Ontario Colleges
col·lege
/ˈkälij/
An Ontario educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training. Synonyms: educational institution, training establishment, center of learning, seat of learning.
The landscape of Colleges in Ontario is not flat but rather contains a hierarchy of institutions. Colleges in Ontario are loosely broken up into three distinct groups:
- Degree Colleges (or Universities) – Offer professional programs such as Engineering, Medicine, Chemistry, Law, Pharmacy etc. To avoid confusion with other types of colleges we have placed degree colleges or Universities at this site.
- Community Colleges ( or Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology) – Offer vocational or trade programs such as plumbing, automotive, Network Administration etc. Community Colleges are publicly funded, and often have programs that lead to a technician or technologist diploma after two/three years respectively.
- Private Colleges – Offer vocational or trade programs like Community Colleges but typically at an accelerated rate. In many cases programs last months not years.
When picking a college; do the hard research and attend based on accreditation, programs and student reviews. Control your destiny and navigate your future wisely. Choose the college that is best for you.