Humber College in Canada

Humber College in Canada

Study in Canada is good option as in the Global Marketplace, Canada is considered a Wealthy, High-Tech industrial country with an exceptional standard of living. With more than 35 million people and over 100 cultures represented, Canada is a dynamic and exciting place to study, live and work.

History of Humbler College

In the early years of Toronto, the Humber River provided the local industry with the energy source and communications link it needed to flourish. In 1967, Humber College took on that heritage, dedicating itself to the communication of ideas and energy that would foster lifelong learning.

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAATs) were established by provincial legislation in 1967 in response to the need for a skilled workforce. The mandate of CAATs was to provide accessibly, quality career education and training to enhance the social and economic development of Ontario and to meet local, regional, and global marketplace demand.

1967 - Humber’s first few hundred students began classes in the skilled trades.

The 1970s - Humber developed into a comprehensive postsecondary institution, providing education through Schools of Applied Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Health Sciences, Human Studies, and Technology.

The 1980s - Humber’s first few hundred students began classes in the skilled trades.

The 1990s - Humber was the first college to offer graduate certificates to university graduates who, after completing a general arts or science degree, required specific, job-related training. The college began planning to respond to the needs of a more global, information-based workplace.

2001 - Following provincial Ministry consent, Humber began offering the University of New Brunswick-Humber collaborative Bachelor of Nursing degree. Today, it is the largest Bachelor of Nursing program in Ontario.

2002 - Humber welcomed the inaugural class of the University of Guelph-Humber, which offers integrated degree-diploma programs through a partnership between the University of Guelph and Humber College.

2003 - On February 10, 2003, the provincial Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities designated Humber College as an Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. This designation enabled Humber to develop and offer bachelor degrees. The objective was to offer up to 15 percent of programming in baccalaureate degrees.

2006 - Humber adopted a new vision - "Humber - Excellence in polytechnic education."

2007 - The first graduates of Humber degrees entered the workforce after successful work placements in their chosen sector. Humber also grew its commitment to applied research.

2008 - With 12-degree programs, Humber enrolled 24 percent - or one in four - students taking a degree program at all Ontario colleges. 

2009 - Humber continued the revitalization of the Lakeshore Campus with the opening of the Centre for Justice Leadership. It also opened the 95,000 square foot Centre for Trades & Technology facility.

2010 - Humber is recognized for sustainability leadership by the City of Toronto’s Better Buildings Partnership, opens The Business School’s Fashion Institute and the Humber Arts & Media Studios at Lakeshore Campus.

2011 - Humber hosts the first TEDx event at a Canadian college, opens the LEED Silver-standard Lakeshore Commons, and is named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada, Inc.

2015 - Humber opens the Learning Resource Commons (LRC), a 264,000-square-foot building serving as a hub for student services and the new main entrance to the North Campus.

English Proficiency

Since all activities (lectures, seminars, laboratories, etc.) at Humber are conducted in English, all students must possess strong English writing, Comprehension and Speaking Skills to prepare them for the rigors of the academic curriculum and any workplace components of the program (such as co-op placements).

If English is not a student’s first language, or if their previous education was in another language, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by completing and submitting the results of one of the following evaluation methods at the level relative to their applied programs.

For any program level, a minimum of three years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country. Where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses. 

For any program level, a minimum of two full years of successful study in an accredited university degree program or two full years of successful study in an accredited college diploma program in a country or in a postsecondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

Humber College Intakes

Humber has 3 intakes - September, January, and May (Selected courses)

Scholarship

International Entrance Scholarship

This entrance scholarship is available for Diploma, Advanced Diploma students joining Humber in January 2021.

This Scholarship incentive will equate to CAD 2,000 off student’s tuition fees over their first year of studies.

Further details of this scholarship are:

This merit scholarship is for students with a high academic qualification (students with GPA 75%+ and 6.5+ IELTS) looking to be rewarded for their performance in the senior year of high school, college, or university.

A total of 20 eligible new international students will be awarded a C$2,000 scholarship.*

Scholarships will be awarded on the first-come, first-served basis for students that received their Letter of Acceptance and confirmed their offer before August 15th, 2020.

Awards for EAP Graduates

Graduates of Humber’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Certificate Program (Level 8) are also eligible for awards. These awards are based on the following criteria:

GPA

Significant improvement in all areas of English language development, and Characteristics of respect, support, and cross-cultural communication within the Humber community.

These awards are only available to EAP graduates who have begun a degree program at Humber College. EAP graduates do not need to apply for these awards. Faculty nominates recipients each fall semester, and the recipients are notified in November.

Additional Awards, Bursaries & Scholarship

In addition to the scholarships offered by the International Centre, there are other awards, bursaries, and scholarships available to international students from Humber and external, government, corporate, or community organizations. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.

Programs in Humber College

Our wide range of credentials including Bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, postgraduate programs, and English programs allows you to choose the program that's best suited to your specific needs.

More than 170 Full-Time Programs, 40 Fields of Study, 16 Degree Programs and growing are spread in 8 Academic Schools.