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PGCert in Cyber Security

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, PGCert in Cyber Security is a postgraduate certificate in Cyber Security programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,932 per year (CAD 12,761 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Cyber Security
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 12,761 / year
International tuition: CAD 27,932 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: georgebrown.ca ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This postgraduate certificate admits a two-year college diploma or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or a related field; alternatively, a two- or three-year diploma or bachelor's degree in any field is accepted with at least one year of related work experience, evidenced by a resume filed through Ontario Colleges or, for international applicants, the George Brown Online Application System. English-language proficiency is essential: applicants with international transcripts who do not submit test results must test at the college level in George Brown's own English assessment. The programme page points to the College's English Proficiency chart, whose Postgraduate-tier minimums are IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum 22 per skill), PTE Academic 60 (minimum 55 per skill), CAEL 70 overall (writing 60), or Duolingo 120 (minimum 100 production).

Application Details

Start Date: January and September
Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 175
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Cyber Security award?

George Brown College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Cyber Security on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Cyber Security take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does PGCert in Cyber Security cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,932 per year (CAD 12,761 per year for local students).

Can PGCert in Cyber Security be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is PGCert in Cyber Security taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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