Fanshawe College is located in London, Ontario, Canada, only two hours from Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Detroit in the United States. London is known as the ‘Forest City’ and is surrounded by beautiful parks and lakes, as well as being a vibrant business and cultural hub. There are currently 21,000 full-time students at Fanshawe College, including 6,500 international students from 100 different countries.

As one of Ontario's largest colleges, with additional campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas and Woodstock, as well as campuses in downtown London and London South, Fanshawe offers more than 200 programs at degree, diploma and certificate level.

Fanshawe’s main campus sits on 100 acres of scenic property and includes state-of-the-art learning and athletic facilities. Students can choose from Homestay, on-campus residence or private rentals for their accommodation. All full-time London students receive a London Transit bus pass as part of their fees, as well as access to the Student Wellness Centre. There are many clubs and athletic teams to join or cheer for, and Fanshawe’s International Centre provides ongoing support.

Fanshawe offers more than CAD 5 million in scholarships, including some designed specifically for international students. The college focuses on co-operative education, which integrates academic learning and employment allowing students to “earn while they learn”. The Centre for Research and Innovation enables students to provide solutions to real-world problems presented by industry partners.

As a member of the Canadian Bureau of International Education, student exchange opportunities are available in Europe, South America, and Asia. Other partnerships provide opportunities for students to explore over 500 academic pathways across Canada and around the world.

Students at Fanshawe are well prepared for professional life. 90.3 percent of Fanshawe graduates find employment within six months of graduating, and 85.8 percent of employers are satisfied with their performances (KPIs 2018-19). The Fanshawe College Alumni Association of 184,000 graduates creates a lasting global connection for all who study at the College.

Fanshawe College is located in Canada's city of London, Ontario and welcomes more than 7,000 international students from more than 100 different countries. Known as the ‘Forest City', London is surrounded by beautiful parks and lakes. Fanshawe College is a vibrant business and cultural hub only two hours from Toronto, Niagara Falls and the USA.

As one of Ontario's largest colleges, with additional campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas, Woodstock and downtown Toronto, as well as campuses in downtown London and London South, Fanshawe offers more than 200 degree, diploma and certificate programs.

The campus is set across 100 scenic acres and includes state-of-the-art learning and sports facilities. Students can choose from an array of homestay, residences or private rentals and all full-time students in blended programs receive a London Transit bus pass, health plan and access to the Student Wellness Centre.

Students also have access to 200 clubs and 19 athletic teams with Fanshawe's International Centre providing ongoing support.

Over CAD 370,000 worth of scholarships are available for international students, and Fanshawe focuses on co-operative education, integrating academic learning and employment to allow students to work while studying. Its renowned Centre for Research and Innovation enables students to provide solutions to real-world problems presented by industry partners.

As a member of the Canadian Bureau of International Education, student exchange opportunities are available in Europe, South America, Asia and the Nordic countries. Other partnerships provide opportunities for students to explore over 500 academic pathways across Canada and globally.

Students at Fanshawe are well prepared for professional life. Fanshawe ranks higher than the provincial average for graduate satisfaction and graduate employment rate (KPIs 2020-21). The Fanshawe College Alumni Association of 200,000 graduates creates a lasting global connection for all who study at the college.

New Student Wellness Centre

Fanshawe cares about student wellness and has built a new three-storey facility to prove it.

The Student Wellness Centre is now open, offering a comprehensive suite of wellness services and programs. The facility, made possible through a partnership between the College and the Fanshawe Student Union, has been designed to meet the diverse wellness needs of its students.

Fanshawe’s student fees allow its students to access the facility and its comprehensive suite of wellness services at no additional cost.

The new 56,000 square-foot facility Includes:

• Fitness spaces for cardio, strength training and group exercise
• The Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic
• London’s tallest climbing wall
• Massage therapy
• Pharmacy
• Booster Juice
• Nap rooms
• ... and more!

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Fanshawe: Number one in Ontario for graduate employment

According to recently released Key Performance Indicators (KPI) survey results, Fanshawe College graduates rank first in the province for finding employment upon graduation. Survey results indicate 90.3 per cent of Fanshawe alumni find jobs within six months of graduating, exceeding the provincial average of all Ontario colleges by more than four per cent.

With a student satisfaction rate of 77.8 per cent, the results also indicate the college is providing exceptional on campus experiences to students, exceeding the provincial average of 75.7 per cent.

"We are very proud of this year's survey results," said Fanshawe President Peter Devlin. "They are a testament to the hard work of our faculty and staff who prepare our students for careers upon graduation,” he added.

The college also exceeded the provincial average and led all large colleges in Ontario in the following categories:

• When surveyed six months after graduation, 81.2 per cent of Fanshawe alumni report being pleased with their college education.
• Fanshawe's overall graduation rate of 69.5 per cent is two per cent above the provincial average of 67.2 per cent. The graduation rates for three and four year programs also ranked first among large colleges.

Additionally, employers who hire Fanshawe graduates are satisfied with the skills and contributions of graduates who work for them, reporting a satisfaction rate of 85.8 per cent.

"While these results show Fanshawe is a leader among large colleges in Ontario, we continue to look for ways to improve our services to students and alumni and providing leading-edge programming to meet the needs of our employers," remarked Devlin.

Fanshawe's KPI results are available to view on the college website. The most recent data was collected from June 2018 to February 2019.

According to the recently released Key Performance Indicators (KPI) survey results, Fanshawe College ranks above the provincial average for graduate satisfaction and graduate employment rate (KPI – 2020/2021).

Fanshawe offers more than 60 co-operative education programs where students can ''earn while they learn''. Ontario's minimum wage is now CAD 15.00 per hour and co-op wages usually range between CAD 15.00 per hour and CAD 18.00 per hour, depending on the position.

Fanshawe also prepares students for their careers in Canada with a two-day Fanshawe Works series before classes start. New international students are offered sessions on resumes, Canadian workplace expectations, job searching in a virtual world, as well as an employer panel and an alumni panel to prepare them for life after graduation.

At Fanshawe College, there are more than 200 academic programs available, ranging from EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to certificates, diplomas, postgraduate programs and degrees.

Bachelor Degrees

Fanshawe now offers 8 honours bachelor degrees:

• Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology – Biotechnology
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
• Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
• Honours Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning
• Honours Bachelor of Interior Design

Collaborative Degrees

Collaborative degrees are also available:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Graduate Certificate – Contemporary Media: Theory and Production
• Bachelor of Musical Arts and Ontario College Diploma
• Bachelor of Science – Collaborative Nursing
• Bachelor of Arts – Finance and Ontario College Diploma

Pathway Options

Fanshawe College has credit transfer and articulation agreements with universities in Canada and around the world. Fanshawe credits can be transferred to many other institutions.

Co-op Programs

More than 40 co-op programs are available for students to earn while they learn.

At Fanshawe College, there are more than 200 academic programs available, ranging from EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to certificates, diplomas, postgraduate programs and degrees.

Bachelor Degrees

Fanshawe College offers eight honor’s bachelor degrees:

• Honors Bachelor of Applied Technology - Biotechnology
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
• Honors Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
• Honors Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning
• Honors Bachelor of Interior Design

Pathway Options

Fanshawe College has credit transfer and articulation agreements with universities in Canada and around the world. Fanshawe credits can be transferred to many other institutions.

Co-op Programs

Fanshawe has more than 60 co-op programs available for students to earn while they learn.

At Fanshawe College, there are more than 200 academic programs available, ranging from EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to certificates, diplomas, postgraduate programs and degrees.

Bachelor degrees

Fanshawe College offers eight bachelor's degrees with honors:

• Honors Bachelor of Applied Technology - Biotechnology
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
• Honors Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
• Honors Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning
• Honors Bachelor of Interior Design

Collaborative degrees

Collaborative degrees are also available, these include:

• Contemporary Media: Theory and Production – Bachelor of Arts Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Music Recording Arts – Bachelor of Musical Arts and Ontario College Diploma
• Collaborative Nursing (BScN) – Bachelor of Science
• Finance and Wealth Management – Bachelor of Arts and Ontario College Diploma in Business

Pathway Options

Students at Fanshawe can transfer credit between universities in Canada and around the world. Credits can be transferred to many other institutions.

Co-op Programs

Fanshawe has more than 60 co-op programs available for students to earn while they learn.

Fanshawe College is a proud partner of the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE). This means Fanshawe takes studying abroad seriously. And that’s because the College believes strongly that international education opportunities provide valuable experience to not only help students enjoy other cultures and explore the world, but also helps to build their resume when it’s time to look for a job.

Fanshawe offers semester-long international exchange opportunities in countries all around the globe including Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Wales. For students who do not want to spend the whole semester abroad, the College also offers month-long cultural exchanges to Finland, India and Japan.

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Fanshawe College is a proud partner of the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE). This means Fanshawe takes studying abroad seriously. Fanshawe College has 26 mutual exchange agreements with universities across 16 different countries in Asia, Europe and South America. Fanshawe College strongly believes that international education opportunities provide a valuable experience, not only to allow students to enjoy other cultures and explore the world, but also to help build their resume when it’s time to look for a job.

Fanshawe offers semester-long international exchange opportunities in countries all around the globe including Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Wales. For students who do not want to spend the whole semester abroad, Fanshawe also offers month-long cultural exchanges to France, Finland, India and Japan.

Fanshawe College is a proud partner of the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE). This means Fanshawe takes studying abroad seriously.

The college has 26 mutual exchange agreements between universities across 16 countries in Europe, Asia and South America. Fanshawe strongly believes that international education is a valuable experience that enables students to understand other cultures and explore the world but it is also beneficial for employment opportunities.

Fanshawe offers semester-long international exchange opportunities in countries all around the globe including Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, England, Ireland, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Wales. For students who do not want to spend the whole semester abroad, Fanshawe also offers month-long cultural exchanges to France, Finland, India and Japan.

English Requirements for Certificate and Diploma Programs:

• TOEFL: 550 – PBT, 79 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• Cambridge: 169 with no skill less than 162

English Requirements for Degree Programs:

• TOEFL: 560 – PBT, 84 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• Cambridge: 176 with no skill less than 169

English Requirements for Postgraduate Certificate Programs:

• TOEFL: 570 – PBT, 88 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• Cambridge: 176 with no skill less than 169

Tuition Fees and Living Expenses

What to Expect

• Post-secondary program tuition fees: CAD14,000 to CAD15,000 (Fees could vary program by program)
• Books and supplies: CAD1,675
• Computer-related: CAD500
• Housing: CAD5,120 - CAD8,210
• Food: CAD2,400
• Entertainment: CAD720
• Clothing, miscellaneous: CAD2,400
• Total: CAD26,815 - CAD30,705

For international applicants applying through the Study Direct Stream (SDS Program) from India, Pakistan, Morocco, Senegal, China, Vietnam or Philippines, the SDS IELTS requirements are 6.0, with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands. For programs listing a higher IELTS requirement, the higher score will be required.

English Requirements for Certificate and Diploma Programs:

• TOEFL: 550 – PBT, 79 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• Cambridge: 169 with no skill less than 162

English Requirements for Degree Programs:

• TOEFL: 560 – PBT, 84 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• Cambridge: 176 with no skill less than 169

English Requirements for Postgraduate Certificate Programs:

• TOEFL: 570 – PBT, 88 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• Cambridge: 176 with no skill less than 169

Tuition Fees and Living Expenses

Tuition fees and living expenses will vary depending on a student’s chosen program of study and accommodation:

• Post-Secondary program tuition and fees: *CAD 16,000 to CAD 18,000 (fees vary depending on program).
• Living expenses: *CAD 10,000 – CAD 12,000
• Books and other expenses: *CAD 500 – CAD 2,000

*All fees are in Canadian dollars and approximate depending on the program of study. The LTC bus pass is included for full-time London campus students. Housing costs are dependent on living situation (type of accommodation), with on-site residence students having a mandatory meal plan included in fees.

International students applying through the SDS Program (Student Direct Stream) from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Vietnam should note that the SDS IELTS requirements are 6.0 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands.

English requirements for certificate and diploma programs:

• TOEFL: 550 – PBT, 79 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• Cambridge: 169 with no skill less than 162

English requirements for degree programs:

• TOEFL: 560 – PBT, 84 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• Cambridge: 176 with no skill less than 169

English requirements for postgraduate certificate programs:

• TOEFL: 570 – PBT, 88 – iBT
• IELTS: 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• Cambridge: 176 with no skill less than 169

For programs listing a higher IELTS requirement, the higher score will be required. Please note: There may be additional country-specific requirements. For more information, please see the government of Canada's updates here. TOEFL note: Fanshawe's TOEFL institution number is 9120.

Duolingo language test scores

• Certificate, diploma and advanced diploma - Between 105 and 110
• Degree - Between 115 and 120
• Graduate certificate - Between 125 and 130
• Exceptions: NSG3, PSC1, PTN1, DHY3, MRI1, PAR2, RST4, PNG5, PNG5W, MRT1, OPA1 - Duolingo not accepted

Tuition fees and living expenses

Tuition fees and living expenses will vary depending on the program and accommodation:

• Post-Secondary program tuition and fees: *CAD 16,000 to CAD 18,000 (fees vary depending on program)
• Living expenses: *CAD 10,000 – CAD 12,000
• Books and other expenses: *CAD 500 – CAD 2,000

*All fees are in Canadian dollars and approximate depending on the program. The LTC bus pass is included for full-time London campus students.

Accommodation Options

Homestay

• Includes private bedroom and food for three meals/day, seven days/week
• CAD875 per month plus a one-time administration fee of CAD225.

Residence - Falcon House, Peregrine House, Merlin House (apartment-style, on campus)

• September to April: CAD8,210 (includes mandatory meal plan of CAD1,200)
• May to August: CAD495/month (no meal plan)
• Includes a CAD500 non-refundable application fee

Residence – Kestrel Court (townhouse, beside the campus)

• Standard bedroom CAD6,650 for 8 months smaller room CAD6,362 for 8 months
• Share a home with 5 other students, no meals provided
• Includes a CAD500 non-refundable application fee

Finding accommodation can often be a daunting task in a new city. Fanshawe College offers students a number of accommodation options through the International Office, with the assistance of the Accommodation Coordinator. Accommodation options include:

Homestay

• Includes private bedroom, access to a bathroom, laundry facilities and internet access
• Meals as requested on a chosen meal plan for half board or full board
• CAD 900 per month for full board, plus a one-time fee of CAD 200 and an administration fee of CAD 75 per payment.

Residence - Falcon House, Peregrine House, Merlin House (apartment-style, on campus)

• Cost of this accommodation for eight months is CAD 8,825 including a CAD 250 security deposit and CAD 1,200 mandatory meal plan.
• Each bedroom includes a desk and chair, drawers and closet space
• Students share a kitchen and living areas, as well as study spaces, movie lounges and laundry services in the accommodation blocks.
• There is a non-refundable application fee of CAD 525

Residence – Kestrel Court (townhouse, beside the campus)

• A standard bedroom with a double bed is CAD 7,240 or there is a small bedroom with a single bed costing CAD 6,925 (this includes a security deposit of CAD 250).
• Each bedroom includes a desk and chair, drawers and closet space
• Residents share a home with five other students, with a living room, bathrooms and a kitchen (no meals provided).
• There is a non-refundable application fee of CAD 525

Finding accommodation can often be a daunting task in a new city. Fanshawe College offers students a number of accommodation options through the International Office, with the assistance of the Accommodation Coordinator. Accommodation options include:

Homestay

• Private bedroom, access to a bathroom, laundry facilities and internet access.
• Meals as requested on a chosen meal plan for half board or full board.

Residence - Falcon House, Peregrine House, Merlin House (apartment-style, on campus)

• Each bedroom includes a desk and chair, drawers and closet space.
• Students share communal kitchens and living areas, as well as study spaces, movie lounges and laundry services in the accommodation blocks.

Residence – Kestrel Court (townhouse, beside the campus)

• Each bedroom includes a desk and chair, drawers and closet space.
• Residents share a home with five other students, with a communal living room, bathrooms and a kitchen (no meals provided).

International students entering a full-time post-secondary program at Fanshawe for the first time may be eligible for an International Entrance Scholarship worth CAD 500 to 2,000.

These entrance scholarships are for international visa students with a valid Study Permit from Korea, Europe/Russia, China, Central America, or South America and for those who are registered full time in Level 1 (or first semester with advanced standing) in any post-secondary program. Students must be in their first post-secondary program at Fanshawe College and meet the English Language requirements as specified for each scholarship.

• International Korean Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International European Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International China Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International Latin American Leadership Entrance Award
• Vietnam Language Excellence Entrance Award

More detailed scholarship information…

Scholarships available for the 2019-2020 academic year include.

Entrance Awards

• International degree award
• African Academic Excellence Entrance Award
• Brazil Language Excellence Entrance Award
• China Language Excellence Award
• EAP Award
• European Language Excellence Entrance Award
• Japan Language Excellence Award
• Korean Language Excellence Award
• Latin American Leadership Entrance Award
• Nepal Language Excellence Entrance Award
• Philippines Language Excellence Entrance Award
• Turkey Language Excellence Entrance Award
• Vietnam Language Excellence Award

In-course Awards

• International Learning Opportunity Scholarship
• Ibaraki Summer Program Scholarship
• International Returning Student Award
• Caribbean Academic Excellence Award

International students entering a full-time post-secondary program at Fanshawe for the first time may be eligible for an International Entrance Scholarship worth CAD 500 to 2,000.

These entrance scholarships vary by region, but include opportunities for students from many countries around the globe. To be eligible, students must have a valid study permit, be in their first post-secondary program at Fanshawe, and meet the requirements listed for each award. Available scholarships include:

• International African Academic Excellence Entrance Award
• International Caribbean Academic Excellence Award
• International Degree Entrance Award
• International Korean Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International European Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International China Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International Philippines Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International Latin American Leadership Entrance Award
• International English Language Institute Award
• Vietnam Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International Nepal Language Excellence Entrance Award
• International Japan Language Excellence Award