Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

The famous Canadian college Humber College Institute of Technology & amp; Advanced Learning (often called simply Humber College) was founded in 1967, and today it is one of the largest and most respected educational centers of the country. The Institute of Technology Education became a college in 2003: it allowed to significantly expand the list of curricula and courses (for example, master courses were taught). Today the Canadian university offers more than 350 educational programs, covering 40 modern areas of knowledge and specializations. Many universities in Toronto have unique courses, which further enhances their national educational value.

Intensive effective academic English courses (EAP), a Canadian summer language camp, a special program "English as a Foreign Language" (EFL) are provided for students from 16 years entering the university from abroad.

The number of college students today reaches 20 thousand people, and more than 50 thousand are studied in distance, correspondence programs. According to statistics, 90% of graduate students already find a job in their field for six months, and the level of satisfaction with employers is 94%.

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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.

Humber Polytechnic follows trends in online education, providing the opportunity to earn a degree for students who cannot be present on campus. Distance learning students receive the same resources and support as in-person students: a wide range of academic materials, assistance in finding internships, individual attention from instructors, connection with classmates, and much more.

Teaching is organized on the basis of several academic faculties:

• Applied Sciences, Technology,
• Health Sciences, Well-being,
• Media, Creative Arts, Design,
• Social and Community Services,
• Business.

Modern infrastructure, practice-oriented teaching methods, an extensive range of partner companies combined with the creative potential and talent of students allow Humber Polytechnic to implement more than 30 major projects annually with the participation of over 60 organizations. Research centers conduct studies in several key areas:

• Social innovation,
• Systems integration,
• Sustainable architecture,
• Artificial intelligence,
• User experience design.

Both highly qualified and experienced center staff and students of all disciplines and levels of education participate in research work.

Humber Polytechnic takes a responsible approach to the environment and develops sustainability initiatives. Implementing dozens of projects, the most common ones have been recycling programs and local community assistance: for example, meals prepared in the institute's kitchen but not used the same day are sent to shelters and food banks in the region. Each packed lunch contains protein, vegetables, and soups are packaged in one-liter containers for convenient transportation.

In addition to Humber Polytechnic, the project is supported by nine culinary and bakery laboratories.

Humber Polytechnic has several residences on two campuses: they accommodate approximately 1,700 students living there during the eight academic months, with some students extending their stay through the summer period. The residential complexes offer several types of rooms:

• Traditional single rooms — 99% of residence options. Includes a single bed and work area, storage closets, and provides access to bathrooms and lounge areas on the floor,
• Suite rooms — two- and three-room apartments with separate bedrooms, a shared bathroom, living room, and kitchen,
• Semi-suite rooms — two-room apartments with single bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a living room. A kitchen is not provided in this type of room.

The cost of accommodation includes all housing expenses: utilities, WiFi and wired Internet connection, and laundry services.

Humber Polytechnic has a dedicated department ready to assist in finding suitable off-campus housing if needed.

The Humber Polytechnic student ID serves as an official proof of identity and also as a meal card, which students use in several dining halls and cafeterias on campus. For convenience, students sign up for a meal plan that includes a certain number of meals per week and additional points to spend at campus establishments. The restaurant menus are diverse, featuring national and international cuisine, vegan and vegetarian options, and dietary choices.

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Most extracurricular development activities at Humber Polytechnic are led by the Student Union, which organizes numerous cultural, entertainment, and charitable events throughout the year. It supports dozens of themed clubs and societies where students find like-minded peers and develop their talents, conducts large-scale initiatives to help the local community, advocates for student rights, and assists in finding external venues for academic/creative events.

Themed communities are divided into categories: academic, scientific, religious, creative, national, and others. In them, students receive the support and resources needed to realize their potential and discover new interests. Some of the popular clubs include:

• Christian Fellowship,
• Indonesian Student Association,
• Dance Club,
• Anime,
• Board Games,
• Bible Study,
• Music,
• Chess,
• Literature,
• LEGO Building,
• Filmmaking, Film Discussion,
• Video Games,
• Mahjong,
• Creative Writing.

Students actively develop their creativity by attending classes in musical instrument playing, choir singing, and orchestral and ensemble performance. They participate in most festive events and sometimes travel beyond campus to take part in external activities.

Humber Polytechnic sports teams compete in intercollegiate city/regional competitions in such sports as:

• Badminton,
• Basketball,
• Baseball,
• Cross-Country,
• Curling,
• Golf,
• Lacrosse,
• Rugby,
• Soccer,
• Volleyball,
• Futsal,
• Softball.

To maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, fitness center sections are available: those interested can engage in weightlifting, dance, yoga, and track and field.

• Member of international associations NAFSA, EAIE, APAIE, CCID and others,
• International cooperation with institutions and organizations in the USA, India, New Zealand, Austria, Denmark, Croatia and other countries,
• Students from more than 120 countries around the world,
• Three campuses providing excellent study conditions,
• 83% of employers rate graduates as «well-prepared professionals»,
• Own digital platform for online learning,
• International students who have completed one of the programs are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

• Humber North Campus
• Humber Orangeville Campus
• Humber Lakeshore Campus
• Humber North Campus

In the quiet areas of Toronto and in its suburbs are all three university campuses.

The territory is full of sports grounds and infrastructure for outdoor activities: there are paths for hiking and cycling, trekking, shady cozy parks and lawns. Students can freely visit the huge library, and for the cultural events prepared concert halls and own theater.

Applicants will need to fill out an online form and attach the required documents, after which the admissions office staff will contact them and provide detailed information about the next steps and arrival in Canada.

To date, Humber Polytechnic has completed the training of more than 265 000 graduates building careers in dozens of countries around the world. In recent years, the rate of graduates successfully employed within 6 months of obtaining their degree has reached 84%.

Students entering the college must submit the following documents to the admissions office:

• IELTS certificate (Academic Module - 6.0, not less than 5.0 for each block) or TOEFL (Computer based from 250 + 5.0 For Essay, Paper based from 600 + 5.0 for TWE, Internet Based on 100 + 22 for the Writing section)
• Application form
• SAT certificate
• 2 characteristics from the teachers of your previous school (in priority to teachers in mathematics, English, social studies and history)
• 1 characterization not from a teacher but from a person who knows you and is ready to vouch for you
• Secondary education certificate + report card
• Copy of the bank check for the payment of the full first year of study.

From the age of 16 students are accepted for Language English preparatory courses, the minimum age threshold for applicants for the remaining programs is 17 years.

Please note that all documents must be translated into English and notarized.

Applicants of master's programs also must supplement their package with the following documents:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum 4 years of study), required with insert
• Motivation letter
• 2 references from the department or faculty (should contain a list of assessments and a list of studied disciplines).

Humber Polytechnic offers hundreds of scholarships and grants covering part of the cost of education, awarded for high academic, athletic, and leadership achievements. Scholarships are also available to first-year students who had high academic scores at their previous place of study.

Students experiencing financial hardship can apply for financial aid provided by both the institution itself and partner organizations.

International students have access to the «Work-Study» program, which allows them to combine earning a degree with part-time work both on campus — up to 24 hours per week, and off campus — up to 20 hours per week. Most positions are relatively flexible and can be adjusted to fit the academic schedule.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision