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Certificate, Hospitality and tourism. Assiniboine College, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
College Certificate - Professional Cooking is a certificate program in hospitality and tourism at Assiniboine College, a public institution in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1961.
First-year tuition is listed at 20,915 CAD and the application fee at 205 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is May 2027.
Applications to Assiniboine College typically receive a decision in 5 days and 21 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 44,568 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 20,915 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 205 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 44,568 CAD |
Our directory lists 31 certificate programs in hospitality and tourism at 26 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 16,255 CAD, and the middle half cost between 10,400 CAD and 20,915 CAD.
At 20,915 CAD, College Certificate - Professional Cooking is 29% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 9,900 CAD to 29,955 CAD.
If budget matters, these certificate programs in hospitality and tourism have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| University Certificate - Culinary Arts | Yukon University, Whitehorse | 9,900 CAD |
| College Certificate - Cook | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Bay St. George, Stephenville | 10,116 CAD |
| College Certificate - Cook | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Bonavista, Bonavista | 10,116 CAD |
| College Certificate - Cook | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Prince Philip Drive, St. John's | 10,116 CAD |
| College Certificate - Culinary Arts | New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, Moncton | 10,260 CAD |
| College Certificate - Culinary Arts | New Brunswick Community College - St. Andrews, St. Andrews | 10,260 CAD |
Working back from a May 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| September 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| November 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| January 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| April 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Assiniboine College sets the exact entry requirements for College Certificate - Professional Cooking. For a certificate, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 20,915 CAD. Living costs are extra; Assiniboine College estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 205 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is May 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a certificate. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Assiniboine College, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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