Overview
About Fanshawe College
Based in London, Ontario, Canada, Fanshawe College is only two hours from both Toronto and Niagara Falls, as well as Detroit across the border in the US. London itself is a beautiful location to study – dubbed the ‘Forest City’, it’s home to many parks and lakes, but it’s also a thriving hub of culture and business.
There are currently over 40,000 students at Fanshawe College, more than 12,000 are international students from 140 different countries. Fanshawe College offer more than 170 programs that are career oriented and, from those, there are 100+ PGWP Aligned Programs.
The Fanshawe experience delivers career-focused, quality programming through flexible pathways to support students’ individual career goals and life success. Its unique experiential learning environment sets students up for success beyond the classroom.
In total there are over 170 programs offered at degree, diploma and certificate level across the campuses of Fanshawe College. As well as the main London campus, there are others in Simcoe, Woodstock, and St. Thomas. London Campus is on oxford street campus. Situated on 100 acres of scenic land, it’s home to outstanding facilities for learning and athletic recreation.
Accommodation options include on-campus residences and private rentals, along with Homestay options. Students who are full-time at London get a bus pass included, plus services at the Student Wellness Centre.
The college offers over CAD 5 million in scholarship awards for students, some of which are specifically made available to international students. Students will also be able to take advantage of co-operative learning options which incorporate paid work, so that students can ‘earn while they learn’.
Students at Fanshawe are well prepared for professional life, with many finding employment within the first six months of graduating. The Fanshawe College Alumni Association of over 200,000 graduates creates a lasting global connection for all who study at the College.
Study options
At Fanshawe College, there are more than 170 academic programs available, ranging from EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to certificates, diplomas, postgraduate programs and degrees.
Bachelor Degrees
Fanshawe College offers eight honor’s bachelor’s degrees:
- Honors Bachelor of Applied Technology - Biotechnology
- Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)
- Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
- Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
- Honors Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
- Honors Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning
- Honors Bachelor of Interior Design
Pathway Options
Fanshawe College has credit transfer and articulation agreements with universities in Canada and around the world. Fanshawe credits can be transferred to many other institutions, such as (Western University, Kings University College, and more.
Co-op Programs
Fanshawe has more than 65 co-op programs available for students to earn while they learn.
Study abroad
Fanshawe College is a proud partner of the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE). This means Fanshawe takes studying abroad seriously. Fanshawe College has 26 mutual exchange agreements with universities across 16 different countries in Asia, Europe and South America. Fanshawe College strongly believes that international education opportunities provide a valuable experience, not only to allow students to enjoy other cultures and explore the world, but also to help build their resume when it’s time to look for a job.
Fanshawe offers semester-long international exchange opportunities in countries all around the globe including Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, England, Ireland, 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.
What's new
Fanshawe: Number one in Ontario for graduate employment
According to recently released Key Performance Indicators (KPI) survey results, Fanshawe College graduates rank first in the province for finding employment upon graduation. Survey results indicate 89.7 percent of Fanshawe alumni find jobs within six months of graduating, exceeding the provincial average of all Ontario colleges by more than four percent.
Additionally, employers who hire Fanshawe graduates are satisfied with the skills and contributions of graduates who work for them, reporting a satisfaction rate of 93.8 percent.
Fanshawe's KPI results are available to view on the college website.
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