Holland College

Getting into Holland College is not difficult. The college has an acceptance rate of around 77% which shows that students with qualifying basic criteria are likely to gain admission to the college. The college is not overly competitive. It typically requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or equivalent for admission. However, specific programs may have higher GPA requirements. Students are required to submit High school/post-secondary transcripts and International students are required to English proficiency test scores if applicable. 

 Holland College is a publicly funded post-secondary institution with ISO 9001:2008 certification and its programs are nationally accredited. The College ranks 18th of 90 organizations in the Narrative Research database, and 15th of 46 organizations in Prince Edward Island. It is a community college with an acceptance rate of around 77%.

Holland College does not typically appear in global university rankings but is recognised for its strong reputation in Canada, particularly in Atlantic Canada and Prince Edward Island. The College ranks 18th of 90 organizations in the Narrative Research database, and 15th of 46 organizations in Prince Edward Island.

International students applying to undergraduate programs have to pay tuition fees of CAD 4,160 (INR 2,54,104) to 12,820 (INR 7,83,080). The application fee is CAD 100 (INR 6,108). An estimated cost of attendance at Holland College is outlined below:

Diploma in Accounting Technology at Holland College is a two-year program. In this programme students learn all aspects of financial accounting, personal taxation, cost accounting, business law, and corporate taxation. Some of the jobs and salary range for Accounting graduates in Canada are outlined below:

The most preferred course by Indian students at Holland College is Diploma in Computer Information Systems. It is a two-year programme in which students learn how to analyze, design, develop, and test information systems including web pages, web applications, desktop applications, and mobile apps. The average CIS salary in Canada is $88,656  Entry-level positions start at $72,205 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $129,349 per year. Some of the job roles and estimated CIS graduate salaries in Canada are as follows:

The application fee for international students at Holland College is CAD 100 (INR 6,108) and that for Canadian students is $50. Students can pay the application fee online through the Holland College application portal once they have completed filling out their application and uploading the necessary documents. 

Students are required to have a student permit to study in Canada. The following are the documents required to apply for Canada Student Visa-

1. Valid Passport
2. Proof of Acceptance by a Designated Learning Institution 
3. Proof of Funds: 
4. Passport Size Photograph:
5. Immigration Medical Examination
6. English Language Proficiency Exam Score
7. Statement of Purpose
8. Provincial Attestation Letter  (For UG or Non-Degree Courses) 

Holland College provides scholarships, bursaries, and awards to all international students. Every year, hundreds of students receive scholarships of more than USD 500,000 (INR 4Cr). To avail of Holland scholarships, international students have to apply for it via online application. For some scholarships, online applications are considered whereas some scholarship demands further materials, such as a transcript, biography, or an account of your extracurricular activities. (USD1=INR 83)