Pathways for High School Students or Mature Student Applicants
- Dual Credits
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
- School-Within-A-College
- Academic and Career Entrance Certificate
Pathways for College Students
- Community Integration through Co-operative Education
- General Arts & Science Programs
- Pre-Programs
Pathways to College/University
Ontario has 20 public universities and 24 public colleges. Generally, colleges offer certificates (1 year); diplomas (2 years); advanced diplomas (3 years); degrees (4 years) and graduate certificates (1 year or less). Universities offer bachelor's degrees (3-4 years); master's degrees (additional 1-2 years after a bachelor's degree) and doctorates (up to three years after a master's degree).
Pathway Length
| Pathway |
Length of Time |
| Certificate to Diploma |
2-3 years |
| Certificate to Degree |
4-5 years |
| Diploma to Diploma |
3 years |
| Diploma to Advanced Diploma |
3 years |
| Diploma to Degree |
4-5 years |
| Advanced Diploma to Degree |
5-6 years |
| Degree to Master's Degree |
1-2 years after degree completion |
| Master's Degree to Doctorate |
1-2 years after master's degree |
NOTE: Based on average completion times.