depending on the position.
Fanshawe also prepares students for their careers in Canada with a two-day Fanshawe Works series before classes start. New international students are offered sessions on resumes, Canadian workplace expectations, job searching in a virtual world, as well as an employer panel and an alumni panel to prepare them for life after graduation.
CAD$5,250 To live on campus
International students entering a full-time post-secondary program at Fanshawe for the first time may be eligible for an International Entrance Scholarship worth CAD 500 to 2,000.
These entrance scholarships vary by region, but include opportunities for students from many countries around the globe. To be eligible, students must have a valid study permit, be in their first post-secondary program at Fanshawe, and meet the requirements listed for each award. Available scholarships include:
International students applying through the SDS Program (Student Direct Stream) from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Vietnam should note that the SDS IELTS requirements are 6.0 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands.
For programs listing a higher IELTS requirement, the higher score will be required. Please note: There may be additional country-specific requirements. For more information, please see the government of Canada's updates here. TOEFL note: Fanshawe’s TOEFL institution number is 9120.
Tuition fees and living expenses will vary depending on the program and accommodation:
*All fees are in Canadian dollars and approximate depending on the program. The LTC bus pass is included for full-time London campus students.
Finding accommodation can often be a daunting task in a new city. Fanshawe College offers students a number of accommodation options through the International Office, with the assistance of the Accommodation Coordinator. Accommodation options include:
London, Ontario (ON), Canada
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