George Brown Polytechnic (formerly George Brown College) is a public polytechnic in downtown Toronto, with campuses at Casa Loma, St. James and the Waterfront. It offers career-focused degrees, diplomas and postgraduate programs with strong industry connections and field education.
Programs below are those George Brown lists as eligible for international students for 2027–2028 (on-campus only). Programs can close early once international enrolment is full. Some programs may not be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) – check with WEMS before applying.
Master’s degree
- Master of Construction Management
Bachelor’s degree programs
- Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis
- Honours Bachelor of Brand Design
- Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management)
- Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)
- Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services)
- Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
- Honours Bachelor of Food Studies
- Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language – English)
- Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management)
- Early Childhood Education – Consecutive Diploma/Degree (George Brown diploma + Toronto Metropolitan University bachelor’s)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate (Postgraduate) programs
- Applied A.I. Solutions Development
- Artificial Intelligence for Robotics
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Building Information Modeling Management
- Cloud Computing Technologies
- Cyber Security
- Digital Product Management
- Embedded Systems Development
- Health Informatics
- Human Resources Management
- Information Systems Business Analysis
- Marketing Management – Digital Media
- Mobile Application Development and Strategy
- People Analytics
- Project Management
- Smart Building Design and Operations
- Sound Design and Production
- Sport and Event Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Ontario College Advanced Diploma programs (3 years)
- Architectural Technology
- Building Renovation Technology
- Business Administration
- Business Administration – Accounting
- Business Administration – Finance
- Business Administration – Human Resources
- Business Administration – Marketing
- Business Administration – Project Management
- Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Child and Youth Care
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Computer Programming and Analysis
- Computer Systems Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Dental Technology
- Denturism
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Power and Control
- Game – Art
- Game – Programming
- Graphic Design
- Hearing Instrument Specialist
- Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology
- Interaction Design
- Interior Design
- Theatre Arts – Performance
Ontario College Diploma programs (2 years)
- Acting for Media
- Animation – 3D for Extended Reality
- Architectural Technician
- Baking and Pastry Arts Management
- Behavioural Science Technician
- Business
- Business – Accounting
- Business – Finance
- Business – Human Resources
- Business – Marketing
- Carpentry and Renovation Technician
- Community Worker
- Computer Programming
- Computer Programming – AI Solutions
- Computer Programming – Low Code Development
- Computer Systems Technician
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Culinary Management
- Dance Performance
- Early Childhood Education
- Fashion Business Industry
- Fashion Management
- Fashion Techniques and Design
- Film Production – Directing for Extended Reality
- General Arts and Science
- Health Information Management
- Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician
- Mechanical Technician – CNC and Precision Machining
- Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
- Office Administration – Health Services
- Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician
- Practical Nursing (PN)
- Social Media Production – Culture-Based Creativity
- Social Service Worker
- Social Service Worker – Gender Based Violence
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Video Design and Production
Certificate programs
- Art and Design Foundation
- Baking and Pastry Foundations
- Commercial Dance
- Computing Foundations – AI Solutions
- Construction Techniques
- Culinary Skills
- Dance Performance Preparation
- Deafblind & Intervenor Studies
- Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
- Dental Office Administration
- Electrical Techniques
- General Arts and Science – One-Year
- Human Services Foundations
- Media Foundation
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Plumbing Techniques
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
- STEM Foundations
- Social Media Foundations – Content Creation
- Theatre Arts – Preparation
- Welding Techniques
Admission requirements
- Certificate & diploma programs: Graduation from senior secondary school (HSC) or equivalent.
- Degree programs: HSC or equivalent; specific requirements vary by program.
- Postgraduate programs: A completed university or college credential.
- Some programs are selection-based and may require an interview, portfolio or audition.
- Note for Bangladeshi students: George Brown does not offer conditional admission through its English (EAP) program to applicants from Bangladesh and other South Asian countries – official IELTS or TOEFL scores are strongly advised.
English language requirements
| Test Type | Diploma & Certificate | Degree & Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) | 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale) | 4.0 overall (no band below 4.0) | 4.5 overall (no band below 4.5) |
| PTE Academic | 54 overall (no band below 50) | 60 overall (no band below 55) |
| Duolingo (DET) | 110 overall (Production 90) | 120 overall (Production 100) |
| CAEL | 60 overall | 70 overall (Writing 60) |
Test scores are valid for two years from the test date. Requirements as of October 2026 and subject to change.
Intakes
- September 2027: Applications open October 5, 2026; classes begin September 7, 2027.
- January 2028: Applications open February 1, 2027; classes begin January 10, 2028.
- May 2028: Classes begin May 1, 2028.
- There is no fixed closing date – programs close once international enrolment is full, so apply early with a complete application (processing takes about 4+ weeks).
Study at George Brown with WEMS
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