Fanshawe College Canada

• Year of foundation: 1967
• Location: Canada
• Age of students: 18+
• Type of institution: college
• Language learning: English.

Fanshawe College Canada is Canada's largest college with campuses in London, Simcoe, St. Thomas and Woodstock, offering more than 200 educational programs with in-depth study of various disciplines for Russian and foreign students. Every year more than 43,000 students from 60 countries study here to show their potential, to develop skills, and achieve personal and professional success. Campuses are located in developed areas of Canada, students have the opportunity to live in a student dormitory or residences on the territory of the university, to visit the library, use computer classrooms, a fitness room, sports facilities, visit places for recreation and self-preparation. On campus, all the necessary conditions for a full immersion in the educational process, student activities and entertainment are created.

According to reviews of graduates of Fanshawe College Canada - a place where they received the most valuable knowledge, met the best teachers, talked with leading experts in their industry, made many useful contacts, learned a perfect foreign language during their studies and got the opportunity for a prestigious job.

Fanshawe College Canada is a large Canadian university offering more than 200 undergraduate, degree and certificate programs, as well as English language courses.

Forms of study:

• Full board
• Part-time education
• Distance learning
• Combined with an internship
• Accelerated courses.

International education increases the percentage of graduate employment: 85% of students find a prestigious job within 6 months of graduation. Also at Fanshawe College Canada operates employment service, which may apply to any student to find a suitable job.

Top directions for advanced study at Fanshawe College Canada:

• Business and Economy
• Natural Sciences
• Health care
• Engineering specialties
• Aviation technology
• Humanities
• Information Technology
• Education and social services
• Fashion, design, art, filmmaking
• Science and technology
• Tourism, hospitality, recreation.

Study with an internship (Co - op)

• Age of students: 18+
• Dates - September, January, May.

For foreign students, programs of combining study and work are available: thus, they can receive international education and work experience at the same time, while covering the cost of living and studying abroad. In addition to compulsory internships, particular attention is paid to practical skills during study. On average, the course lasts from 90 weeks, which is quite enough for mastering key skills and getting practice.

Online education

• Age of students: 18+
• Dates - September, January, May.

Thanks to online courses in almost all disciplines, Fanshawe College Canada will help you to master a new skill, to improve your professional performance or allow you to achieve personal milestones. Distance learning has many advantages: a convenient individual schedule, flexible planning, many formats and freedom of choice. Duration of program is usually from 8 months to 2 years, depending on the chosen program.

Valentina Nikitina

Senior Marketing and Recruitment Manager at Kaplan Pathways with a focus on students from Russia and the CIS.

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.

There are four college campuses in Canada - the following options are available for students:

• Residences on the campus (no meals)
• Homestay (with three meals)
• Student residence on the campus (with meals from September to April, from May to August without meals).

All host families are carefully selected and are supervised by Fanshawe College Canada - homestay allows you to better learn the culture and characteristics of Canada.

• Large selection of educational programs
• Career orientation, high percentage of student employment
• The possibility of transfer from a Russian university to Fanshawe College Canada
• The presence of scholarships for foreign students, including the entrance
• Partnership with the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)
• Possibility to spend one semester in another country (Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Wales)
• A large number of professional partners, the availability of employment services
• Opportunity to work while studying from 20 to 40 hours
• Availability of distance learning and accelerated programs.

• Classrooms for self-study and homework
• Laboratories for practical studying
• Computer classrooms
• Fitness rooms
• Outdoor playgrounds for football, basketball, squash, field hockey
• Cafe, restaurants, shops on campus
• Medical room
• Recreation and social areas
• Halls for cultural events.

The cost of housing depends on the choice of accommodation, and for students living in student dormitories, the price includes meals.

Additional expenses:

• Textbooks, educational materials
• Entertainment and activity for students
• Travel by bus
• International Medical Insurance
• Access to the fitness center
• Employment services
• Additional individual lessons
• Additional educational courses.

The number of Russian and foreign students wishing to study at a Canadian university increases with each passing year, and therefore the admission committee places high demands on applicants - enrollment will require high grades of academic and linguistic knowledge.

Lectures, seminars, labs, conferences and discussions at Fanshawe College Canada are held in English, so it’s important that students have sufficient knowledge of a foreign language: candidates for whom English is the second language must submit proof of their linguistic knowledge as part of the application process .

Additionally, the results of the following language exams can be taken:

• CAEL
• PTE Academic
• Cambridge English Test (FCE / CAE / CPE).

Annually requirements for enrollment may change, so you need to find out the latest information on the website of the college or its representatives before submitting documents.

For admission to a long-term program abroad, documents must be submitted 10-12 months before the start of program. Russian students are eligible to apply for a transfer to Fanshawe College Canada after completing two or three courses in Russia.

The Financial Assistance and Awards Division provides financial support to students and provides counseling to help students to finance their education abroad.

There are many scholarships available for international students who are currently studying at Fanshawe College Canada, who have a valid study permit and an international visa.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision