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Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees

Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees is a certificate in Upgrading/upskilling programme taught at Humber College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,589 per total (CAD 4,334 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Upgrading/upskilling

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,334 / total

International tuition: CAD 18,589 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: humber.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This two-semester certificate works as an exploratory programme, building the academic skills needed to progress from certificate-level study toward degree-level study. Along the way, it lets students sample subject areas across fields including applied sciences, health and wellness, media and creative arts, and business.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry is via Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent); no further named electives are specified. Post-admission testing in writing and basic mathematics is required, and applicants may be counselled into an alternative program based on results; mature-student, college-transfer and university-transfer routes are also accepted. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber's English Language Proficiency Policy, which for certificate programs sets a minimum IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or PTE Academic 53-57. Canadian citizens and permanent residents educated abroad must supply an ICAS or WES credential evaluation as applicable.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons) apply via ontariocolleges.ca. For Fall 2027 entry, applications open early October 2026, with Humber offers beginning as early as November 2026. Highly competitive programs use an equal-consideration deadline of 1 February 2027: applications received by then are assessed together with no earlier offers; later applications are reviewed first-come, first-served while space remains. Fall 2027 offer acceptance is due 1 May 2027. International applicants apply directly through the Humber Web Application and are reviewed on a rolling basis, up to one year before their intended start term; no fixed international deadline is published, and applying for a study permit 3-5 months before the start date is recommended. No separate Winter/Spring institution-wide dates are published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Humber College

Type: College

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1968

Students: 66,760

Programs: 240

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees award?

Humber College awards a Certificate in the field of Upgrading/upskilling on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,589 per total (CAD 4,334 per total for local students).

Can Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Humber College.

What language is Cert in General Arts and Science - Pathways to Diplomas and Degrees taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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