Applying to a Post-secondary Institution as an International Student

The Application Process

We are excited that you decided to apply to a post-secondary institution in Ontario and want to help you get started with your application.

The application process differs, depending on which institution you want to apply to. Some institutions use the OCAS International Application Service (IAS), while others do not.

NOTE: The information in this help documentation is specifically for applicants who must apply using the IAS Applicant portal.

The following institutions currently use the IAS:

• Collegé Boréal

• Cambrian College

• Canadore College

• Conestoga College

• Confederation College

• Fleming College

• Georgian College

• La Cité

• Loyalist College

• Mohawk College

• Nipissing University

• Northern College

• Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph

• Sault College

• St. Clair College

• St. Lawrence College

The following institutions have their own application process for international applicants:

• Algonquin College

• Centennial College

• Durham College

• Fanshawe College

• George Brown College

• Humber College

• Lambton College

• The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

• Niagara College

• Niagara Parks School of Horticulture

• Seneca Polytechnic

• Sheridan College

If you want to find out how to apply to a specific institution, or if you are not sure which one you want to apply to, here are some resources on our website to help you get started:

• Contact the Colleges - Contact information for each of the colleges and links to their information for international applicants.

• How to apply as an International student - General information about the application process.

If you know which institution you want to apply to:

• Go to the Apply Now page on our website and select the corresponding Apply Now button.

Fees and Financial Considerations

International student fees are approximately $14,000 in Canadian funds per year (two semesters). Post-secondary institutions may also charge additional fees.

You are not insured for medical, hospital or dental care by the Canadian government. However, most of the institutions have a health plan available for international students. For details, contact the International Office of the institution you are planning to attend.

You cannot receive financial assistance from the Canadian government. As part of the immigration requirements, you need to prove that you have enough money to fully support yourself and your dependents during your stay in Canada.

Information about scholarships for international students is available at the following links:

• EduCanada: Scholarships for International Students

• The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: Get Financial Assistance

Once enrolled at an Ontario college, international students usually qualify for the same awards and scholarships as other students.