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George Brown College

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About George Brown College

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The George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology is a fully accredited public college of applied arts and technology, established in 1967. Currently, the college is home to 26,944 full time students and 3,106 part time students. This includes 32% international students from more than 120 countries. Prospective students can pursue 174 full time programs at George Brown College.

Indian students applying for a degree program need 65% in at least 5 major subjects in Class XII and 60% in all other subjects. If Mathematics was not choosen by the student in Grade XII, then 70% in Mathematics across any postsecondary course or grade 10 or 11 might be considered by the college. Tuition fees at George Brown College ranges between 15,190 to 23,220 CAD (9.32 to 14.24 lakhs INR) per 2 or 3 semesters. George Brown College graduates reportedly earn 51,000 CAD (31.30 lakhs INR) as average annual salary, demonstrating the high return on investment of the college.

Table of Contents

  1. George Brown College Programs
  2. George Brown College Campus
  3. George Brown College Accommodations
  4. George Brown College Admissions
    4.1 Admission Requirements
  5. George Brown College Cost of Attendance
    5.1 Tuition Fees
    5.2 Cost of Living
  6. George Brown College Scholarships
    6.1 Work While Study
  7. George Brown College Placements
  8. George Brown College Alumni
  9. FAQs

George Brown College Programs

George Brown College offers 174 full time programs to international students across various academic levels. Students can choose from degrees, diplomas, postgraduate programs, certificates, graduate certificates, and specialized certificates. Details of some of the top programs at George Brown College for international students are provided below:

George Brown College Top Programs

Programs Total Annual Fees Total Fee in INR
Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A], Hospitality CAD 20,695 ₹ 1256187
Diploma, Business - Accounting CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Advanced Diploma, Business Administration – Accounting CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Advanced Diploma, Business Administration - Finance CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Advanced Diploma, Business Administration - Human Resources CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Advanced Diploma, Business Administration - Marketing CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Graduate Certificate, Project Management CAD 26,105 ₹ 1584574
Diploma, Business - Marketing CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Diploma, Construction Engineering Technology CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Advanced Diploma, Computer Programming and Analysis CAD 17,755 ₹ 1077729
Graduate Certificate, International Business Management CAD 26,105 ₹ 1584574
Graduate Certificate, Network and System Security Analysis CAD 26,105 ₹ 1584574
Graduate Certificate, Cyber Security CAD 26,105 ₹ 1584574

George Brown College Campus

George Brown College campuses are spread across 3 locations in Downtown Toronto. The 3 campuses are St. James Campus, Casa Loma Campus, and Waterfront Campus. The campuses are easily accessible by private and public transport and are surrounded by bike lanes as part of Toronto’s cycling network. Besides, the college conducts classes in several other locations in Toronto.  

  • The Sally Horse fall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health at Toronto Metropolitan University hosts early childhood courses of the college, Sunnybrook Centre for Independent Living is used for Prosthetic & Orthotic Programs. 
  • Young Centre for the Performing Arts at Distillery district, is the School of Media & Performing Arts of the college. Fashion Exchange, Regent Park is the School of Fashion & Jewellery. 
  • St. James campus holds the center for Business, Arts design and Information technology, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts, Center for preparatory and liberal studies, and some continuing education classrooms. 
  • Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus hosts the school of Dental Health, Health Services Management, Nursing, and School of design with some other courses.

George Brown College Student Life

  • At George Brown College, students can avail accessible library services, adaptive technology labs, alumni services, computers for academic research among others.
  • The main campus at Casa Loma exhibits administrative offices, classrooms, theater, cafeteria, library, gym, and student services amongst others.
  • Students can participate in events, networking activities, clubs, student groups, or student leadership academy. 

Check out our video review of George Brown College and get details related to fees, campus life, and much more.

George Brown College Accommodations

George Brown college provides housing facility to 500+ students across 2-bedroom suites. The rooms are loaded with wifi, cable TV, phone with local calling and various other amenities. The common spaces of the college features large game rooms, relaxation area with media screens, a BBQ patio, and study space. The residence fees include phone (with local calling), cable TV, internet access, and a fully furnished suite. The student residence rates according to the various payment options available are provided below:

Payment Option Amount (CAD) Payment Deadline
Payment Option 1 10,762.50 June 12, 2023
Payment Option 2 6,804.70 June 12, 2023
4,082.80 November 9, 2023
Payment Option 3 4,101.60 June 12, 2023
4,101.60 September 25, 2023
2,734.00 January 22, 2024

George Brown College Admissions

George Brown College offers admission in the academic terms of Admission to George Brown College is a simple and easy process for international applicants. Students should ensure to check the country specific eligibility criteria of their chosen program before starting the application process. Remember, the college does not accept study gap of over 5 years. Details of admission to George Brown College are provided below:

George Brown College Admission Requirements

Application Portal: GBC Online Application for International Students

Admission Requirements Degree Programs Diploma/Certificate Programs Postgraduate/ Fast-Track/ Bridges/ Accelerated
Application Fee 110 CAD (6,750 INR) 110 CAD (6,750 INR) 110 CAD (6,750 INR)
Academic Requirement 65% in 5 major subjects (including English) in grade 12 | 60% in all other subjects | 70% in Mathematics across any postsecondary course or grade 10 or 11 (if not in class 12 syllabus) Minimum overall 60% with 50% in English in 10th and 12th | For Information technology, Construction and Engineering programs: 50% in Mathematics in 10th and 12th  Graduation from a college or university | 1st or 2nd class degree results | 55% overall for Business programs and 60% for all other programs
Transcripts Notarized mark sheets and certificates of grade 10 and 12 from CBSE, ISC or state board  Notarized mark sheets and certificates of grade 10 and 12 or diploma from vocational training Notarized individual marksheets
English Proficiency TOEFL iBT: 84 overall, 21 in each band | IELTS: 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each section TOEFL iBT: 80 overall, 20 in each section | IELTS: 6.0 overall, 5.5 in each section TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, 22 in each band | IELTS: 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each section

Note: Custodianship documents are required for applicants under the age of 18.

George Brown College Cost of Attendance

International students will have to make sure that they have enough funds to support their cost of living in Canada. Students have to pay for tuition and other academic fees, residence fees, meal plan. Students will have to take care of their personal expenses as well.

George Brown College Tuition Fees

The tuition fee charged by George Brown College varies from course to course and according to the duration of the course. Therefore, given below is the general range of fees for Canadians or International students

Fees Type Base Tuition Fee (CAD) Tuition Fee Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Diploma and Certificate Courses 2 Semesters: 15,800 9.69 lakhs
3 Semesters: 23,700 14.54 lakhs
Graduate Certificate/PG Certificate 2 Semesters: 16,100 9.87 lakhs
3 Semesters: 24,150 14.81 lakhs
Degree Program 2 Semesters: 18,740 11.49 lakhs

George Brown College Cost of Living

The average cost of living for Indian students living in George Brown College Student Residence is around 10,500 CAD per year (6.44 lakhs INR). The estimated accommodation and living expenses are as follows:

Expense Type Average Cost Per Annum (CAD) Equivalent Cost for Indians (INR)
Placement Fee 265 16,264
Airport Pick Up (optional) 120 7,365
Books and Supplies 1,000 to 1,200 61,375 to 73,650
Public Transportation 1,540 to 2,090 94,515 to 1.28 lakhs
Mobile Phone Plan 480 to 1,440 29,460 to 88,380
Food & Groceries 720 to 1,600 44,195 to 98,210
Miscellaneous 150 to 500 9,210 to 30,690

George Brown College Scholarships

George Brown College provides financial support to the students for their excellence and also to those who are in need of assistance. The college disbursed around 1,272,000 CAD in scholarships with students getting 1,200 CAD per head on average. 

OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program): The college along with the OSAP aids students in financial need through loans(need to pay back) or grants (need not payback). In some cases, if students show unmet needs, this program also provides them with non-repayable bursary funding.

George Brown College identifies students who demonstrate excellence in the field of academics and sports. These aids provide support to the students in monetary terms. The college also provides emergency funding in cases where the student is suffering from sudden financial losses.

The students must apply for these scholarships and they must be enrolled in a full-time program to be eligible. Here are the types of scholarships provided by the college College-wide Scholarships, Student Association Awards & Scholarships, and Athletic Awards. 

  • The diploma and degree students are eligible to get 14 scholarships valued at 5,000 CAD and 17 valued at 1,000 CAD in Fall and 6 scholarships valued at 5,000 CAD and 9 at 1,000 CAD for the winter semester.
  • A separate application is to be submitted and the students must have completed two consecutive semesters with a minimum GPA of 3.5 at the college earlier to the application.
  • There are 34 Scholarships of 2,000 CAD each available for certificate students for that a separate application is required and eligibility criteria is to be met.
  • There are externally funded scholarships like the Kimokran scholarship of 1,000 CAD awarded on the basis of academic performance, Assist-on merit scholarship of the same value, and the Woori Education scholarship of 2,000 CAD also given to international students on the basis of academic excellence.

Work While You Study

International students at George Brown College can work part-time during the duration of their course. They can work either on-campus or off-campus under the Work-Study Program in Canada. 

On-Campus: Students can work on campus while studying at the institute for a maximum of 20 hours/ week during the school year and full time during school holidays. They will have to fulfill the following conditions.

  • Study full time in a program
  • Have a valid Canada Student Visa
  • Have a SIN (Social Insurance Number)

Off-Campus: Students can also work off-campus while studying at the institute. They will have to fulfill all the conditions mentioned plus they must already be studying to obtain a degree, diploma, or certificate with a duration of at least 6 months still left.

George Brown College Placements

George Brown College offers assistance through Career Services, guiding students 1:1, arranging networking events and jobseeker-employer meet. Currently, George Brown College graduates reportedly secure an annual average salary of 51,000 CAD (31.30 lakhs INR). Following are the popular professions pursued by George Brown College graduates and their respective average salaries per month: 

Job Title Average Annual Salary (CAD) Equivalent Salary for Indians (INR)
Architectural Technologist 46,000 28.22 lakhs
Graphic Designer 42,600 26.13 lakhs
Project Coordinator 49,100 30.12 lakhs
Project Manager 68,250 41.87 lakhs
Assistant Construction Superintendent 66,130 40.57 lakhs
Sous Chef 45,000 27.61 lakhs

George Brown College Alumni

George Brown College alumni network consists of 264,000 graduates and is growing gradually. Alumni are provided with several on-campus and off-campus benefits. Currently, over 21,000 alumni of the college exhibits multiple George Brown College credentials. Students are provided with special rates for the services like Home & Auto Insurance and Life & Health Insurance. Some of the alumni benefits and services are as follows:

  • Career services and advising
  • Special rates as alumni privileges
  • George Brown College free career webinars with professionals and industry experts 

George Brown College Notable Alumni

Alumnus Name Achievement
Daniel Machover Canadian actor, playwright, theatre director, and film director
Wendy Babcock Canadian activist for the rights of sex workers
Rob Rainford Canadian chef, author of Rob Rainford's Born to Grill and former host of Licence to Grill on Food Network Canada,
Asian Food Channel across Asia and Discovery Home in the U.S.
Valerie Buhagiar Maltese-Canadian actress, film director, and television host
Giselle Loren Lazzarato Canadian YouTuber, socialite, actress, and glamour model, and television personality

George Brown College offers a wide variety of full-time, and part-time programs to its students. It is one of the top research colleges in Canada, according to Research Info source annual rankings. George Brown College is committed to delivering real-world experiences. Several graduates have successfully completed virtual work placements with employers across the country.

FAQs

Ques. Are high school transcripts needed for admission to a postgraduate program in George Brown College?

Ans. Postgraduate programs at George Brown College require a diploma or a degree. Applicants are advised to check the program specific admission requirements before submission of application. George Brown College does not accept high school credits/ Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) for postgraduate programs.

Ques. How many programs are available at George Brown College?

Ans. Students can choose from 174 full time programs and several part time programs at George Brown College. The college offers programs across various academic levels, namely, certificate, diploma, degree, and graduate certificate among others.

Ques. Why no decision has been by George Brown College even after meeting all eligibility criteria?

Ans. This might be due to the competitive status of the program that the final decision is pending from George Brown College. This means that the college is unable to release an offer to you presently. There is a possibility that this may change at a later date and applicants are encouraged to continue to check Stu-view for further status updates.

Ques. How much does George Brown College graduates earn?

Ans. George Brown College graduates annually earn an average salary of 51,000 CAD (31.30 lakhs INR). Graduates working as Project Managers are among the highers earners with average annual salary of 68,250 CAD (41.87 lakhs INR).

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Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
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Tuition FeeINR 12.8 L/Yr
Native FeeCAD 18,740 /Yr
Living Expense₹544328
Estimated Total₹677933
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

Admissions to George Brown College are conducted three times a year, in September, January, and May. The upcoming deadline for George Brown College is marked for August 8, 2023 for May 2024 intake. After submitting an application for admission to George Brown College, international students must wait for 4 weeks or more for admission decisions. As of 2022, the college had a total enrollment of 26,944 students including 32% international students.

Admissions to George Brown College are offered in more than 174 programs divided into undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate and diploma programs. The most popular courses at George Brown College are computer science, business management, and marketing. International students seeking a place at George Brown College are required to submit an online application with application fees of 95 CAD ( INR). In addition to the application, 2 recommendation letters, 1 year of work experience, and 6.0 bands in IELTS are required.

George Brown College admission highlights

George Brown College Admission Deadlines

George Brown College admission applications are invited for three intakes September, January, and May. The college is no longer accepting undergraduate applications for 2023 intakes. All applicants may apply for 2024 intake by August 8, 2023.

George Brown College Program Specific Deadlines

Program Application Deadline
B.B.A Hospitality Application Open for January 2024 intake[3 Apr, 2023]
Application Open for May 2024 intake[8 Aug, 2023]
Diploma Business - Accounting Application Open for January 2024 intake[3 Apr, 2023]
Application Open for May 2024 intake[8 Aug, 2023]
Diploma Business Administration - Finance Application Open for January 2024 intake[3 Apr, 2023]
Application Open for May 2024 intake[8 Aug, 2023]
Diploma Business Administration - Human Resources Application Open for January 2024 intake[3 Apr, 2023]
Application Open for May 2024 intake[8 Aug, 2023]
Diploma Business - Marketing Application Open for January 2024 intake[3 Apr, 2023]
Application Open for May 2024 intake[8 Aug, 2023]
Graduate Certificate Network and System Security Analysis Application Open for January 2024 intake[3 Apr, 2023]
Application Open for May 2024 intake[8 Aug, 2023]
Diploma Architectural Technology Application Open for January 2024 intake[3 Apr, 2023]
Application Open for May 2024 intake[8 Aug, 2023]

George Brown College Graduate Admission

The application process for graduate courses at George Brown College is similar to that of the undergraduate programs. Students are required to choose the program they are interested in, check its availability and corresponding specifications and apply at the official website by completing an online form.

Application Portal: Online
Application Fees: 95 CAD (5,828 INR)
Admission Requirements:

  • 1st or 2nd class undergraduate degree
  • GPA or aggregate: 60% in 2nd class degree
    • 55% for business courses (2nd class degree)
    • 70% for fashion design (1st class degree)
  • English language proficiency scores:
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV

Top graduate programs requirements at George Brown College:

Programs Campus Co-Op required Documents Checklist
Graduate Certificate International Business Management St. James Not required LOR | Resume
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Casa Loma Not required Resume
Graduate in Human Resources Management St. James Work Experience Required Not required
Digital Design- Game Design Waterfront Field placement available with portfolio approval Resume
Digital Media Marketing St. James Work Experience Required LOR | Resume

George Brown College Undergraduate Admission

George Brown College offers 20+ bachelor’s degrees in 6 different subjects. Some of the top programs are business, art and design, engineering, health sciences, and hospitality.
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Application Portal: Online
Application Fees: 95 CAD (5,828 INR)
Admission Requirements:

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent
  • Academic scores: 65% in all subjects
  • 70% Mathematics in Grade 12 or Grade 10/11
  • English language proficiency scores:
  • Candidates must be 18 years old or above while applying
  • Exams to study in Canada
  • Submit English language proficiency proof if coming from a country where English is not the primary language.

George Brown College Admission: Interview Process

George Brown College conducts an admission interview for a practical nursing course. The interview is taken to allow the admission committee in proper evaluation of the application. Only highly qualified applicants will be interviewed through the Kira Talent platform. This online interview will help candidates to gather more information about the university and understand what the admission committee expects from them. Students upon selection will be invited to attend the interview via online mode within two weeks.

George Brown College Admission Decision

George Brown takes around 4 weeks or more to release admission decisions for applications. All accepted international candidates will be required to confirm their admission by accepting the offer through the International Application portal.

George Brown College Admission: Selection Criteria

George Brown College has an acceptance rate of 55%, as it follows a moderately selective approach for admission. The university reviews only complete applications for admission and on the basis of, admission decisions are released. Though the university does not have high academic requirements, it encourages students to maintain good academic standings to get into.

The applicants should keep in mind that the academic requirements vary depending on the program type. Some programs might require you to submit additional materials like a portfolio, audition, interview, competency test, resume, or work experience. George Brown College considers your second preference of program choice only if the first is unavailable or you fail to meet its admission requirements. Therefore it is advised to fill your choices carefully and pay the application fee (non-refundable) with a completed application.

FAQS

Ques. Where can I send my transcripts to at George Brown College?

Ans. The applicants can send the Official transcripts via ontariocolleges.ca. Then the documents will be forwarded to George Brown College. It can take up to 2 weeks for documents to reach the college and 4 weeks or even more to be processed.

Ques. Are my high school transcripts needed for a postgraduate program at George Brown College?

Ans. Postgraduate programs at George Brown College require a diploma or a degree (it is advised to check specific program details for specific requirements). George Brown College does not accept high school credits/ Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) for postgraduate programs.

Ques. It shows on Stu-view that I have met eligibility but no decision has been made regarding my consideration for admission at George Brown College. Even after meeting eligibility, why is there no offer?

Ans. This might be due to the competitive status of the program that the final decision is pending from George Brown College. This means that the college is unable to release an offer to you presently. There is a possibility that this may change at a later date and applicants are encouraged to continue to check Stu-view for further status updates.

Ques. Is it possible to be placed back in a program at George Brown College if I missed my deadline to pay and my acceptance has expired?

Ans. If you missed the deadline to pay yet you want to pay and attend George Brown College, please contact the Admissions Office. Decisions regarding reinstating acceptance and accepting late payments are made on a case-by-case basis. If there is space available, you will be contacted by telephone and advised further. If there are no spaces available, you will be placed on a waitlist and will be contacted only if a space becomes available.

Ques. Is it possible to defer my application to a different intake at George Brown College?

Ans. George Brown College does not defer admissions decisions, but if an applicant wishes to switch your application to a different intake, this can be done at ontariocolleges.ca. Applicants might as well call Ontario Colleges directly for assistance. The toll-free number is 1-888-892-2228.

Placements & Recruiters

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Contact Information

160 Kendal Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1M3

+1-416-415-2000

1-800-265-2002

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Overall score

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Infrastructure
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Accommodation
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Placement
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Extracurricular
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