Study in Barrie — Universities & Colleges 2026
1 institution · Living cost ~CAD $1,600/month · PGWP eligible
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Institutions Listed
$1.6K CAD
Living Cost/Month
$14K CAD
Avg Annual Tuition
24 hrs/wk
Work Rights
Why Indian Students Choose Barrie
A rapidly growing city on the shores of Lake Simcoe, Barrie is 90 minutes north of Toronto. Georgian College has built a large international student community here. The city offers a safe, small-town atmosphere with growing employment in healthcare, construction and manufacturing — with easy highway access to Toronto.
🏠 Cost of Living
~CAD $1,600/month (student budget)
🌤 Weather
Cold winters (–12°C) with heavy snowfall from Georgian Bay, warm summers (26°C).
🇮🇳 Indian Community
10,000+ Indians. Growing South Asian community with a few Indian restaurants, grocery stores and cultural events. Close proximity to Toronto's large Indian community.
✅ Work Rights
Up to 24 hrs/week during studies. Full-time during scheduled breaks.
🎓 Post-Study Work
PGWP up to 3 years. Leads to Express Entry for PR.
🏙 Province
Ontario, Canada
Key Highlights
Georgian College — large international student body
Much lower rent than Toronto
90-min GO Bus to Toronto
Growing healthcare employment hub
Universities & Colleges in Barrie
Barrie, Ontario · Est. 1967
Canada Study Permit — Key Facts
Visa Type
Canada Study Permit
Work Rights (Term)
24 hrs/week. On-campus: unlimited.
Work Rights (Vacation)
Full-time during scheduled breaks
Post-Study Work
PGWP — up to 3 years
PR Pathway
Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Program
Spouse Work Permit
Open Work Permit for spouse/partner
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