Sheridan College offers General Arts and Science - University Profile (Certificate), a certificate in Liberal Arts programme in Oakville, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,670 per year (CAD 4,713 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,713 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,670 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Pursue a liberal arts and science education with confidence.Program OverviewGet the skills you need to move ahead on your educational journeyIn Sheridan's General Arts and Science certificate program, you'll build on your academic and critical thinking skills, giving you the qualifications and confidence that you need to pursue further education in a liberal arts and science field. Learning in a creative and innovative classroom environment, you'll gain meaningful and practical learning experiences that will set you up for success.Narrow down your interests and identify your strengthsOur General Arts and Science certificate program gives you the opportunity to: Get comfortable in a postsecondary learning environment. Develop confidence and build strong academic and communication skills. Explore a variety of subjects and career paths. Define your academic, career and personal goals. Earn transfer credits that can be applied to future studies. Why Sheridan?At Sheridan, you'll enjoy: Small classes (maximum of 40 students). Exposure to six fields of study in one year. Instructors who are highly qualified in their fields. Your own personal academic adviser. Follow the school of Social and Life Sciences on social media: Sheridan_SSLS on Instagram Sheridan_SSLS on Twitter (X) SheridanSSLS on Facebook PGAUC
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including English, Grade 12 at the ENG4C or ENG4U level. Applicants aged 19 or older who lack these prerequisites may apply as mature students; they may pursue assessment testing or a preparatory course through Sheridan's Academic Upgrading program. Selection ranks the average of an applicant's six highest senior-level credits, including the required courses. Sheridan's institution-wide English proficiency requirement for certificate and diploma programs applies to applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with no section below 20 (a redesigned iBT scale applies from 2026), PTE Academic 58 with no section below 49, Duolingo English Test 105 with no subscore below 85, or CAEL 60 with no section below 50.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and offers can go out from 1 November 2026, with portfolio- and audition-based programmes deciding later in March; accepted offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2027. Winter and Spring/Summer 2027 entry use the same portal but Sheridan publishes no fixed equal-consideration date for them and reviews those on an ongoing basis. International applicants apply directly through Sheridan's own International Application Portal, not ontariocolleges.ca; the college publishes no fixed international deadline and admits on a rolling, space-permitting basis, so early application is advised for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
