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Centennial College Toronto
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Description of Centennial College Toronto
Centennial Sollege Toronto College was established in 1966: it is the oldest municipal college in the Canadian province of Ontario. Today, more than 12,000 pupils are enrolled in face-to-face courses (approximately 3,000 are foreign students) and more than 28,000 students - on programs of distance (distant or continuous) education.
The structure of Centennial College Toronto includes 4 large campuses, which accommodate 7 different departments:
- Centennial HP Science and Technology Center
- Progress Campus (considered primary)
- Ashtonbee Campus
- The Center for Creative Communications.
The main faculties of the university are:
- Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Business and Accounting
- Engineering technologies
- Production
- Computer science
- Marketing and PR
- Communications
- English
- Health.
This is most multicultural, intercultural place among universities in Toronto : here students represent more than 100 world states and ethnic groups, speak more than 80 languages (they make up more than a quarter of the main stream of full-time form).
In addition, the university is deservedly considered one of the most high-tech, dynamic and innovative in the country. Some classes here are held not by permanent teachers and professors, but invited specialists of different spheres - bankers, financiers, journalists, entrepreneurs, inventors, etc. Academic programs are aimed at maximizing the practical application of acquired knowledge, helping students to feel confident after graduation and quickly find a job. Particularly strong theoretical educational is conducted in the natural and human sciences, as well as in the English language.
A special attention is paid to foreign students: on the Progress campus there is a special International Center, which helps foreign students. For them, welcome introductory events (the so-called "Organizational Week"), organize medical insurance and renewal of permits for study / work, they are helped to pick up a company for internships, organize leisure or additional language / academic classes.
The University has established partnerships with many prestigious, respected educational institutions around the world - students can continue their education around the world:
- Griffith University
- University of Guelph
- Brock University
- Malaspina university college
- University of Toronto
- Hawaii Pacific University
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Ryeson University
- Southern New Hampshire
- University of Waterloo
- Royal roads university
- University of South Carolina
- University of Calgary
- University of Western Ontario
- University of Western Sydney
- University of Lethbridge
- Athabasca University
- University of New Brunswick and many others.
What are the most popular majors among students currently?
Business remains popular, but engineering and IT are quickly gaining ground. STEM fields are seen as advantageous not only for education in Canada but also for gaining professional experience, especially with the post-study work opportunities they offer. The pandemic has also sparked increased interest in biological and chemical sciences.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Centennial College Toronto
Bachelor's program
The first, the basic higher education is conducted according to the accepted Bologna system. College Centennial offers students undergraduate programs in the following fields of knowledge:
- Digital animation
- Hotel service
- Business administration
- Design
- Public relations, PR
- Technologies of environmental protection
- Programming
- Publishing
- Engineering and applied sciences
- Mass media
- Accounting
- Business
- Journalism
- Tourism and hospitality
- Health and nursing
- Marketing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Transport and logistic
- Advertising.
The total number of specialties exceeds 100!
Tuition on the course takes 3-4 years depending on the chosen specialty, 1 academic year consists of 2 semesters-half-year. Usually classes begin three times a year: September, January or May, but specific directions can establish their own framework.
The study combines theoretical knowledge and the development of practical skills: this will be useful for students in the magistracy and other graduate programs, and in finding a job and building a career. The college has a special register of enterprises where students can start working after graduation, especially in the business and high-tech industries.
In addition, college students have the opportunity to participate in Co-op programs: this is a combination of education and internships (more than 30 different areas and activities are offered). This is an excellent opportunity even before obtaining a diploma to obtain useful practical skills, increasing its competitiveness in the international labour market, as well as earning money for pocket expenses and partly for education! The requirement for participation in the Co-op program is good academic performance (GPA score from 2.5 and above).
Postgraduate education
The college also offers students a choice of postgraduate programs (second higher education), including:
- Double Diploma Programs in conjunction with the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
- Accelerated programs lasting 1-2 years - Postgraduate certificate or Fasttrack diploma (with the opportunity to stay in Canada and work after graduation for 3 years)
- Applied diploma programs in conjunction with the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus.
The cost of studying at Centennial College Toronto is reviewed every year in accordance with the guidelines of the Government of Ontario.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students can choose the most suitable option for them during their studies:
- Student residences
This is an excellent choice for active and sociable students: here they can feel part of a single multinational community, make new friends and like-minded people. Especially residence is recommended to all first-year students: so they can quickly join the team, adapt to a new academic, language and cultural environment.
Residences are located close to the building of the Progress Campus, but students of any departments can live here: excellent parts of the college are connected with transport links. Students are offered well-equipped and furnished rooms (for 1-2 people), in general use there is a laundry, a kitchen, a swimming pool, an international telephone and a cable TV are connected.
- Host family
Canadians - the people are very hospitable, friendly and caring, and you will be able to make sure of this, staying for the time of study in the host family. All of them are constantly checked and carefully selected by the staff of the college: you can be assured of personal comfort and safety.
Subjects, specialties
Advantages
- 85% of graduates say they are fully prepared for work and career development
- 85% of students receive work immediately after graduation!
Facilities and equipment at Centennial College Toronto
The college includes 4 campus-departments:
- Progress Campus
- The Center for Creative Communications
- Morningside
- Ashtonbee Campus.
They are in different parts of Toronto, but thanks to excellent transport links to reach any of them it will not be difficult.
In 2011, the main campus (Progress Campus) was rebuilt and modernized, in 2015 the Ashtonbee Campus renovation was completed: the state constantly sponsors the development and expansion of the university (the last grant exceeded 35 million dollars!). Students are provided with all opportunities for effective teaching, living and pastime:
- Huge libraries with printed and electronic resources
- Bright lecture and classrooms with modern equipment
- Fitness centers, wellness centers
- Cozy residences for living
- Computer labs and classes for self-study
- Comfortable areas for general gathering, rest and communication, etc.
Admission dates and extra charges
Tuition fee at Centennial College Toronto is reviewed every year in accordance with the guidelines of the Government of Ontario.
1 academic year is divided into 2 semesters.
The course price already includes:
- Studying on the selected program
- Use of the entire college infrastructure, gyms and grounds
- Scholarship fee
- Medical insurance
- Support for international students
- ID-card with photo
- Selection of accommodation option
- Student activities and entertainment.
Paid additionally:
- Registration fee
- Examination Boards
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
All college entrants must submit the following documents to the admission committee:
- A certificate of full secondary education (for bachelor's degree) or a diploma of higher education (for postgraduate programs, magistracy)
- Academic statements and tables with assessments, a list of studied subjects
- Personal portfolio (if required by the specialty) and an expanded academic essay
- The results of testing in mathematics and English (you can pass in the college itself).
As a confirmation of a sufficiently high level of the English language, TOEFL or IELTS certificates are accepted - the specific requirements depend on the chosen program:
- Diploma programs: TOEFL from 80 (in blocks of 20), IELTS from 6.0 (in parts from 5.5)
- Some degree programs, bachelor's degree: TOEFL from 84 (in blocks of 21), IELTS from 6.5 (in parts from 6.0)
- Programs Fast-Track and Graduate Certificate: TOEFL from 88 (blocks from 22), IELTS from 6.5 (in parts from 6.0).
Students are given the opportunity to attend preliminary preparatory courses at a special faculty - both linguistic and academic.
Literature and references
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Centennial College — Wiki
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Centennial College attempting to help stranded Northern College international students — CBC
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Centennial College Toronto Rankings AD Scientific Index 2024
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Centennial College | World University Rankings — THE
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Centennial College : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details — Top Universities
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Soaring to new heights: Centennial College innovates in aerospace and aviation — Innovation News Network
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
