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Postgraduate certificate or diploma, General studies. Fanshawe College - Downtown, London, Ontario, Canada.
Graduate Certificate - Food Processing - Product Development (FPD1) (Optional Co-op) is a postgraduate certificate or diploma program in general studies at Fanshawe College - Downtown, a public institution in London, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1967.
First-year tuition is listed at 15,784 CAD and the application fee at 100 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
The program name shows a co-op option, which normally means paid work terms with employers as part of the course. Ask the school how co-op places are allocated.
Applications to Fanshawe College - Downtown typically receive a decision in 4 days and 12 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 39,332 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 | 15,784 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 100 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 39,332 CAD |
Our directory lists 82 postgraduate certificate or diploma programs in general studies at 42 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 19,138 CAD, and the middle half cost between 16,178 CAD and 23,406 CAD.
At 15,784 CAD, Graduate Certificate - Food Processing - Product Development (FPD1) (Optional Co-op) is 18% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 3,850 CAD to 34,880 CAD.
If budget matters, these postgraduate certificate or diploma programs in general studies have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma - Rural Development | Brandon University, Brandon | 3,850 CAD |
| Post-Graduate Diploma - GIS Applications Specialist | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Corner Brook, Corner Brook | 11,156 CAD |
| Postgraduate Diploma - Pastoral Thanatology | Tyndale University, Toronto | 11,340 CAD |
| Post-Graduate Diploma - Pedorthics | Western Continuing Studies, London | 15,000 CAD |
| Graduate Certificate - Public Relations (PRPD) | Cambrian College, Sudbury | 15,218 CAD |
| Graduate Certificate - Clinical Kinesiology (PCKNS) | Sheridan College - Davis, Brampton | 15,450 CAD |
Working back from a Sept 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 |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Fanshawe College - Downtown sets the exact entry requirements for Graduate Certificate - Food Processing - Product Development (FPD1) (Optional Co-op). For a postgraduate certificate or diploma, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 15,784 CAD. Living costs are extra; Fanshawe College - Downtown estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 100 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a postgraduate certificate or diploma. 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.
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