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New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
For international applicants, the Durham College Canada application fee is CAD 100. This is around INR 6,100. Besides the application fee, the applicants are required to submit the documents too. These are:
- High school transcripts
- High school Diploma (if applicable)
- Post-secondary transcripts (if applicable)
- Post-secondary degree (if applicable)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Passport
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Some of the people who went to Durham College Canada are given below:
Names | Designation |
|---|---|
Patricia O’ Connor | Founding member of the Canadian Association of Aero-medical Transport |
Brandon Nolan | Retired hockey player, Vice President of Ted Nolan Foundation |
Tyler Boyco | Filmmaker and artist popular for making a Robin Williams portrait |
Paul Vessey | COO of Visa USA |
Fred Upshaw | Former president of OPSEU |
Lauren Toyota | Vegan cookbook author and blogger; former Canadian TV personality |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, international students can work part-time while studying at Durham College. Students can work part-time through IWorks program, a work-study programme for international students, or as part-time contract staff through on-campus vendors. However, note that students can only work part-time if their study permit allows it. Students can work up to 20 hours per week for off-campus work in regular school semesters.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, Durham College gives scholarships to international students. A few of the scholarships offered by this college are Academic Excellence Scholarships, Bachelor’s Degree Entrance Scholarships, and English Proficiency Entrance Scholarships. Some of the details of these scholarships are given below:
- English Proficiency Entrance Scholarships: These are awarded on the basis of English language proficiency test results submitted by the applicants. The scholarship amount as per the ELP test results and will be either CAD 1,000 or CAD 1,500
- Academic Excellence Scholarships: Durham College offers this in-course scholarship valued at CAD
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Durham College English Proficiency Entrance scholarships are awarded on the basis of English language proficiency test results submitted. The amount of these scholarships is CAD 1,000 or CAD 1,500. The awards distinction is mentioned below:
Award Up to CAD 1,000 | Award Up to CAD 1,500 |
|---|---|
Grade 12 English final of 80%* | Grade 12 English final of 85%* |
Academic IELTS 7.5 | Academic IELTS 8.0 |
TOEFL iBT of 102 | TOEFL iBT of 110 |
Duolingo 120 | - |
*To be considered for this scholarship, the applicants must submit English language proficiency results at the time of application and fees must be paid by the deadline as mentioned on the Letter of acceptance.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The duration of the Durham College Certificate in Personal Support Worker is two semesters long. Through dedicated faculty, enhanced curriculum, curriculum and skills obtained in the course of study, and implementation of various inter-professional education and similar opportunities, Durham College graduates of this course are well-prepared and job-ready. After pursuing this course, students can work in Group homes, Community service agencies, Retirement homes, Hospitals, etc.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Durham College offers over 145 full-time programs. The types of programs that are offered by this college are Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and some Bachelor’s degrees. Popular programs among international students are the Certificate in Personal Support Worker and the Graduate Certificate in Paralegal. The programs at the college belong to different faculty members and these are listed as follows:
- Faculty of Hospitality & Horticultural Science
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Media, Arts & Design
- Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Social & Communi
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Overall Durham College average salary is CAD 46,490 or INR 28.15 L annually. The highest salary at the college is CAD 140,786 or INR 85.23 L. Mentioned below is Durham College average salary by programme 2023:
Durham College Courses + Specialisations | Average Salary in CAD | Average Salary in INR |
|---|---|---|
Business Administration - HR | CAD 47,391 | INR 28.69 L |
Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management | CAD 52,153 | INR 31.57 L |
Business - Accounting | CAD 39,521 | INR 23.92 L |
Biomedical Engineering Technology | CAD 59,619 | INR 36.09 L |
Chemical Laboratory Technician - Fast Track | CAD 37,199 | INR 22.51 L |
Communicative Disorders Assistant | CAD 51,419 | INR 31.12 L |
Computer Programmer | CAD 59,906 | INR 36.26 L |
Data Analytics for Business Decision-Making | CAD 46,384 | INR 28.08 L |
Dental Hygiene | CAD 71,381 | INR 43.21 L |
Paramedic - Advanced Care | CAD 100,440 | INR 60.80 L |
Practical Nursing | CAD 57,034 | INR 34.52 L |
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Nursing | CAD 75,628 | INR 45.78 L |
Note: The above data is for the year 2019 as the college didn't provide data for the current year.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Some top employers who hire Durham graduates are CN Tower, Haydon House, Lofranco Scarola, LTP Financial, McNeely Kelly Law Firm, Mwangi Law, etc. Mentioned below are the list of some popular employers at DC:
Top Employers of 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Brookside Youth Centre Canadian Auto Workers Union | G4S Secure Green and Spiegel LLP Haydon House HWY-Law Paralegal Services | Lakeridge Health Law Office of D.L. Hoult Lendcare Financial Services Lofranco Scarola |
CN Tower Correctional Service of Canada Crime Prevention Association | Department of National Defence – Military Police Don Menzies Consulting | LTP Financial Mamann Frankel Sandaluk LLP McCarthy Tetrault LLP |
Edward G. Spong Barrister & Solicitor Edward M. Royle & Associates FinePoint Legal Freed Legal Services | In-Law Paralegal John Howard Society JVS Toronto Kinark Child and Family Services | OTT Legal Services Oudit Rai Law Office Park Place for Youth Port Hope Police Service |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Durham College placement rate is 84% and graduates get job offers from Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. Durham graduates get employment in popular job functions and profiles. Financial Services is one of the popular job profiles among SC graduates. Mentioned below are the Durham College placement stats by jobs 2024:
Activity | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Financial Services | INR 1.22 Cr |
Finance Control & Strategy | INR 56.90 L |
IT & Software Development | INR 32.08 L |
Note: The above information is sourced from an unofficial website and it is subject to change.
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