George Brown College

Toronto, Canada · Public university

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12Courses

6Undergraduate

6Postgraduate

USD 14,270Fees from (approx.)

About George Brown College

George Brown College is a public college in downtown Toronto, founded in 1967 and named after George Brown, a Father of Canadian Confederation. In October 2025 it announced its new name, George Brown Polytechnic.

It offers more than 170 full-time programmes, including diplomas, graduate certificates and degrees, in business, hospitality and culinary arts, health sciences, art and design, and construction and engineering technology.

Founded: 1967
Type: Public college (polytechnic)
Students: 27,000+ full-time (2021)
Location: Downtown Toronto
Programmes: 170+ full-time

All courses at George Brown College (12)

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Undergraduate (6)

Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDiploma · 2 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, SepCAD 20,342 per year Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDiploma · 2 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, SepCAD 20,342 per year Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDiploma · 2 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, SepCAD 20,342 per year Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDiploma · 2 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, SepCAD 20,342 per year Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDiploma · 2 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, SepCAD 20,342 per year Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDiploma · 2 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, SepCAD 20,342 per year

Postgraduate (6)

Cloud Computing Technologies (Postgraduate)Diploma · 1 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, May, SepCAD 19,550 per year Cloud Computing Technologies (Postgraduate)Diploma · 1 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, May, SepCAD 19,550 per year Cloud Computing Technologies (Postgraduate)Diploma · 1 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, May, SepCAD 19,550 per year Cloud Computing Technologies (Postgraduate)Diploma · 1 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, May, SepCAD 19,550 per year Cloud Computing Technologies (Postgraduate)Diploma · 1 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, May, SepCAD 19,550 per year Cloud Computing Technologies (Postgraduate)Diploma · 1 yr · On campus · Intakes: Jan, May, SepCAD 19,550 per year

Location: Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada

George Brown has four campuses in downtown Toronto: St. James near the city centre, Casa Loma, the Waterfront campus on the lake, and Limberlost Place, a new timber building opened in 2025.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and its business capital, with a huge Pakistani and South Asian community, many part-time jobs for students and excellent public transport.

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For international students

George Brown welcomes international students, including students from Pakistan. Most programmes start in September, January or May. You will need academic documents and an English test such as IELTS.

Canada caps the number of new study permits each year, and most applicants now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province along with their admission letter. The rules change often, so our team checks the latest requirements for your course before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

Is George Brown College now a polytechnic?

Yes. In October 2025 the college announced its new name, George Brown Polytechnic.

Where is George Brown College?

All main campuses are in downtown Toronto: St. James, Casa Loma, Waterfront and Limberlost Place.

What is George Brown known for?

It is especially well known for hospitality and culinary arts, business, health sciences and construction programmes.

Can Pakistani students apply?

Yes. Send us your documents on WhatsApp and we will help you choose a programme and apply.

Sources: georgebrown.ca, en.wikipedia.org