Seneca Polytechnic: Study at one of the best universities in Canada

Entering a Canadian college is a great choice for those who want to build a successful future. Education in Canada is rightly considered one of the best in the world and opens up a wide range of career opportunities. At the same time, a college education is much cheaper than a university one.

College programs are diverse and usually offer 1 to 3 years of training, during which time you can obtain a job-marketable profession.

Immigrant.Today has partnered with many universities across Canada, and we're proud of it. Today we want to tell you about the study opportunities at Seneca Polytechnic.

Seneca Polytechnic

Seneca is a public college founded in 1967. The college's programs are professionally oriented for future graduates, and its faculty is highly qualified and dedicated. Thanks to all these factors, Seneca College students become recognized professionals around the world.

The College is located in Toronto, Canada's major metropolitan area, and offers students programs in 13 fields of study, with the primary goal of providing future graduates with a career that allows them to easily find employment upon graduation. In total, there are about 90,000 students enrolled in this college, including 11,500 international students from more than 150 countries.

Seneca College is widely regarded as one of Canada's best colleges. In 2020, Maclean's magazine ranked it first among Canada's colleges, and the Globe and Mail ranked it fourth. The Canadian University Admission Centre (CUAC) ranked Seneca College second on its list of Canada's best post-secondary institutions, just behind the prestigious University of Toronto.

Polytechnic is an asset of Seneca College

In 2023, Seneca College rebranded: the former name Seneca College became Seneca Polytechnic.

This change is due to the development of the university's new strategy, which focuses primarily on providing students with a polytechnic approach — one that combines the best educational practices applicable in colleges and universities, and also helps students develop their career opportunities already at the stage of their studies. Thus, the addition of Polytechnic to the name emphasizes the college's comprehensive and unique approach to higher education.

Seneca notes that it has not become a polytechnic, but it has always been a polytechnic. Polytechnics are not new to the college, as more than 20 years ago Seneca College was an active participant in the creation of the Polytechnics Canada Association, which now includes 13 institutions, with Seneca among them. Polytechnics offer advanced technical education that is based on hands-on learning and responsiveness to the new needs of the labor market and industry.

All of Seneca Polytechnic's training programs involve the development of practical skills and competencies and gaining real-world experience during their studies. As a result of this approach, college graduates have a number of advantages in the labor market, as they leave college as highly qualified specialists ready to directly apply their skills in the workplace.

Programs

Seneca Polytechnic offers certificate, diploma or bachelor's degree programs. Most of them focus on practice and applied theory to make the student a valuable member of the labor market.

In total, the college has more than 160 study programs for international students. They are distributed among 13 faculties:

• business;
• aviation;
• creative arts, animation and design;
• education, community and social services;
• engineering;
• fashion and aesthetics;
• health care;
• tourism and hospitality;
• information technology;
• law, administration and public safety;
• humanities;
• media and communications;
• applied sciences.

Many of the academic programs include mandatory or optional paid co-op experiences. There are more than 70 such programs at Seneca College. Here are some of them:

Since Seneca Polytechnic is a public institution, in addition to internships, students can work up to 20 hours per week during their studies and up to 40 hours per week during vacations. In addition, graduates of the college can obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). It allows legal employment with any company without restrictions. Almost 77% of college graduates find a job within six months after graduation.

The cost of studying and living

Seneca Polytechnic is not the cheapest option for education in Canada, but still the prices are resonable. The cost of a year of study starts at $14,347 CAD and goes up to $24,305 CAD. Most programs cost around $15,500 CAD.

To give you an idea of how much a year of college and living in Canada costs, let's look at the example of the Accounting and Finance program. This program lasts 3 years, and after its completion the student receives an Ontario College Advanced Diploma. The cost of this program is 15,398 for the first year of study.

For this money, a student receives a world-class education, and it is much cheaper than in other English-speaking countries. Also, don't forget about the opportunity to work part-time while studying. Seneca College also offers students to work right on campus. But since the school is located in Toronto, finding another part-time job will not be a problem either.

As of October 2024, the minimum wage for students in Ontario will be $16.20 CAD per hour. This means you can earn $1,296 CAD per month.

Entry requirements

In order to be admitted to Seneca Polytechnic, an applicant must provide a high school diploma or GED — depends on the program.

There are no entrance exams, but a minimum score of 6 on the IELTS or equivalent in other language tests (CAEL, Cambridge English Exams, Duolingo, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL) is required. If an applicant is unable or unwilling to take a language proficiency exam, Seneca College also accepts a certificate of completion of preparatory language courses from partner educational organizations, such as the University Pathway program from ILAC Canada.

Why Seneca Polytechnic?

Besides the fact that the college is one of the best in Canada and offers many programs of study, it is worth noting the successful location. Seneca offers students a life in the country's main metropolis, where they can easily find work, entertainment and new acquaintances.

In addition to studying, Seneca Polytechnic offers the opportunity to go to the gym or fitness room and participate in sports.

The college residences are very comfortable. Before moving in, students are also asked to fill out a questionnaire to find the most suitable roommate. You can even talk to your prospective roommate beforehand to see how comfortable it would be to share a room.

Enrollment assistance

We are official partners of Seneca Polytechnic. If you are interested in higher education in Canada, we are ready to help you find a suitable study program, facilitate the collection of documents to obtain a student visa, as well as enroll you in English language courses. Contact us for advice and start your journey to Canada.