Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College

London, Canada

"One of Ontario's largest colleges, based in London with 200+ programmes"

Public College of Applied Arts and Technology Applied / Career 🌐 www.fanshawec.ca https://www.fanshawec.ca

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About Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College began as the Ontario Vocational Centre in London in 1964 and became a college of applied arts and technology in 1967. About 43,000 students a year study 200+ degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programmes in 11 schools, including business, aviation, building technology, nursing and digital arts. The main campus is a 100-acre site in London, Ontario, with a downtown London campus and regional campuses in St. Thomas, Simcoe and Woodstock; the London South campus closed in September 2026. Alumni include Olympic decathlete Damian Warner.

Rankings & Recognition

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QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

Colleges Ontario Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Polytechnics Canada Designated Learning Institution

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Fanshawe College's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

1967 (classes 1964) Founded
About 43,000 Students a Year
200+ Programmes
11 Schools
100 acres, London ON Main Campus

Popular Programs

Business - Accounting Business - Supply Chain and Operations Honours Bachelor of Commerce Computer Programming Aviation Technology Practical Nursing Project Management Information Security

Application Details

Application Deposit CAD 100 (towards tuition)
Fall 2026 Fees Due 15 June 2026
Winter 2027 Fees Due 19 October 2026
Summer 2027 Fees Due 15-16 March 2027
Provincial Intl Fee CAD 375 per term
Proof of funds (2026) CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS Academic (Diploma)
6.0 (no band < 5.5)
TOEFL iBT (Diploma)
79
PTE Academic (Diploma)
53
CAEL (Diploma)
60 (no band < 50)
IELTS (Degree / Grad Cert, approx.)
6.5

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 65%
I-20 Processing Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work PGWP: degrees + listed fields
Green Card Pathway Express Entry / PNP (PR)

Financials

Application Fee CAD 100
Avg Scholarship CAD 2,000 (entrance)

Career Outcomes

PGWP (degrees + listed fields) Post-Study Work
20 Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Schools — 11 Programmes — 200+ —

Notable Alumni

Damian Warner (Olympic decathlon champion) Cheryl Hickey (ET Canada host) Les Stroud (Survivorman)

Campus & Location

Fanshawe's main campus is at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London, Ontario (100 acres), with London Downtown, and regional campuses in St. Thomas/Elgin, Simcoe/Norfolk and Woodstock/Oxford. The London South campus closed in September 2026.

Campus Details

London main + Downtown + 3 regional campuses

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Student Life & Housing

Housing

On-campus residence or London rentals (CAD 1 500-2 000/mo living)

Dining

Campus dining halls and food courts

Health & Wellness

Provincial or university health plan required

Activities & Clubs

Student clubs Varsity sports Career services

Diversity & Demographics

Students a Year About 43,000
Full-time FTE 13,445 (2025)

Cost Deep-Dive

Business Diploma (Intl) CAD 8,064 tuition / term
Business Total Fees (Intl) CAD 8,850 / term
Hons. BCom (Intl) CAD 9,758 total fees / term
Intl Health + Dental CAD 1,244 / year
Study permit + biometrics CAD 150 + CAD 85

Intakes & Deadlines

Fanshawe admits international students in September, January and May. Fee deadlines: Fall 2026 by 15 June 2026, Winter 2027 by 19 October 2026 (level 1) and Summer 2027 by 15-16 March 2027. September is the most in-demand intake, so apply 6-9 months ahead.

Scholarships at Fanshawe College

3 scholarships available

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Diploma

Fanshawe Academic Entrance Scholarship

/ Degree / Grad Cert CAD 2,000 (automatic)

Deadline: Ask counsellor
All Levels

Combined Admission Entrance Scholarship

Up to CAD 2,500 (EAP + programme)

Deadline: Ask counsellor
All Levels

Fanshawe Spousal Scholarship

Spouse of student CAD 7,000 per term (limited)

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate Class 12 with English (and Maths where required); diplomas need IELTS 6.0 (no band < 5.5) / TOEFL 79 / PTE 53. Diplomas 2-3 years; Honours Bachelor of Commerce 4 years.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree for 1-2 year Ontario Graduate Certificates; higher English than diplomas (about IELTS 6.5). Indian applicants applying with a spouse must choose a 2-year graduate certificate.

English Proficiency

IELTS Academic (Diploma)

6.0 (no band < 5.5)

TOEFL iBT (Diploma)

79

PTE Academic (Diploma)

53

CAEL (Diploma)

60 (no band < 50)

IELTS (Degree / Grad Cert, approx.)

6.5

Required Documents

Valid passport Letter of Acceptance (LOA) PAL / TAL or CAQ Class 10 and 12 marksheets Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG) IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan) Statement of purpose Tuition deposit receipt Upfront medical exam

Application Process

1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on fanshawec.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.

Campus & Location

Fanshawe's main campus is at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London, Ontario (100 acres), with London Downtown, and regional campuses in St. Thomas/Elgin, Simcoe/Norfolk and Woodstock/Oxford. The London South campus closed in September 2026.

5 of 5 courses
Diploma 3
Fanshawe College
📍 London
Diploma courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Deadline Fees: 15 June (Fall), Oct (Winter)
Fanshawe College
📍 London
Diploma courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
Apply now! Next intake
Application open
Deadline Fees: 15 June (Fall), Oct (Winter)
Fanshawe College
📍 London
Diploma courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
Apply now! Next intake
Application open
Deadline Fees: 15 June (Fall), Oct (Winter)
Bachelor's 2
Fanshawe College
📍 London
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 4 years
Apply now! Next intake
Application open
Deadline Fees: 15 June (Fall), Oct (Winter)
Fanshawe College
📍 London
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 4 years
Apply now! Next intake
Application open
Deadline Fees: 15 June (Fall), Oct (Winter)

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