Georgian College is a multi-campus college in Central Ontario, based in Barrie, established in 1967.
Georgian College was established in 1967 and is a multi-campus college in Central Ontario, with Barrie as its base. Its address is One Georgian Dr., Barrie ON L4M 3X9. The college's vision is to accelerate success through exceptional teaching and learning, innovation and partnerships. Its mission is to inspire innovation, transform lives and connect communities through the power of education.
The college has 17 academic schools and offers more than 130 market-driven programs. It has 370 transfer agreements with 85 institutions, and its average class size is 25 students. The Centre for Marine Training and Research offers Transport Canada-approved programs in Marine Navigation and Marine Engineering. Domestic applicants apply through the Ontario Colleges online application, and mature student and home-schooled applicant routes are also available.
Georgian is the first and only college in Canada designated a changemaker college by Ashoka U, recognized for its role in social innovation and changemaking in higher education. 3% in the 2022-23 key performance indicators, which remains above the provincial average. The college had 8,827 full-time students as of June 2026, including over 1,500 international students from 69 countries.
Georgian College has on-campus residences in Barrie and Owen Sound, along with a variety of off-campus housing options. Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centres are located at the Barrie, Midland and Owen Sound campuses. The Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre provides students and industry partners with access to research, incubator, changemaker and fabrication space. Facilities include technology labs, a library, health care services, food services, fitness centres and a sports field.