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George Brown Polytechnic
Toronto, Canada
"Downtown Toronto's polytechnic for business, hospitality, health and construction"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
About George Brown Polytechnic
George Brown was chartered in 1966, opened in 1967 and rebranded as George Brown Polytechnic on 30 October 2025. It is a public Ontario college in downtown Toronto with about 29,800 full-time students, 42% of them international from 100+ nationalities, and more than 200 career-focused programmes. Its three main campuses are St. James (business, arts, hospitality and culinary), Casa Loma (construction and engineering technologies) and Waterfront (health sciences and design). Some bachelor's degrees are offered with Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Accreditations & Memberships
Polytechnics Canada
Colleges Ontario
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
Designated Learning Institution
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Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with George Brown Polytechnic's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1967
Founded
29,819
Full-time Students
42%, 100+ nations
International
200+
Programmes
Polytechnic, Oct 2025
Renamed
Popular Programs
Culinary Management
Business Administration
Construction Engineering Technology
Nursing (BScN)
Hospitality Management
Computer Programmer Analyst
Project Management
Dental Hygiene
Application Details
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 100
Admission
Rolling until full
Main Starts
September, January (some May)
Diploma English
IELTS 6.0 (bands 5.5)
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic (Diploma / Certificate)
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6.0 (no band < 5.5) |
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IELTS Academic (Degree / Grad Cert)
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6.5 (no band < 6.0) |
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TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo
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Accepted (equivalent) |
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Health and Nursing
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Higher scores required |
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
Approx. CAD 100
Avg Scholarship
CAD 5,000 (Scotiabank entrance)
Career Outcomes
PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Programmes — 200+
Campuses — 3 downtown Toronto
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Notable Alumni
Samantha Bee (comedian)
Mark McEwan (chef)
Campus & Location
George Brown has three downtown Toronto campuses: St. James (200 King St East), Casa Loma (Kendal Avenue) and Waterfront (51 Dockside Drive), plus satellite locations.
Campus Details
St.
James
Casa
Loma
Waterfront
(downtown Toronto)
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Waterfront residence or Toronto rentals (approx. CAD 16
500 living/yr)
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
Full-time Students
29,819
International
42%
Nationalities
100+
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (Intl)
Approx. CAD 18,475 - 20,230 / year
Co-op Fee
CAD 400 - 600
Toronto Living
Approx. CAD 16,500 / year
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Work rights
24 hrs/week off-campus
Intakes & Deadlines
Most George Brown programmes start in September or January, some in May. Admission is rolling and capacity-based, so culinary, business and health programmes can close months early; apply 8-10 months ahead.
Scholarships at George Brown Polytechnic
4 scholarships available
All Levels
CAD 1,000 (financial need)
Scotiabank Bursary
All Levels
Need-based, 2.5 GPA
International Student Scholarship
All Levels
International Student Leadership Award
Graduating 3.5 GPA + leadership
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 (Maths for technology); diplomas need IELTS 6.0 (no band < 5.5). Diplomas 2 years; advanced diplomas 3 years; degrees 4 years.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree or diploma for 1-2 year postgraduate certificates; IELTS 6.5 (no band < 6.0). Business grad certificates may not be PGWP-eligible - check the field list.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Diploma / Certificate)
6.0 (no band < 5.5)IELTS Academic (Degree / Grad Cert)
6.5 (no band < 6.0)TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo
Accepted (equivalent)Health and Nursing
Higher scores requiredRequired 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
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Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on georgebrown.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
George Brown has three downtown Toronto campuses: St. James (200 King St East), Casa Loma (Kendal Avenue) and Waterfront (51 Dockside Drive), plus satellite locations.
Diploma
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George Brown Polytechnic
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Diploma
Culinary Management
Advanced Diploma
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Advanced Diploma
Construction Engineering Technology
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Advanced Diploma
Computer Programmer Analyst
Bachelor's
1
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Bachelor's
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Postgraduate Certificate
1
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Postgraduate Certificate
Project Management
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