International Students
International students, we look forward to welcoming you to Durham College (DC)! DC offers an internationalized campus with over 2,200 international students studying at our three locations. As a DC student, you will prepare for your career in our market-driven academic programs while receiving individualized supports to help make your student journey a success.
For more information about applying to DC as an international student, and the programs and services available to you, please visit our website.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Have questions about being an international student at DC? We have answers.
- full-time diploma programs
- degree programs
- graduate certificates
- fast-track programs
- diploma to degree options
- School of Hospitality & Horticultural Science
- School of Business, IT & Management
- School of Health & Community Services
- School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services
- School of Justice & Emergency Services
- School of Media, Art & Design
- School of Science & Engineering Technology
- School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology
Applications are accepted year round. Applications will continue to be processed until programs fill or deadlines to apply for study permits through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) come into effect for each intake. We encourage students to submit their admission application as early as possible to ensure sufficient processing time.
Applications can be submitted completely online directly to Durham College. All documents can be scanned and uploaded as a part of your online application. Visit the how to apply section of our website for further information and to begin your application.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants may be admitted to Durham College for our undergraduate programs if they have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)* or equivalent high school diploma from another country which includes: one senior-level English language credit (from an English speaking country as listed below**), equivalent English Proficiency test results (see chart below), or completion of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program through one of our recognized English Language Partner schools. *Applicants from Canadian curriculum high schools both inside and outside of Canada must complete a minimum of three years high school credits to be considered for exemption from TOEFL/Academic IELTS requirements upon provision of a full transcript. **Applicants with a minimum of three years of high school or post-secondary studies in Canada, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, New Zealand, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom, Some Caribbean*** and selected other countries (see list below) may be exempted from TOEFL/Academic IELTS requirements upon provision of a full transcript. Exceptions may apply, please contact the International's Education office for full details. ***Excluding international applicants from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico.ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Please note due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, Durham College is temporarily accepting the following online English Language Proficiency test for admissions purposes only. All information in this section and which tests are accepted are subject to change without notice. Students can complete the tests online from the safety of their home computer. Duolingo English Test (DET) https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants Please check English language proficiency requirements for your visa and study permit as required by IRCC for your country with your nearest Canadian Embassy or Visa Application Centre (VAC), as you may still need to write an in-person IELTS or TOEFL test for visa or study permit processing. For the time being, we will accept official Duolingo English Test results for admissions purposes only for intakes beginning in January 2021, May 2021 and September 2021 unless otherwise noted on the chart below. If IELTS test centres begin to open worldwide, this information may change and Durham College admissions staff will communicate to any students with applications in the system if this occurs. Changes may be made on a country-by-country basis due to the availability of in-person test sites based on COVID-19 cases for individual areas or countries.Most one-year certificate programs Most two-year diploma programs Most three-year advanced diploma programs | *Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.
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One-year Ontario college graduate certificate and compressed, fast-track programs and the following diploma or degree programs:
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*See Program webpage for Grade 12 English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements.
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Exceptions:
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*See Program webpage for Grade 12 English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements for Practical Nursing.
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With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, Durham College is situated in the centre of Durham Region, which offers sports, culture, education and music; provides easy access to Canada’s leading business and cultural centre; and enables you to play cricket, ski, snowboard, hike, walk, bike, windsurf, sail, fish and more, all within 30 minutes of campus. Durham College is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with downtown Toronto (a cultural hot spot) just 45 minutes from our Oshawa campus, providing easy accessibility to a wide variety of extracurricular and cultural experiences. Popular destinations include the CN Tower, the Toronto Zoo, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum and the Ontario Science Centre. For more information about the region including activities, attractions, cultural groups, international dining and much more, please visit www.durhamimmigration.ca.