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Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus, Canada

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CAD 81716

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This four-year program is the only aviation technology-based degree program in Canada. Seneca has been the national leader in aviation education for more than 50 years. Responding to emerging industry demands, Seneca is now educating students at the degree level. Our program provides a rigorous aviation technology-based curriculum developing your theoretical and practical knowledge of aviation technology.

You will gain the knowledge and experience to safely operate complex aircraft.  You will also learn business management, airport operations and planning and air carrier administration to gain a larger sense of the variety of careers in the aviation industry.

Flight Training
This program is a Transport Canada approved Integrated Airline Transport Pilot training program that prepares students to be Commercial Airline Pilots. Intensive flight and simulator training is an integral part of this rigorous degree program. Eight semesters of flight training is a required component of the program. Two of these intensive training semesters will occur during the summer months.

Students who are unable to achieve a satisfactory rating in their flight training after a set number of attempts will be withdrawn from the Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology program and will be ineligible for re-admission. Please note that flight training is carried out seven days per week and students will be required to fly weekends during their training.

Promotion Policy
Attendance to all classes is a Transport Canada requirement for promotion. Students must pass all Transport Canada exams, which have higher pass grades.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Operate multi-engine aircraft using manually prepared flight plans
  • Operate automated flight systems
  • Business management
  • Airport operations and planning
  • Air carrier administration
  • Understand the technological and human factors that affect successful operation of an aircraft
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 25 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, May 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84.0  Minimum Listening - 21.0  Minimum Reading - 21.0  Minimum Writing - 21.0  Minimum Speaking - 21.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required courses with minimum final grade of 65% in each:

  • English: Grade 12 ENG4U
  • Mathematics: any Grade 12 U
  • Physics: Grade 12 SPH4U

 

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

81716

Tuition Fee
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CAD 90 Waived

Application Fee
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22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship of up to $5,000 for All International Students*

Study in Canada at Seneca Polytechnic to get up to $5,000 in an entrance scholarship* when you start a new program in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.


You can also receive an application fee credit.
*Entrance scholarship amounts will be based on the number of years of study.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you are an international applicant either currently in or outside Canada who is applying to a full-time postsecondary program and confirm your Seneca program choice.

You are also eligible if you are an international student who is:

  • paying international tuition fees
  • currently studying in Canada and interested in a second program or starting one of our bundled programs
  • obtaining or in the process of obtaining your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • currently studying in Canada in an eligible English pathway program
  • currently studying at Seneca and applying for a new program
Is my program eligible?
  • The entrance scholarship is valid for all full-time postsecondary programs that start in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.
  • If you confirm your Seneca program choice for a bundled program or second program, the scholarship will be awarded for each new program.
  • If you are interested in a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), please ensure you understand recent updates on PGWP eligibility.
How do I start?

You automatically qualify for this entrance scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Here is what you need to do:

  • Confirm your offer of admission to a full-time program at Seneca through our International Web Application.
  • You will pay the $90 CAD application fee when you apply and the amount will be credited to your student account after Day 10 of the term, should you confirm your offer, pay your fees and enroll. Note—If you are working with an agent, please connect with your agent for an application promo code.
  • Upload a valid study permit or Letter of Introduction (LOI) at the time of application, if you are applying within Canada
  • Confirm your offer of admission and pay a minimum $2,000 tuition deposit and you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Provincial Attestation Letter (if applicable) from Seneca.
  • Pay your fees by the due date in the fee notice to secure your spot
  • Complete any remaining steps to enrol at Seneca
How do I get the scholarship?

You will receive an entrance scholarship and prioritized admission when you start a new program at Seneca. The amount of the scholarship will be based on the length of the program.

  • One-year program—$2,000 (when you confirm your program)
  • Two-year program—$3,000 ($2,000 when you confirm your program, $1,000 in year two)
  • Three-year program—$4,000 ($2,000 when you confirm your program, $1,000 in years two and three)
  • Four-year program—$5,000 ($2,000 when you confirm program, $1,000 in years two, three and four)

The entrance scholarship will be deposited directly to your Student Home account shortly after day 10 of the term once you’ve provided your Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) or International Tax Number (ITN) on Student Home. Any remaining entrance scholarship that you may be eligible for, based on the length of the program, will be deposited after Day 10 of each subsequent year of the program, where relevant.

The Seneca Entrance Scholarship is non-refundable. If this award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied to the fees for the next semester.

If you choose to defer your admission to a future term, you may still be eligible to receive the $2,000 tuition credit of the Seneca Entrance Scholarship, provided you defer to an eligible term.

  • No cash alternative or substitution will be provided
  • You will need to provide your Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) or International Tax Number (ITN) on Student Home - after your arrival in Canada - to receive the scholarship after Day 10 of the term

 



Renewable Degree Scholarships

Students in degree programs
Full-time students starting in any of Seneca’s full-time bachelor’s degree or master’s degree programs can qualify for a renewable scholarship for one credential. Eligibility is determined based on Grade 12 grades or grades from a previous postsecondary program.


Grade requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, you must achieve and maintain the required GPA listed below. The amount awarded each year is based on your academic performance.

Annual GPA requirements and award amounts:

  • 70% or 3.0 GPA+ – $500 per year
  • 75% or 3.3 GPA+ – $750 per year
  • 80% or 3.6 GPA+ – $1,000 per year


Duration of awards

  • Students in a four-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to four annual scholarships
  • Students in a three-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to three annual scholarships
  • Students in a master’s degree program may receive up to two annual scholarships


Scholarships are renewable based on academic performance in subsequent years of study. Students must maintain full-time enrolment and meet the required GPA each year to continue receiving the award.
Note: International applicants in any of Seneca’s degree programs, including three and four-year bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, may qualify for both the renewable degree scholarship and the entrance scholarship for international students.


Renewable degree scholarships and diploma-to-degree scholarships are open to students starting in the fall, winter and summer terms.

  • For the fall term, application opens July 15
  • For the winter term, application opens Dec. 1
  • For the summer term, application opens May 1

The application deadline is the 10th day of classes in the term for which you are applying.  After the deadline to drop classes, we will assess your application to ensure you meet the awards criteria.

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