Fanshawe College

Discover Fanshawe College

Learn more about Fanshawe College.

Over 50 years ago, Fanshawe opened its doors, providing a place for people in the local community to begin their journey to something bigger, something bolder. With locations in London, Simcoe, St. Thomas, Woodstock and Huron/Bruce, Fanshawe serves close to half a million people with a promise to educate, engage, empower and excite.

Today, we pride ourselves on providing our students with everything they need to be successful both inside the class and out. From elite learning facilities to one of the most incredible student experiences you’ll find anywhere, we’ll help build the launchpad for your passion while developing the instruments and understanding to make it a reality.

Fanshawe College by the Numbers

• 200+ programs including certificates, diplomas, honours bachelor degrees and post-graduate studies
• 60+ co-op programs, which is among the most in Canada
• 21,000 full-time students and 22,000 part-time students
• 7,500 international students from more than 100 countries in a typical year
• 200,000 plus alumni and counting

Why Fanshawe?

Fanshawe is one of the largest colleges in the province, and with state-of-the-art learning facilities, a commitment to experiential learning opportunities, as well as innovative curriculum delivered in every program, Fanshawe has also become one of the best colleges in Ontario.

Guaranteed Residence for First-Year Students* Live steps away from your classes in one of our 1,600 apartment or townhouse style spaces, located right at our London campus location.

$5M+ in Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries We give away millions of dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to Fanshawe students every year to help them pay for their college education. That’s money that you don’t have to pay back!

90.3% Employment Rate From day one, we strive to set you up for career success. Our programs provide the skills and experience employers are looking for, which means Fanshawe grads get jobs within six months of graduating.

Student Life At Fanshawe College

Fanshawe prides itself on having a college experience like none other. Fanshawe students work hard and play hard and it all starts with the exceptional student life experience we strive to ensure, whether you’re a full-time or part-time student, in-class or online.

About London

London, Ontario is recognized in Canada and around the world as a centre for education and cutting-edge research. It's also one of Ontario's main business and cultural hubs. Eat, shop and experience life in one of the most vibrant, safe and student-friendly cities in Canada.

• Populated by almost 400,000 people in the City of London, with approximately 20% being immigrants to Canada
• Located two hours by car from Toronto and Niagara Falls, with close proximity to U.S. border crossings to Michigan and New York states
• Accessible transit including bus and train stations and an International airport
• Home to more than 60,000 full-time college and university students studying at both Fanshawe College and Western University every year

Regional Campuses

Our regional campuses are located in Simcoe, St. Thomas, Woodstock and the Huron/Bruce region. When you study at a regional campus you’ll benefit from the best of both worlds: the programs and services of a large college along with the familiarity of a close-knit community of support.

• Small class sizes
• Community and industry partnerships
• Free parking and lower student fees
• Engaging activities and events

Student Success Services

When you choose Fanshawe, you're choosing to study at a college that is considered one of the best for student success. Whether you're new to college or a returning student, from orientation to graduation and beyond, we're here for you.

• First year support
• Accessibility services
• Learning supports
• Career, co-op and employment services
• Counselling services
• Student Wellness Centre
• Campus services
• Institute of Indigenous Learning

Get Involved

Getting involved in the student community will enrich your learning and make your years at Fanshawe most memorable. Thanks to the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU), they make it easy for you to participate in activities and events all year round. Here are a few ways you can get involved:

• Become a Peer Tutor
• Become a Residence Advisor
• Complete a Co-Curricular Record
• Get a job with the FSU
• Join one of 200+ clubs
• Take part in a variety of volunteer opportunities
• Join the inSPIRE mentorship program

Athletics

Fanshawe has one of the best varsity athletics programs in Canada with 20+ national championships, 140+ provincial championships, 200+ student-athletes annually and 15 total OCAA medals and three CCAA nationals medals won in the 2019/2020 season. Take your game to the next level with one of our varsity sports teams:

• Badminton
• Baseball and Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Curling
• Golf
• Indoor and outdoor soccer
• Volleyball

Living on Campus

When you live on campus at Fanshawe College, you literally have almost everything you need within steps. Not only is there an array of amenities to make it convenient for you, but we also strive to make it safe and sustainable.

• Campus Security
• Campus Stores
• Food Services
• Health Services
• IT Service Desk
• Library and Media Services
• Locker Rentals
• Office of the Ombuds
• Sexual Violence and Prevention Services
• Sustainability Test Centre
• The Sharing Shop
• Transportation and Parking