A large, career-focused public college on Georgian Bay known for hands-on diplomas, degrees and strong ties to employers across central Ontario.
Georgian College is a public college based in Barrie, Ontario, with campuses across the Simcoe County, Muskoka and Georgian Bay region. It offers certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates and a growing set of applied degrees, with a strong emphasis on practical learning and co-operative education.
The college is especially recognized for its work in automotive, business, health and wellness, skilled trades, technology and tourism programs. Students often work with industry partners, use well-equipped labs and shops, and complete work placements that connect classroom learning to the labour market.
With a mix of smaller regional campuses and a large main campus, Georgian appeals to students who want a hands-on education close to Toronto but outside the big city.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
The college offers its own entrance awards and bursaries, many funded by donors and community partners.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Georgian College’s fee page.
Ask Georgian College about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Georgian College.
Applications to Georgian College go through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario’s public colleges.
Most diploma programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with specific senior courses such as English and, for some programs, math or sciences. Some programs have additional requirements such as a portfolio, interview or vulnerable sector check.
Apply through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario's public colleges, by selecting Georgian College and your program choices. Applications received by the equal consideration date are reviewed together, and later applications are considered as space allows.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Georgian College and ontariocolleges.ca.
Barrie is a mid-sized city on Kempenfelt Bay, part of Lake Simcoe, roughly an hour north of Toronto. The main campus sits on the city's north side, near highways, shopping and transit.
Georgian offers student clubs, events and services across its campuses, with the largest range of activities in Barrie. Students can also take advantage of the surrounding lakes, trails and ski areas.
Georgian's varsity teams compete as the Grizzlies, with additional intramural and recreational opportunities.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.