Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology

Centennial College is Ontario's first public college, established in 1966. The college has gone through a huge transformation over the past 54 years, becoming one of the most culturally diverse institutions in Canada. Today, Centennial College is one of the most chosen institutes amongst international students.

With five campuses and seven specialised academic schools, Centennial offers more than 160 diploma, degree and graduate programmes in Business; Engineering Technology and Applied Science; Communications, Media, Arts and Design; Health and Community Studies; Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts; and Transportation. These programmes promote experiential learning with laboratory instruction, co-op education, and industry placements.

The college has hosted over 50,000 international students and is currently home to 27,000 full-time students, including over 12,000 international students from 126 countries. Students can choose from ministry-approved courses, structured based on industry requirements. These job-aligned courses highly benefit students at Centennial. More than 90% of employers are either satisfied or very satisfied with Centennial graduates.

Many Centennial programmes provide eligibility for designations from Canadian professional associations, and its industry connections help students network with employers. The college has more than 800 Program Advisory Committees (PAC) member organisations, including Air Canada, IBM, Microsoft, Samsung, Facebook, Salesforce, Canadian Press, Globe and Mail, Mazda, Harley Davidson, and Sun Life Financial Inc.

Centennial educates students for career success and prepares them for a global marketplace.

Centennial College is a public college which abides by strict educational standards as outlined by The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development in Ontario. Through the application of Canada's high academic standards and quality controls, the college ensures a high quality of education, which is recognised on a global scale, benefitting the future career prospects of Centennial students.

Centennial is the top college in Toronto for student satisfaction. International students at Centennial College report high satisfaction, with Expertise of Faculty: 91% and Campus Environment: 94%. Not surprisingly, 96% of Centennial international students surveyed feel engaged with their studies!
"The professors not only taught about things related to the field but also taught in context with the current industry. The Canadian college teaching style involves hands-on projects with opportunities to learn from your mistakes," says Mara Antonela, an Interactive Media Management student from Italy.

Centennial students receive cutting-edge education and learn from experts in their field. For example, in-demand knowledge and skills needed to start a career in Canada's booming Big Data analytics industry are taught by a Centennial College professor with over 20 years of analytics experience at companies like Capital One, in roles such as the Director of Data Analysis, Risk Capital and Analytics.

The faculty have been working with the Centre for Global Citizenship, Education & Inclusion to integrate Global Citizenship and Equity learning outcomes into the curriculum, designed for specific programmes and industries. Students will learn valuable leadership skills such as global citizenship, personal and social responsibility, intercultural intelligence and strategic communication. The Leadership Passport programme even allows Centennial students to gain a distinction in Leadership to further enhance their employability prospects.

Centennial College welcomes students in their pursuit of an incredible international education experience. The college offers many unique opportunities, like applied research and global experiences.

Centennial students are exposed to world-class opportunities to work on research projects through Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services (ARIES). These projects are funded through federal and provincial research grants, investment by industry partners and the college itself. In the last year, over CAD 7 million was provided to support the excellent research experience at Centennial. Students can work in paid research positions in fields such as environmental sciences, sustainable energy, animation and gaming, wireless networking, digital media, hospitality, aviation and automation and global citizenship. Of the over 125 community colleges in Canada, Centennial ranked 2^nd in 2018 for the number of college students employed and paid for conducting applied research activities. Areas of strength include Centennial's Wearable Interactive Mobile Technology Access Centre in Health, and aerospace and advanced manufacturing research activity.

Global experience opportunities offer funding and support for experiences abroad, including international internships, semester exchanges, faculty lead international programs, short-term service-learning projects, language and culture learning, and international conferences and competitions.

Skills competitions are unique opportunities for top students to demonstrate that they are the best in their field. Centennial has earned the coveted Skills 2018 College of Distinction Trophy. At the 2019 Skills Ontario Competition, Centennial students competed in 26 categories and won 16 medals in areas such as baking, IT &network support, web design & development, computer aided manufacturing, and coding. Team Centennial went on to win two gold and one silver medal at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition!

Dedicated international student services

International Student Advisors and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC's) make it easy to get expert advice onwork permits, immigration matters, and newcomer support.

Career services and co-operative education

Employment Advisors offer personalised job search support with resume, interview preparation and portfolio development, and host workshops, career fairs, and networking events on campus.

International student ambassador programme

Centennial's International Student Ambassador (CISA) program connects student leaders with new and returning international students to offer peer support and mentoring. Students can see CISAs on and off-campus at events like orientation, social and cultural activities, and field trips.

International education leadership

Centennial received the Gold Medal for Leadership Development at the 2018 World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence. Centennial also received the 2016 Gold Medal for Internationalization Excellence from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).

International student success

International students have excellent resources for academic support. 92% of postgraduate students complete their programme at Centennial College and graduate successfully!

International student speak

"During the three months I was an intern here, I was able to put into practice what I learned in the classroom, and today I am the Division Manager for the division where I interned." - Asha Ponnachan, International Business Management (India)

Centennial College works very closely with business and industry to ensure programmes are relevant to the changing workplace and the needs of employers. Graduates of Centennial are job ready. Over 90% of employers revealed that they are either satisfied or very satisfied after hiring graduates from the institution.

Furthermore, Centennial's academic programmes and credentials are globally recognized, securing 313 Degree Pathways and 31 Master's Degree Pathways. Established university pathways include:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Master Programmes (MBA)
• Master in International Business Development (MAIB)
• Master of Science Technology Management, and more…

As an internationally recognized institution, Centennial has partnerships with 120 institutions across 28 countries. Centennial's university partners in Canada include the University of Toronto, Brock University, Trent University, Carleton University, Ryerson University, Vancouver Island University, and more.

Of the students who pursue pathways to further study after graduating from Centennial College, the percentage of students who believe Centennial College prepared them for their next programme is over 90% for most of Centennial's academic schools.

New Downsview Campus for Aerospace and Aviation

Canada ranks fifth in the world as a global aerospace supplier. This CAD 72-million campus is the first step towards creating an aerospace training and research hub for the development of new technologies in Ontario. The project receives CAD 18.4 million in national Strategic Investment Funds (SIF), and CAD 25.8 million from the Ontario provincial government. After more than a decade of close collaboration in support of aerospace education, skills training, and research and development, Centennial College dedicated its new campus at Downsview Park to Bombardier Aerospace in January 2019.

As the global demand continues to grow, The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation will prepare the next generation of aerospace technicians and technologists, like Arnold Malunda, Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology student from Tanzania. "I chose this program because ever since I was young, I have always been fascinated with aircraft and how they work. I chose Centennial College because the new Downsview campus is really out of this world. It's amazing and has all the equipment you need for successful graduation," he says.

Centennial students gain experience working on the most advanced technology in the industry. With a new Bombardier Global 7500 business jet donation, students get hands-on training on the prototype of the world's largest and longest-range purpose-built business jet with the industry's most advanced avionics and airframe features, including high-performance wings.

New programmes at Centennial College:

• Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Business Analytics and Insights - Canadian Context
• Software Engineering Technology - Artificial Intelligence
• Child and Youth Care
• Paralegal - Court and Tribunal Agent
• Cybersecurity
• Food Tourism
• Food Media

Centennial College has five campuses and seven specialized academic schools, offering more than 160 diploma, advanced diploma, degree, and graduate programmes.

School of Advancement

This school offers specialized courses that help students improve their English, communication skills, learning, and research skills, and prepare them for further study in college or university.

The Business School

Whether it's negotiating a deal, creating advertisements, or advising someone on the best financial path to take, the learning style is very hands-on; from class projects to work placements.

Communications, Media, Arts, and Design

The Story Arts Centre has the tools to help students make their art, including television and radio studios, animation, game, visual effects and arts studios, a state-of-the-art newsroom, and more.

School of Community and Health Studies

Under the guidance of industry experienced instructors, students will gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories and simulated environments.

School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science (SETAS)

The Canadian Technology Accreditation Board has recognized 25 programmes in SETAS, the largest number of nationally accredited programmes of any college in Canada.

School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts

The school features a full-service restaurant, event centre, hotel-style guest rooms, state-of-the-art culinary labs, commercial baking and pastry labs, and interactive classrooms. Experiential learning opportunities help students gain valuable hands-on experience before entering the industry.

School of Transportation

This school is Canada's largest transportation training facility with more than CAD 30-million worth of aircraft, vehicles, and equipment. Industry partners include General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Air Canada.