The January 2027 intake for Canada is the start date ApplyBoard users search most for international students, in 66% of all intake searches. That is up from 27% in the previous 100 days. Users are already planning ahead for May 2027 (6%) and September 2027 (4%).
How to Plan for January 2027?
- Submit complete applications early to leave time for the letter of acceptance, PAL (college programs) and study permit.
- If a January program is full, check whether it runs in May 2027.
- Start September 2027 master's applications now: scholarship deadlines can come first.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Algoma University Brampton, Ontario
Master of Science - Business Analytics (MSBA)
Recently added in Brampton and off to a strong start, with views from ApplyBoard users turning into applications at a high rate.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $20,300
Application fee
CAD $51
Centennial College Toronto, Ontario
Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management - Logistics (Optional Co-op) (2862)
A logistics graduate certificate with optional co-op, gaining interest from ApplyBoard users ahead of January.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $17,148
Application fee
CAD $125
Conestoga College Kitchener, Ontario
College Diploma - Early Childhood Education (0003)
More ApplyBoard users are viewing this ECE diploma ahead of the January intake.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $15,026
Application fee
CAD $100
Frequently Asked Questions
Deadlines vary by institution and program. Each program page on ApplyBoard shows the intake's deadline; many January intakes close in the fall.
Most Canadian colleges offer September, January and May intakes, though availability varies by program.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.