About the university
Durham College is a public college in Ontario with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, in the Durham Region east of Toronto. It has nine academic faculties and offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and honours bachelor's degrees.
Durham is known for applied programmes in computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business, engineering technology, skilled trades, hospitality and health. Several business and computing diplomas have transfer routes into Ontario Tech University bachelor's degrees.
Indian students look at Durham for its one-year graduate certificates (Applied Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Management – Global) and for honours degrees such as the Honours Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and the Bachelor of Cybersecurity. Check that your programme is open to international applicants and eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit before you apply.
Oshawa is a mid-sized city in Durham Region, east of Toronto, where rents are generally lower than in the city of Toronto.
- Type
- Public college, one of 24 publicly funded colleges in Ontario; certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates and honours bachelor's degrees
- International students
- 1,700+ from 66 countries (Durham College international page)
- Campuses
- Oshawa (2000 Simcoe St. N.) and Whitby (1610 Champlain Avenue), east of Toronto
- Faculties
- Nine academic faculties
- Intakes
- September, January and May, depending on the programme
- Residence
- Guaranteed residence places for first-year students
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Durham College doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
- New international students in full-time programmes
Global Entrance Scholarship
Value: CAD 2,000 credited to your student account (January 2027 or May 2027 intake); a further CAD 1,000 in Year 2 for some two-year or longer programmes
Eligibility: Automatic when you accept an offer to a full-time programme and pay international fees. You must add your Social Insurance Number on MyDC before your second semester in Canada.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - First-year honours bachelor's degree students
Degree Entrance Award
Value: CAD 500 (75% average) to CAD 3,000 (90% average)
Eligibility: Based on your combined non-weighted admission average; can be combined with the Global Entrance Scholarship.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Honours degrees (for example Artificial Intelligence): equivalent of six Grade 12 university-level courses with a 65% average, including Grade 12 English and Mathematics at 60% or higher; Calculus and Advanced Functions are recommended.
- Diplomas and certificates: secondary school completion with the subjects listed on the programme page.
- Durham publishes country-by-country equivalencies; contact the International Education Office to confirm the requirement for Indian boards.
Postgraduate
- Graduate certificates need a college diploma or degree; Cybersecurity asks for a three-year advanced diploma or degree in computer science, IT or business.
- Three years of related work experience, with a résumé and letter of intent, may be considered instead for some graduate certificates.
- Several graduate certificates offer an optional work term (a CAD 475 administrative fee applies).
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (certificates, diplomas, degrees)
- Degree transcripts and degree certificate (graduate certificates), with notarised English translations where needed
- English test score from the last two years
- Résumé and letter of intent where the programme asks for them
- Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer, unless IRCC exempts you
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Graduate certificates and degrees: 6.5 (no band below 6.0). Certificates and diplomas: 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
| PTE Academic | Graduate certificates and degrees: 60 (no section below 57). Certificates and diplomas: 53 (no section below 49) |
| TOEFL iBT | Graduate certificates and degrees: 88 (22 per section), or 4.5 on the scale used from 21 January 2026. Certificates and diplomas: 80, or 4 |
| Duolingo English Test | Graduate certificates and degrees: 115. Certificates and diplomas: 105 |
| Waiver | At the admissions officer's discretion, after at least three years of full-time study in a country where English is an official language |
Accommodation and living costs
Durham College guarantees residence places for first-year students and lists on- and off-campus housing options. Check the housing page for current residence rates; most international students in later years share rented houses or apartments in Oshawa or Whitby.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Work-term administrative fee (optional work term)Charged before the work term in graduate certificates that offer one | C$475one-off | ≈ ₹31,825 |
Campus and location
Durham's Oshawa campus is its main site and hosts most computing, AI, business and engineering technology programmes. The Whitby campus, opened in 1993 in a converted chocolate factory, hosts hospitality, culinary, civil engineering technology and electrical engineering technician programmes.
- Transfer diplomas lead into Ontario Tech University degrees (Commerce and Information Technology).
- Hospitality and culinary programmes are taught at Whitby.
- Both campuses are close to 400-series highways in Durham Region.
- Durham Region is east of Toronto, so a trip downtown takes time; plan your commute if you rent elsewhere.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Many Durham diplomas and graduate certificates include co-op or optional work-term options, and some diplomas transfer into Ontario Tech degrees. Placements are not guaranteed. For work rights during and after study, including PGWP rules for college programmes, see our Canada country guide.
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Studying in Canada
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Canada. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much are Durham College fees for international students?
Durham shows tuition and ancillary fees on each programme's Costs tab and in its online fee estimator. Ask Durham's International Education Office for a written fee breakdown for your programme before you pay a deposit.
Which intakes can I apply for?
Many programmes start in September; some graduate certificates also start in January (Applied Data Analytics opened for January 2027) or May. Check the intake table on the programme page.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for graduate certificates and degrees, and 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for certificates and diplomas. Practical Nursing needs 7.0.
Is there a scholarship for Indian students?
Yes. New international students who accept an offer to a full-time programme get the Global Entrance Scholarship of CAD 2,000 (for the January or May 2027 intakes). Degree students can also receive a Degree Entrance Award of CAD 500–3,000.
Sources
- Durham College: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: Study @ DC (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: international admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: international programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: financial information (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: Global Entrance Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: Applied Data Analytics graduate certificate (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: Cybersecurity graduate certificate (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: Honours Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- Durham College: about (opens in a new tab)
Official website: durhamcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
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