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Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto, Canada · Public · Est. 1967

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1967

Type

Public

Location

Toronto, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Seneca Polytechnic opened in 1967 as one of Ontario's public colleges. Its main campus is Newnham in North York, and it also teaches at King City, on the York University campus, in Markham and in Peterborough. It offers certificates, diplomas, one-year graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees in business, technology, health, creative arts and engineering.

Seneca calls itself a polytechnic because it combines college-style applied teaching with degree programmes. Many programmes include paid co-op or optional work terms. Its bachelor's degrees in software engineering and data science include mandatory co-op terms.

Indian students mostly choose Seneca's graduate certificates in AI, data analytics, cyber security, supply chain and financial technology, which take eight months and cost about CAD 17,000 in tuition. Being in Toronto means a big job market and a large Indian community, but also high rents.

Seneca marks several programmes as unavailable in each cycle, and since November 2024 college programmes must meet federal PGWP field-of-study rules. Each Seneca programme page shows whether it meets PGWP requirements and which intakes are open for international students.

Founded
1967 (first opened its doors that year)
Type
Public polytechnic offering certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates, bachelor's and master's degrees
Main campus
Newnham, Finch Avenue East, Toronto
Other campuses
King, Seneca@York, Markham and the Peterborough aviation campus
Intakes
September, January and May (varies by programme)
PGWP-eligible programmes
85+ according to Seneca
Residence
About 1,100 spaces at Newnham and 230 at King

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Artificial Intelligence (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months); work term optionC$22,064≈ ₹14.8 lakh
    Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate; formerly Business Analytics)2 semesters (8 months); work term optionC$17,126≈ ₹11.5 lakh
    Cybersecurity & Threat Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months)C$17,019≈ ₹11.4 lakh
    Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months); work term optionC$17,126≈ ₹11.5 lakh
    Financial Technology (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months)C$17,126≈ ₹11.5 lakh
    Human Resources Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months); work term optionC$17,126≈ ₹11.5 lakh
    Computer Programming & Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)3 years (6 semesters); co-op optionC$16,809≈ ₹11.3 lakh
    Honours Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics4 years (8 semesters), with a mandatory co-op termC$19,691≈ ₹13.2 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.

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    Scholarships

    • Full-time programmes starting September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027

      Entrance Scholarship for All International Students

      Value: CAD 2,000 (one-year programme) up to CAD 5,000 (four-year programme), paid in instalments

      Eligibility: Automatic for international applicants paying international tuition in a full-time postsecondary programme. You must submit your SIN or ITN during your first term to receive it.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Students who start with Seneca's ELI

      English Language Institute (ELI) tuition credits

      Value: CAD 500 per ELI level (up to CAD 2,000), or up to CAD 7,000 when you start ELI and a full-time programme

      Eligibility: For students who take Seneca's English Language Institute before their programme. See Seneca's tuition incentive page for conditions.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Diplomas and advanced diplomas: Class 12 (or equivalent) with the subjects the programme asks for.
    • Honours bachelor's degrees: equivalent of six Grade 12 university-level courses with a 65% average, including English at 65% and, for Data Science and Analytics, two Grade 12 Mathematics courses at 65%.
    • The application fee is CAD 90; Seneca credits it to your student account after acceptance.
    • Paying first-semester fees secures your seat and triggers your Provincial Attestation Letter and Letter of Acceptance.

    Postgraduate

    • Graduate certificates need a recognised degree or diploma; some ask for a related field. For example, Artificial Intelligence asks for a degree or diploma in computer programming, software development or a related area, or relevant work experience.
    • International students must study full time; part-time study is not open to them.
    • Check the programme page for open international intakes and the PGWP statement before you apply.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (diplomas and degrees)
    • Degree certificate and transcripts (graduate certificates)
    • English test score, or proof of qualifying study in English
    • Résumé and references for experience-based entry where the programme allows it

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS AcademicGraduate certificates and degrees: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0. Certificates and diplomas: 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
    PTE Academic60 for graduate certificates and degrees; 58 for certificates and diplomas
    TOEFLAccepted, including Home Edition; Seneca sets minimum section scores by level
    Duolingo English Test120–125 for graduate certificates; 115–120 for degrees; 105–110 for certificates and diplomas
    Other routesCAEL, Cambridge English and Seneca's English Language Institute are also accepted

    Accommodation and living costs

    Seneca Residence has about 1,100 spaces at Newnham, open to students from all campuses, and 230 at King for King students. Suites are furnished and apartment-style, with a private bedroom and bathroom and a shared kitchenette. Fees include utilities and internet. Most international students rent privately in North York or nearby areas.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    Residence, academic year (two-bedroom suite)2026-27 rate, paid in full; instalment options cost CAD 125 moreC$9,840September to April≈ ₹6.6 lakh
    Residence, winter term only2027 winter termC$4,920January to April≈ ₹3.3 lakh
    Residence, summer term2026 summer termC$4,775May to August≈ ₹3.2 lakh
    Health insurance (in ancillary fees)Billed annually with first-semester feesC$935per year≈ ₹62,626

    Campus and location

    Newnham campus is Seneca's largest, at Finch Avenue East and Highway 404 in North York, Toronto. Most graduate certificates and computing programmes are taught there in a hybrid format, with some courses online and some in person.

    • International students taking flexible-delivery courses must attend in person to keep PGWP eligibility.
    • King campus sits on a 700-acre former estate north of Toronto.
    • Seneca@York shares the York University campus.
    • Programme pages show open and closed intakes for international applicants.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Seneca offers thousands of co-op and work placements, and several graduate certificates have an optional work term. Bachelor's degrees in software engineering and data science include mandatory paid co-op terms. Work rules after study depend on the programme, so check the PGWP statement on each programme page and read our Canada guide.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    PGWP-eligible programmes85+Seneca Polytechnic about page
    Co-op term length (degrees)At least 420 hours per termSeneca programme pages

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    FAQs

    How much does a Seneca graduate certificate cost for an Indian student?

    For 2026-27, most eight-month graduate certificates cost about CAD 17,100 in tuition for two semesters, and Artificial Intelligence costs about CAD 22,060. Ancillary fees, including health insurance, add about CAD 1,480 in the first semester.

    What IELTS score does Seneca ask for?

    IELTS Academic 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. PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo and CAEL are also accepted.

    Which intakes does Seneca offer?

    September, January and May, depending on the programme. Each programme page shows which international intakes are open, and some programmes are marked unavailable.

    Does Seneca give scholarships to Indian students?

    Yes. The Entrance Scholarship for All International Students is automatic for eligible applicants: CAD 2,000 for a one-year programme, rising to CAD 5,000 for a four-year programme.

    Are Seneca graduate certificates PGWP-eligible?

    Many are, and the programme page says so when a programme meets PGWP requirements. Check it before you apply, and read our Canada guide for the current rules.

    Sources

    1. Seneca: Artificial Intelligence graduate certificate (opens in a new tab)
    2. Seneca: Artificial Intelligence costs (opens in a new tab)
    3. Seneca: Data Analytics graduate certificate (opens in a new tab)
    4. Seneca: Cybersecurity & Threat Management (opens in a new tab)
    5. Seneca: Computer Programming & Analysis costs (opens in a new tab)
    6. Seneca: international English requirements (opens in a new tab)
    7. Seneca: Entrance Scholarship for All International Students (opens in a new tab)
    8. Seneca: international tuition incentives (opens in a new tab)
    9. Seneca: history (opens in a new tab)
    10. Seneca: about (opens in a new tab)
    11. Seneca Residence: suites and rates (opens in a new tab)
    12. Seneca: residence (opens in a new tab)

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