Fanshawe College

London, Canada Founded 1967

Updated Sep 2026

Overview

English Name: Fanshawe College
Founded: 1967
Institution Type: College
Around Fanshawe College campus

Fanshawe College is a public college of applied arts and technology in London, Ontario, founded in 1967.

It serves approximately 43,000 students annually across a main London campus and regional campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas, and Woodstock.

The college offers more than 220 diploma, certificate, degree, and apprenticeship programs delivered through ten academic schools spanning business, health sciences, information technology, skilled trades, aviation, arts, and community services. Fanshawe's main London campus spans roughly 100 acres and 11 buildings, and recent capital investment includes the Innovation Village complex (2024), housing collaborative workspaces and VR/multimedia labs, and the Don Crich Skilled Trades Accelerator (2023).

The college maintains articulation and pathway agreements with more than 60 institutions across 10 countries and reports an alumni network exceeding 250,000 graduates.

Fanshawe runs a trimester academic calendar with Fall (September), Winter (January), and Summer (May) intakes; domestic admission is processed through Ontario's centralized ontariocolleges.ca portal, while international applicants are handled through a separate stream managed by the college's International Centre. International tuition is set on a fully program-specific basis rather than a single flat rate, published per program on each program's official 'Tuition Summary' page.

Location & Contact

Where Fanshawe College sits geographically, plus the contact channels students use during admissions. Alumni-office inquiries are separate from admissions and have their own contact page.

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Academic Details

Enrolment scale, staff balance, and accreditation context for Fanshawe College are below. Female student percentage signals admissions reach and shapes the student-life environment.

Academic Year: Trimester system: Fall (September), Winter (January), Summer (May) intakes
Admission Requirements: HOW TO APPLY — Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees) do not apply to Fanshawe directly: full-time applications go through the provincial portal at ontariocolleges.ca. International applicants apply straight to Fanshawe on the college's own international application and pay a CAD 100 application fee; a tuition deposit may be required before the Provincial Attestation Letter needed for a study permit is issued. ACADEMIC ENTRY (domestic) — Certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas: an Ontario Secondary School Diploma carrying at least four Grade 12 courses at the College (C), Mixed (M) or University (U) level, or an Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate, or an equivalent secondary school diploma from outside Ontario. Four-year honours degrees: an OSSD carrying at least six Grade 12 M or U courses, plus a final average of at least 65% across the strongest six of those courses. Graduate certificates: a completed post-secondary credential, with some programs also weighing relevant work experience. Mature applicants — at least 19 by the first day of class and two years clear of high school — may be admitted without the diploma itself provided they hold credit in every course a program lists as an entry requirement. Most programs add their own required courses and higher minimum grades on top of this baseline. ACADEMIC ENTRY (international) — The same credential levels apply, with the applicant's own secondary or post-secondary qualifications assessed against the Ontario equivalents; Fanshawe publishes country-by-country equivalencies inside each program page. ENGLISH (required of any applicant whose first language is not English; results must be under two years old) — Minimums differ by credential level. Certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band under 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (pre-2026 scale), PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105 overall with no sub-score under 95, CAEL 60 overall with 50 per band and 80 in listening, Cambridge English 169 overall with 162 per skill, LanguageCert Academic 65 overall with 60 per skill. Degrees and graduate certificates: IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE 59, Duolingo 120 with no sub-score under 105, CAEL 70 with 60 per band, Cambridge 176 with 169 per skill, LanguageCert 70 with 65 per skill. Health-career programs (Dental Hygiene, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapy, Practical Nursing, Medical Radiation Technology, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, and the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing): IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in reading and listening and 7.0 in writing and speaking, TOEFL iBT 92 (22 writing, 26 speaking, 20 reading, 20 listening), PTE 65, Duolingo 135 with literacy at least 130 and no other sub-score under 125, CAEL 70 in writing, reading and speaking with 80 in listening, Cambridge 185 with 176 per skill and 185 in listening. Several programs are published as exceptions: Business Fundamentals accepts IELTS 5.5 with no band under 5.0 or PTE 47; 911 and Public Safety Communications (PSC1) matches the diploma-level IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge scores but sets CAEL higher, at 70 in writing, reading and speaking with 80 in listening, and publishes no Duolingo or LanguageCert option; and Pharmacy Technician asks for IELTS 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking with 6.5 in writing. Because a number of programs set their own figures, confirm the score on the page of the program you are applying to. The test can be waived for applicants with a Canadian Grade 12 English credit at college or university level (health-career programs instead require Canadian English credits across Grades 9 to 12), for applicants from countries where English is the primary official language, and for holders of at least two years of credentials taught in English at an accredited institution and completed within the past two years.
Total Students: 43,000
Campus Setting: Urban

Academic Structures

Each constituent academic unit at Fanshawe College is captured below — including research centres alongside teaching faculties. Research centres often signal the institution's strategic priorities.

Unit 10 items
  • Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology and Design
  • Lawrence Kinlin School of Business
  • Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology
  • School of Advanced Manufacturing, Science and Transportation
  • School of Arts and Language
  • School of Community Studies
  • School of Health Sciences & Public Safety
  • School of Hospitality & Creative Industries
  • School of Information Technology
  • School of Nursing

Programs Offered

All active programmes at Fanshawe College are listed by degree level. Cross-reference against the divisions section to identify which faculty owns each programme — that determines admissions handling.

210 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

Bachelor's Degree 27 programmes

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Certificate 33 programmes

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Diploma 82 programmes

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Higher Diploma 27 programmes

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Postgraduate Certificate 41 programmes

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How to apply to Fanshawe College

Five steps that capture how most applications to Fanshawe College flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Fanshawe College offers 210 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Each programme at Fanshawe College has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Apply directly via Fanshawe College's online portal at www.fanshawec.ca. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fanshawe College

Frequently asked questions about Fanshawe College, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.

When was Fanshawe College founded?

Fanshawe College was established in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).

Where can I find Fanshawe College?

The institution is located in London, Canada.

How many students does Fanshawe College have?

The institution has a student body of 43,000.

What is Fanshawe College's academic structure?

Fanshawe College is organised into 10 academic units across its disciplines.

How do I find Fanshawe College online?

You can find Fanshawe College online at www.fanshawec.ca.

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