Seneca Polytechnic (often called Seneca College) is a large, applied college/polytechnic in the Greater Toronto Area, noted for its wide program offerings and strong industry/ experiential learning focus. It operates several campuses — notably Newnham, Seneca@York, King, and Peterborough — each with a particular set of specialties; for example, Peterborough is its aviation campus used for the Bachelor of Aviation Technology.
Seneca offers 300+ programs (both full- and part-time), including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, honours bachelor’s degrees, and graduate certificates. Major areas of study include business, finance, technology (software, AI, information technology, cybersecurity), health sciences (nursing, personal support, community services), applied arts & design, aviation, environmental studies, etc.
Seneca strongly emphasizes experiential and flexible learning — many programs include co-ops, field placements, internships and there are hybrid, online, in-person, aswell as flexible delivery modes. It has modern, specialized facilities (labs, simulation environments, aviation fleet, etc.), supports services for students (including extensive support for Indigenous students via spaces like the Odeyto Indigenous Centre) and strong athletics & student life!
Overall, Seneca balances breadth of programs, location in the Toronto area, and applied learning, making it a strong option for students who want real-world skills, flexibility, and good support in both academic and non-academic life.
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How to Get in?
Seneca has a wide range of difficulty in terms of its different degrees offered. Nursing is one of the hardest programs to get into at Seneca, requiring a minimum of 75% overall average, as well as 75% in English, Biology, Chemistry, and a 12U Math. Software engineering also being competitive requiring over 70% average and over 70% in prerequisites.
Generally:
Make sure to take all required courses for your desired program
Try your best to obtain the highest mark, Seneca can get pretty competitive with top programs, but averages 85+ are not necessary
Be not only academic but involved in your community, and volunteer around!