Course overview
Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation (Graduate Certificate, AIDI) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at georgian-college in Barrie, Canada. It takes 1 year, with intakes in January 2027 (Barrie); check the programme page for later intakes.
georgian-college is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | georgian-college (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Barrie, Canada |
| Course | Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation (Graduate Certificate, AIDI) |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Data Science & AI |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Tuition per year | C$17,900 (≈ ₹12 lakh) |
| Intakes | January 2027 (Barrie); check the programme page for later intakes |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 89; PTE 61; Duolingo 130 |
Interested in Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation (Graduate Certificate, AIDI)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$17,900 a year, about ₹12 lakh.
Georgian publishes an approximate range of CAD 17,900–19,280 a year for international graduate certificates (2026-27, may include ancillary fees and health insurance). This is the low end; check Georgian's fee schedule for this programme
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation, off campus or residence (Georgian estimate)Shared apartment or residence | C$600–1,200per month | ≈ ₹40,200 – ₹80,400 |
| Total living costs (Georgian estimate)Accommodation, food, transport, phone and other costs | C$1,280–2,350per month | ≈ ₹85,760 – ₹1.6 lakh |
| International student recovery feeCharged to all international credential students in Ontario | C$375per term | ≈ ₹25,125 |
| Non-refundable deposit to accept an offer | C$2,500one-off | ≈ ₹1.7 lakh |
Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at georgian-college for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Graduate certificates need an Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent; some ask for a related field (AI and analytics programmes prefer computing, engineering, maths or statistics backgrounds).
- Send college or university transcripts, a résumé and a letter of intent.
- Graduate certificate bundles let you apply once for two consecutive programmes with a single deposit; check each programme's PGWP eligibility.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 89; PTE 61; Duolingo 130.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Diplomas and certificates 6.0; degrees and graduate certificates 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | Diplomas and certificates 79; degrees and graduate certificates 89 |
| PTE Academic | Diplomas and certificates 58; degrees and graduate certificates 61 |
| Duolingo English Test | Diplomas and certificates 110; degrees 120; graduate certificates 130 |
| Waiver | Possible with one full year of accredited post-secondary study in English in a country where English is a primary language; check with Georgian whether your previous English-medium study counts |
Intakes
This course starts in: January 2027 (Barrie); check the programme page for later intakes.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (diplomas and degrees)
- Degree or diploma transcripts, résumé and letter of intent (graduate certificates)
- English test score taken within the last two years
- Deposit receipt and Letter of Acceptance
- Provincial Attestation Letter (requested by Georgian) for the study permit
Scholarships
International Entrance Scholarship 2026 to 2027
Newly admitted international students in eligible full-time programmes
Value: CAD 4,000 (eligible degrees and 2-year graduate certificates); CAD 3,000 (eligible 2- or 3-year diplomas); CAD 250 (eligible 1-year graduate certificates)
Must hold an offer and meet admission and English requirements; eligibility depends on both the applicant and the programme.
Official page
About georgian-college
Georgian College was founded in 1967 and is a public college in Central Ontario, with its main campus in Barrie, about an hour north of Toronto. It has around 8,800 full-time students, 17 academic schools and more than 130 career-focused programmes.
Georgian is known for its co-op programmes (it reports more than 6,000 co-op employer partners in the last five years), its automotive business degree, and one-year graduate certificates in AI, big data analytics, health informatics and IT project management.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation (Graduate Certificate, AIDI) at georgian-college?
The tuition for international students is C$17,900 a year (about ₹12 lakh). Georgian publishes an approximate range of CAD 17,900–19,280 a year for international graduate certificates (2026-27, may include ancillary fees and health insurance). This is the low end; check Georgian's fee schedule for this programme. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation (Graduate Certificate, AIDI)?
The course takes 1 year.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 89; PTE 61; Duolingo 130. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: January 2027 (Barrie); check the programme page for later intakes. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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