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Certificate, Arts, design and media. St. Clair College - Windsor Campus, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
College Certificate - General Arts and Science (C862) is a certificate program in arts, design and media at St. Clair College - Windsor Campus, a public institution in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1966.
First-year tuition is listed at 15,411 CAD and the application fee at 125 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2028.
Applications to St. Clair College - Windsor Campus typically receive a decision in 2 days and 39 minutes, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 38,984 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 | 15,411 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 125 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 38,984 CAD |
Our directory lists 101 certificate programs in arts, design and media at 55 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 16,190 CAD, and the middle half cost between 13,992 CAD and 20,472 CAD.
At 15,411 CAD, College Certificate - General Arts and Science (C862) is 5% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 8,726 CAD to 29,955 CAD.
If budget matters, these certificate programs in arts, design and media have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
Working back from a Sept 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 |
|---|---|
| November 2027 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2028 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2028 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2028 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2028 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
St. Clair College - Windsor Campus sets the exact entry requirements for College Certificate - General Arts and Science (C862). For a certificate, applicants usually need the following.
Most institutions accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE Academic or similar tests. Each institution sets its own minimum scores, so read the programme page rather than relying on a general figure.
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First-year tuition is listed at 15,411 CAD. Living costs are extra; St. Clair College - Windsor Campus estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 125 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2028. 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 St. Clair College - Windsor Campus, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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