Fanshawe College

Based in London, Ontario, Canada, Fanshawe College is only two hours from both Toronto and Niagara Falls, as well as Detroit across the border in the US. London itself is a beautiful location to study – dubbed the ‘Forest City', it's home to many parks and lakes, but it's also a thriving hub of culture and business.

There are currently over 40,000 students at Fanshawe College, more than 12,000 are international students from 140 different countries. Fanshawe College offer more than 170 programs that are career oriented and, from those, there are 100+ PGWP Aligned Programs.

The Fanshawe experience delivers career-focused, quality programming through flexible pathways to support students' individual career goals and life success. Its unique experiential learning environment sets students up for success beyond the classroom.

In total there are over 170 programs offered at degree, diploma and certificate level across the campuses of Fanshawe College. As well as the main London campus, there are others in Simcoe, Woodstock, and St. Thomas. London Campus is on oxford street campus. Situated on 100 acres of scenic land, it's home to outstanding facilities for learning and athletic recreation.

Accommodation options include on-campus residences and private rentals, along with Homestay options. Students who are full-time at London get a bus pass included, plus services at the Student Wellness Centre.

The college offers over CAD 5 million in scholarship awards for students, some of which are specifically made available to international students. Students will also be able to take advantage of co-operative learning options which incorporate paid work, so that students can ‘earn while they learn'.

Students at Fanshawe are well prepared for professional life, with many finding employment within the first six months of graduating. The Fanshawe College Alumni Association of over 200,000 graduates creates a lasting global connection for all who study at the College.

At Fanshawe College, there are more than 170 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's 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, such as (Western University, Kings University College, and more.

Co-op Programs

Fanshawe has more than 65 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. 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.

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, 88 – 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 17,000 to CAD 20,000 (fees vary depending on program).
• Living expenses: *CAD 22,895
• 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.

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 kitchen, a bathroom, laundry facilities and internet access
• Meals as requested on a chosen meal plan for half board or full board
• CAD approximately 1,200 per month for full board, plus CAD 300 onetime fee 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 9,800 including a CAD 250 security deposit and CAD 1,200 mandatory meal plan.
• Each bedroom includes an individual bed, 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 100

Residence – Kestrel Court (townhouse, beside the campus)

• A standard bedroom with a double bed is CAD 8,300 or there is a smaller bedroom with a single bed costing CAD 8,100 (this includes a security deposit of CAD 250).
• Each bedroom includes an individual bed, 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 100

Academic Entrance Scholarship (September 2025, January/May/September 2026)

Academic Entrance Scholarships are offer support to international students through providing financial help to learners enrolled on eligible programs. In-person and hybrid programs only.

• Post-Secondary Programs, offering a scholarship amount of 2,000 CAD
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program, offering a scholarship amount of 500 CAD
• Combined Admission (EAP + Post-secondary), offering a scholarship amount of 2,500 CAD

Spousal Scholarship - 1 Year Program - Overview

The 2025 Spousal Scholarship Program is designed to support international students by offering financial support for families when both spouses enroll in eligible programs at Fanshawe College starting in September 2025, January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.

Students from any country are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

Spousal Scholarship - 2 Year Program - Overview

Overview

The 2025 Spousal Scholarship Program is designed to support international students by offering financial support for families when both spouses enroll in eligible programs at Fanshawe College starting in September 2025, January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.

Students from any country are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

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

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 89.7 percent of Fanshawe alumni find jobs within six months of graduating, exceeding the provincial average of all Ontario colleges by more than four percent.

Additionally, employers who hire Fanshawe graduates are satisfied with the skills and contributions of graduates who work for them, reporting a satisfaction rate of 93.8 percent.

Fanshawe's KPI results are available to view on the college website.