George Brown Polytechnic, formerly George Brown College, is a public college in downtown Toronto. It offers practical fashion diplomas and certificates.
At a glance
| Founded | 1967 |
| Former name | George Brown College (renamed George Brown Polytechnic in 2025) |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Fashion is taught in | School of Design |
What is it?
The college opened in 1967 and has three main campuses in downtown Toronto. In 2025 it announced its new name, George Brown Polytechnic.
Its fashion programmes are hands-on and career-focused, covering design and garment making, fashion business and management, and industrial sewing and fit.
Fashion courses you can study
These are George Brown’s fashion programmes, with their official names and codes:
Diplomas
- Fashion Techniques and Design (F113)
- Fashion Management (F102)
- Fashion Business Industry (F112)
Certificates
- Women in Fashion Technology (F117)
- Industrial Power Sewing (F115)
- Apparel Fit Technician: Fashion Fit (F116)
How to apply
- You apply to Ontario’s public colleges through ontariocolleges.ca.
- George Brown’s website has a How to Apply page and lists the admission and English requirements for each programme.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
- George Brown homepage
- Fashion programs
- Fashion diploma programs
- Wikipedia: George Brown College (history and new name)
All facts on this page come from George Brown’s official website, except the founding year, campuses and name change, which come from Wikipedia. Last checked: 9 November 2026.