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Available Programs

Available Programs for International Students

We are currently accepting applications from international students in the following full-time programs listed in the tables below. Please note, some of the programs listed below could have a waitlist for their next intake date.

Refer to the program page linked in the table below for more details about that specific program, including estimated tuition and admission requirements. Advanced diploma programs have a minimum admission requirement of a two-year diploma or university degree. Programs noted as (Cohort) will require full tuition payment prior to program start date and all tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Assiniboine Community College is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI #O19201282282) recognized by the Government of Canada. Assiniboine campuses in Brandon, Winnipeg and Dauphin are all part of this DLI. Successful completion of any program on this list would make you eligible to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).

Do you need to increase your English language proficiency?

We offer an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program designed for you to improve your English language abilities and prepare for success in one of our full-time college programs.

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Program Start Dates

Program start dates are indicated by a ✔ in the tables below, meaning the program is open for you to apply to as an international student. Please note, some of the programs listed below could have a waitlist for their next intake date.

One Academic year - Advanced Diplomas

Program Location Program Start Date Length
May 2023 Sept 2023 January 2024
Accounting Brandon 8 months
Accounting with Co-op (cohort) Brandon (with rural co-op placements) 12 months
Agriculture
(cohort)
Brandon 12 months
Finance Brandon 8 months
Finance with Co-op (cohort) Brandon 12 months
Geographic Information Systems Brandon 8 months
Human Resource Management Brandon 8 months
Marketing Brandon 8 months
Public Safety Brandon 9 months
Sustainable Food Systems Brandon 9 months

Two academic years - Diplomas

*An asterisks denotes programs that have an optional certificate exit after one year of study.

Program Location Program Start Date Length
May 2023 Sept 2023 January 2024
Agribusiness Brandon 2 years
Aviation Management (certificate) Brandon Please inquire for next start date 2 years
Business Administration Brandon 2 years
Civil Technology Brandon ✔ next intake Oct. 2023 2 years
Communications Engineering Technology* Brandon 2 years
Culinary Arts* Brandon 2 years
Digital Art and Design Brandon 2 years
Early Childhood Education Brandon 2 years
Land and Water Management Brandon 2 years
Legal Administration Brandon 2 years
Media and Communications Brandon 2 years
Medical Administration Brandon 2 years
Medical Administration Dauphin 2 years
Network Administration Technology Brandon 2 years
Office Management Brandon 2 years
Office Management Dauphin 2 years
Social Service Worker Brandon 2 years
Web and Interactive Development Brandon 2 years


One academic Year - Certificates

Program Location Program Start Date Length
May 2023 Sept 2023 Nov 2023 Jan 2024
Automotive Technician Brandon 9 months
Baking Foundations (cohort) Brandon 13 months
Baking Foundations (cohort) Winnipeg 13 months
Carpentry & Woodworking Brandon 9 months
Comprehensive Health Care Aide - International (cohort) Brandon ✔ (starts Oct 16) 9 months
Comprehensive Health Care Aide - International (cohort) Winnipeg 9 months
Civil Technician Brandon 12 months
Construction Electrician Brandon 9 months
Food Processing (cohort) Brandon 11 months
Heavy Equipment Technician Brandon 9 months
Horticultural Production Brandon 9 months
Hospitality (cohort) Brandon 8 months
Office Skills Brandon 8 months
Office Skills Dauphin 8 months
Piping Trades Brandon 9 months

English for Academic Purposes

Program Location Program Start Date Length
May 2023 Sept 2023 January 2024
English for Academic Purposes Brandon ✔ in person ✔ online ✔ online 14 weeks

English Language Proficiency

If your English level does not meet our English language proficiency requirement, you can apply to our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program and a college program to follow. We begin 14-week EAP sessions in January, May and September each year.

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