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Diploma, Engineering and architecture. Georgian College - Barrie, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
Advanced College Diploma - Architectural Technology (ARTE) (Co-op) is a diploma program in engineering and architecture at Georgian College - Barrie, a public institution in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1967.
First-year tuition is listed at 14,290 CAD and the application fee at 102 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2028.
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 Georgian College - Barrie typically receive a decision in 5 days and 4 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 37,840 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 | 14,290 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 102 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 37,840 CAD |
Our directory lists 321 diploma programs in engineering and architecture at 72 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 17,289 CAD, and the middle half cost between 14,633 CAD and 20,472 CAD.
At 14,290 CAD, Advanced College Diploma - Architectural Technology (ARTE) (Co-op) is 17% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 10,260 CAD to 37,950 CAD.
If budget matters, these diploma programs in engineering and architecture have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| College Diploma - Automotive Technology | New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, Moncton | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Building Engineering Technology | New Brunswick Community College - Fredericton, Fredericton | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) | New Brunswick Community College - Saint John, Saint John | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Power Engineering Technology | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Corner Brook, Corner Brook | 11,010 CAD |
| College Diploma - Welding Engineering Technician | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Burin, Burin Bay Arm | 11,017 CAD |
| College Diploma - Architectural Engineering Technology | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Ridge Road, St. John's | 11,156 CAD |
Working back from a Jan 2028 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 |
|---|---|
| March 2027 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| May 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| July 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| September 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| December 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Georgian College - Barrie sets the exact entry requirements for Advanced College Diploma - Architectural Technology (ARTE) (Co-op). For a diploma, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 14,290 CAD. Living costs are extra; Georgian College - Barrie estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 102 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2028. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a 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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