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89
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
41
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Mode of Degree
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About the University
Durham College: Durham College was established in 1967 and is a public university. Approximately 29,380 students, including 3,880 international students from more than 90 countries, are enrolled in this university for its high-quality education. The accomplishments of successful alumni, including 110,500 graduates, help the University to continue to grow. Durham College offers 145 programs at various levels, so students choose the one that best suits their interests.
Durham College requires a diploma or an honors degree to be admitted to the graduate program. Durham College charges an annual tuition of 15,000–18,000 CAD for graduate students. The university provides a high return on investment, as seen by the 84% of alumni who find jobs within six months after graduation. Graduates working in the finance industry could expect to make between 94,000 and 203,000 Canadian dollars.
Durham College Overview
The Durham College has played a significant role in the Russell Group of Universities. The university has an acceptance rate of 41%, showing that a significant proportion of students get admitted. Durham College is renowned for promoting applied learning and industry relationships while maintaining an interactive, practical approach to education.
The Durham College is ranked among the top 50 research universities in Canada. Durham College offers more than 5000 international educational routes and more than 140 programs. Durham College enrolls over 13,600 students, including more than 2,000 international students from 60 different countries. Partnership between Trent and York universities and the university.
Durham College Highlights
In Canada, Durham College is a renowned public research institution. Here are some key highlights of Durham College.
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Durham College |
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University Type |
Public Research University |
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College Name |
Durham College |
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Founded |
1967 |
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University Motto |
Where Together, we're leading the way. |
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University City |
Oshawa, Ontario |
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Acceptance Rate |
41% |
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Faculty to Student Ratio |
1:14 |
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Campus Size |
29 acres |
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Graduation Rate |
86.6% |
Durham College Scholarships
Durham College offers scholarships and bursaries to help cover the fee of tuition for international students. Major scholarships offered by Durham College include the following:
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Durham College Scholarships |
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Scholarship Name |
Eligibility |
Awards (CAD) |
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In-Course Scholarship Program |
Students enrolled in 2 and 3-year programs with an excellent academic record in the previous academic year |
First place: 1,000 Second place: 500 |
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English Proficiency Entrance Scholarship |
Students submitting their application and paying the fees by the indicated deadline on the offer letter (Students physically enrolled in Durham College past the 10th day of the semester) |
Contribution towards second semester tuition fees Up to 1,000: TOEFL-iBT is 102 | IELTS is 7.5 Up to 1,500: TOEFL-iBT is 110 | IELTS is 8.0 |
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Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program |
Students enrolled in a full-time master’s program of one of the Ontario schools (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) |
10,000 for 2 consecutive study terms 15,000 for 3 consecutive study terms |
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Degree Entrance Scholarship |
Students enrolled in a degree program with a non-weighted average of 75% or higher |
75% Average: 500 80% Average: 1,500 85% Average: 2,000 90% Average: 3,000 |
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Andrew Foundation Scholarship |
Student in their first or second year (enrolled on School of Business, IT and Management) |
Varying award amount |
Durham College Placements
Durham College is proud of its excellent employment rate, which is 84% within 6 months of graduation. Durham College's Career Development division establishes the connection between a company and students looking for work. These professions include legal assistant, law clerk, web developer, etc. The following table lists Durham College graduates' average yearly salaries for the following professions:
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Durham College Placements |
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Job Title |
Average Annual Salary (CAD) |
INR Equivalent |
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Web Developer |
55,000 |
33.81 lakhs |
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Law Clerk |
50,562 |
31.09 lakhs |
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Legal Assistant |
45,400 |
27.91 lakhs |
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Administrative Assistant |
45,000 |
27.67 lakhs |
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Graphic Designer |
41,546 |
25.54 lakhs |
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Human Resource Administrator |
41,014 |
25.21 lakhs |
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Marketing Coordinator |
38,500 |
23.67 lakhs |
Durham College Intake
The Durham College student intakes for the 2024–2025 academic year are displayed in the tables below:
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Durham College Intake |
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Semester Start |
Application Deadline |
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Fall |
February 1, 2024, |
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Winter |
October 1, 2024, |
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Spring |
February 1, 2024, |
Durham College Courses
Durham College offers a wide variety of courses in several subject areas. It has nine distinct academic institutes and some of the top faculty members to give students an excellent education. The university offers eight different internship opportunities with more than 140 various degree programs. The popular courses are listed below.
Note: The fee structure mentioned is subject to change in accordance with the university's policies. The university reserves the right to modify the fees at any time without prior notice.
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Durham College Course |
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Programs |
Total Annual Fees (INR) |
Total Annual Fees |
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Graduate Certificate, International Business Management |
INR 921928 |
CAD 15,020 |
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Advanced Diploma, Architectural Technology |
INR 921928 |
CAD 15,020 |
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Advanced Diploma, Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management |
INR 921928 |
CAD 15,020 |
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Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technician - Non-Destructive Evaluation |
INR 943042 |
CAD 15,364 |
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Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technician |
INR 943042 |
CAD 15,364 |
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Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design |
INR 971707 |
CAD 15,831 |
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Certificate, Electromechanical Engineering Technology |
INR 943042 |
CAD 15,364 |
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Diploma, Computer Programmer |
INR 870737 |
CAD 14,186 |
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Advanced Diploma, Biomedical Engineering Technology |
INR 943042 |
CAD 15,364 |
Durham College Campus
Durham College has two major campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, respectively, making them excellent campus destinations. A new Pickering Learning campus has just been established for students by Durham College. Different campuses offer a variety of educational programs. Here are some features of this campus of Durham College.
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The Durham College campus in Oshawa is the biggest of the two, with a Campus Recreation and Wellness Center covering 90,000 square feet. The Whitby campus grows by offering programs in culinary arts, horticulture, and skilled crafts.
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Durham College Student Association, which is full of student organizations, extracurricular activities, and events, improves Durham College student life.
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13 intercollegiate teams on campus compete in 9 different sports, such as football, basketball, rugby, and other games, providing opportunities for students to follow their interest in sports.
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The Fast Start program at Durham College is intended for students who possess entrepreneurial abilities. Regular matches are played in eight venues.
Durham College Cost of Living
International students attending Durham College must pay a normal tuition charge of 8000 CAD for a semester. The total expenses are equally affected by lifestyle choices. The monthly cost of living in Canada for international students applying to Durham College is mentioned in the following table:
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Durham College Cost of Living |
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Expense Type |
Costs in CAD |
Costs in INR |
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Housing and accommodation |
500–2,000 |
30,500–1.22 lakhs |
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Food and groceries |
240–480 |
14,815–29,631 |
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Utilities (cable, etc.) |
100 |
6,172 |
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Mobile phone |
50–100 |
3,085–6,172 |
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Health insurance |
75–120 |
4,629–7,406 |
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Entertainment |
120 |
7,406 |
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Transportation |
80–156 |
4,938–9,630 |
Requirements for Study
Undergraduate Programs:
- Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
- Minimum GPA requirement of 2.0
- Some programs may have specific grade or score prerequisites.
- International students may need a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.0.
Postgraduate Programs:
- Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0.
- Some programs may require work experience or additional materials.
- International applicants may need a minimum TOEFL score of 88 or IELTS score of 6.5.
