About the university
Fleming College is a public Ontario college named after Sir Sandford Fleming, with its main Sutherland Campus in Peterborough, the Frost Campus in Lindsay (home to environmental and resources programmes such as Arboriculture and Ecosystem Management) and a campus in Haliburton. It offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and one- to two-year graduate certificates, with three intakes a year in September, January and May.
Indian students apply for programmes such as Computer Security and Investigations, Digital Marketing, Health Care Management, Practical Nursing, Biotechnology and Environmental Land Management. International tuition is published per semester on each programme page: for 2026-27 most programmes cost about CAD 8,200–11,300 a semester.
- Type
- Public Ontario college (legal name Sir Sandford Fleming College); certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and graduate certificates
- Campuses
- Sutherland (Peterborough), Frost (Lindsay) and Haliburton; some programmes also run in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston
- PGWP-listed programmes
- Fleming publishes a list of PGWP-eligible programmes, including Computer Security and Investigations, Digital Marketing and Practical Nursing
- Intakes
- September, January and May (varies by programme)
- Residence
- CAD 8,690 for two semesters (2026-27), all campuses
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Computer Security and Investigations
- Fee / year
- C$22,638
- Duration
- 6 semesters (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)
- Intakes
- September (international applications coming soon for September 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 46; TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20); Duolingo 105
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- C$20,858
- Duration
- 2 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)
- Intakes
- January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 56; TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 22); Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- C$18,753
- Duration
- 2 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)
- Intakes
- January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 56; TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 22); Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
Health Care Management - Canadian Context
- Fee / year
- C$17,576
- Duration
- 4 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 56; TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 22); Duolingo 120
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$20,295
- Duration
- 5 semesters, accelerated (Ontario College Diploma)
- Intakes
- May; September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 46; TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20); Duolingo 105
- Postgraduate
Community Collaboration in Addictions and Mental Health
- Fee / year
- C$18,220
- Duration
- 2 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 56; TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 22); Duolingo 120
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$20,690
- Duration
- 5 semesters (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 46; TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20); Duolingo 105
- Postgraduate
Environmental Land Management – Canadian Context
- Fee / year
- C$19,444
- Duration
- 4 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)
- Intakes
- May (Frost, Lindsay); September (Cornwall)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 56; TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 22); Duolingo 120
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Security and Investigations | 6 semesters (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) | C$22,638 | ≈ ₹15.2 lakh |
| Digital Marketing | 2 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) | C$20,858 | ≈ ₹14 lakh |
| Health Care Management | 2 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) | C$18,753 | ≈ ₹12.6 lakh |
| Health Care Management - Canadian Context | 4 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) | C$17,576 | ≈ ₹11.8 lakh |
| Practical Nursing | 5 semesters, accelerated (Ontario College Diploma) | C$20,295 | ≈ ₹13.6 lakh |
| Community Collaboration in Addictions and Mental Health | 2 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) | C$18,220 | ≈ ₹12.2 lakh |
| Biotechnology - Advanced | 5 semesters (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) | C$20,690 | ≈ ₹13.9 lakh |
| Environmental Land Management – Canadian Context | 4 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) | C$19,444 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Fleming College with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas: secondary school (Class 12) equivalent to an Ontario diploma, usually with Grade 12 English and Mathematics; science programmes need two sciences.
- Electrical Engineering Technology asks for at least 60% in Grade 12 Mathematics (Ontario equivalent).
- Send scanned originals plus certified or notarised secondary school transcripts. Fleming may ask for WES verification.
Postgraduate
- Graduate certificates need a college diploma, advanced diploma or degree (or equivalent); some ask for a related field, such as health for Health Care Management or biology, geography or engineering for Environmental Land Management.
- Send scanned originals plus certified or notarised university or college transcripts.
- Full first-semester fees are due by the deadline in your offer letter, or your seat may be revoked.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (certified or notarised)
- Degree or diploma transcripts (graduate certificates)
- English test result
- CAD 100 application fee
- Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit, 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 | Diplomas and certificates 6.0 (no band below 5.5); graduate certificates 6.5 (no band below 6.0); Pharmacy Technician and Respiratory Therapy higher |
| PTE Academic | Diplomas and certificates 46; graduate certificates 56 |
| TOEFL iBT | Diplomas 80 (graduate certificates 88) for tests before 2026; from 2026, 4 (graduate certificates 4.5) on the new scale |
| Duolingo English Test | Diplomas and certificates 105; graduate certificates 120 |
| Class 12 English waiver | Not for India; the secondary-school route needs three years of study in a primary-English country. One year of English-medium post-secondary study in the last two years is accepted |
Accommodation and living costs
Fleming has residences at its Peterborough, Lindsay and Haliburton campuses, in suites of up to five students with private bedrooms. Residence offers are first-come, first-served. Fleming's own budget for shared off-campus housing starts at CAD 800 a month.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence, two semesters2026-27, all campuses; CAD 4,345 per semester | C$8,690per academic year | ≈ ₹5.8 lakh |
| Residence depositPlus CAD 100 application fee and CAD 50 activity fee (non-refundable) | C$400one-off | ≈ ₹26,800 |
| Shared off-campus accommodation (with utilities)Fleming budget estimate: CAD 800 and up | C$800per month | ≈ ₹53,600 |
| International health insuranceApproximate, September to August | C$900per year | ≈ ₹60,300 |
Campus and location
Most international programmes run at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough. Environmental and natural resources programmes are based at the Frost Campus in Lindsay.
- Sutherland Campus, Peterborough: business, computing, health, engineering technology and design programmes.
- Frost Campus, Lindsay: environmental, arboriculture and resources drilling programmes.
- Haliburton Campus offers its own residence.
- Textbooks and supplies cost CAD 0–1,200 a term depending on the programme.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Several Fleming programmes include co-op, field placements or applied projects. Placements and jobs 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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FAQs
How much is Fleming College tuition for Indian students?
Fleming lists international tuition per semester on each programme page. For 2026-27, Digital Marketing is CAD 10,429.18 a semester, Health Care Management CAD 9,376.68 and Computer Security and Investigations CAD 11,318.76. The first semester includes the health plan and transport fee.
What are Fleming's intakes?
September, January and May, but each programme has its own starts and some international intakes show as 'Coming Soon'. Check the programme page.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for diplomas and certificates, and 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for graduate certificates. PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo and CAEL are also accepted.
Does Fleming have student housing?
Yes. Residence costs CAD 8,690 for two semesters in 2026-27, with a CAD 400 deposit. Rooms are private bedrooms in shared suites.
Sources
- Fleming: international education and PGWP programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Fleming: how to apply (international) (opens in a new tab)
- Fleming: language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Fleming: tuition and other expenses (international) (opens in a new tab)
- Fleming: residence (opens in a new tab)
- Fleming: Computer Security and Investigations (opens in a new tab)
- Fleming: Digital Marketing (opens in a new tab)
- Fleming: Practical Nursing (opens in a new tab)
Official website: flemingcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
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