George Brown College

Since 1984, the George Brown College Foundation has helped support the needs of our diverse student population to keep education accessible to all. We do this by raising money for student scholarships and bursaries, as well as for transformational initiatives that strengthen the College's ability to offer programs for specific industries and professions.

Your contributions help to ensure that George Brown College can continue to provide students with the tools and skills they need to succeed, and support the economic, cultural and social well-being of Toronto and the surrounding region.

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.

WHO WAS GEORGE BROWN?

George Brown (1818-1880) was a 19th-century Scottish-born Canadian politician, newspaper publisher (he founded The Globe, precursor to The Globe and Mail) and was one of the Fathers of Confederation. An essential figure in the formation of Canada, Brown was a strong believer in public education.

Our full-time program guide is posted with program descriptions, start dates, and current availability

We understand the important role guidance counsellors play in helping high school students choose the best program and the right college. Here you’ll find important information and quick links to help you advise your students on options available to them at George Brown College.

QUICK STATS

31,328  full-time students

172  full-time programs
(includes certificate, diploma, degree and graduate certificate credentials)

100%   of full-time programs offer experiential learning*

89 – percentage of employers satisfied with George Brown graduates they’ve hired

90 – number of companies and organizations we worked with on applied research projects, prototyping, designing and testing new products and services in 2019-20 

1,588 – number of scholarships dispersed to students — the largest amount in our Foundation's history.**

There’s always something exciting happening in downtown Toronto and our campuses and student residence are right in the heart of the city.

There are many ways to get involved on campus, including joining a club,playing sports  or participating in  Student Life initiatives.  When class ends, students are close to amazing off-campus events and attractions around Toronto.

The future of George Brown College presents a range of exciting possibilities as we prepare students for a world of constant change—as economic transformations, climate change, urbanization and disruptive technologies continue to shake up established industries.

We've formulated a long-term perspective and vision that will guide us toward the George Brown College of 2030, and, at the same time, ensure that we deliver on the strategy to take us to 2026.

Campuses:

The college also has other locations in Toronto where students attend classes

1. Toronto Metropolitan University Location  - The Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health (School of Early Childhood)
2. Sunnybrook Centre for Independent Living  (Prosthetic & Orthotic Programs)
3.  The Young Centre for the Performing Arts (School of Media & Performing Arts)
4. Fashion Exchange  (School of Fashion & Jewellery)

Student Residence

1. George Brown College Student Residence,The George 
2. Casa Loma Campus 
3. Waterfront Campus
4. St.James Campus

EVENTS

We offer a variety of lectures, seminars, speakers, competitions, parties and athletics activities that you don’t want to miss out on. View our upcoming events and register online.

NEWS MEDIA

All of the  media resources you need at your fingertips. Access news releases, photos and contact information for George Brown experts in any field.

PROGRAM DELIVERY DEFINITIONS:

Choice: Choice between hybrid, online, or on-campus delivery (subject to availability).
Hybrid: A mix of online and on-campus delivery. Labs and placements are usually on-campus or in-person.
On Campus: All courses fully on campus.
Online: All courses fully online.

SPECIAL NOTICES:

• Courses in Business programs are scheduled Mondays to Fridays and may begin at 8 am; others may run until 9 pm. On Saturdays, beginning at 8 am and running until 6 pm. Students are encouraged to register early for their courses to secure a timetable that best fits their schedules.
• Computer Systems Technician (T141), Computer Systems Technology (T147), Game - Programming (T163), and Computer Programming and Analysis (T177) — All Semester 1 courses will be delivered on campus, except for the lecture portion of COMP 1151, 1234, and 1236 which will be delivered online.
• Early Childhood Education — Most courses will be delivered on campus, however students may have one online course.
• Postgraduate Business Programs — Postgraduate programs in the Centre for Business (B400-series) will be delivered on campus, except for courses that require a lab or courses with guest speakers which will continue to be delivered online.
• Health Informatics (T402) — Semesters 1 and 2 will be delivered on campus, except for COMP 4080 which will be delivered online.
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (B302) - Semester 2 will be delivered fully on campus except for BBUS1106 which will be online.
• Honors Bachelor of Commerce (B322) - Semester 8 will be delivered fully on campus except for BBUS4001 which will be online.

Programs:

• Game-Programing( T163)
• Cyber Security
• Computer System Technology
• Computer Programming and Analysis
• Wireless Networking
• Health Informatics
• Blockchain Development 
• Graphic Design
• Commercial Design