Seneca College

Seneca Polytechnic Overview & Background

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Explore Seneca Polytechnic’s campuses: senecapolytechnic.ca/campuses

Key Advantages of Seneca Polytechnic

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  One of Canada’s largest and most respected polytechnics, blending academic rigour with practical, career-focused training across business, technology, health, aviation, and the creative arts.

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  A wide academic catalogue of 145+ full-time programs, including degrees, diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates, and graduate certificates.

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  Strong industry connections, with 1,000+ industry partnerships and thousands of co-op, internship, and work-placement opportunities.

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  Career-ready focus, with programs developed and updated by industry advisory committees to match labour-market needs.

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  Home to Canada’s only aviation technology bachelor’s degree, based at the dedicated Peterborough Aviation campus.

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  A highly international, diverse community, drawing around 10,000 international students from approximately 130 countries.

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  Located in Toronto, Canada’s largest city and a major hub for finance, technology, healthcare, and the arts.

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  Strong academic pathways, allowing graduates to transfer credits toward university degrees in Canada and abroad.

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  Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for international graduates of eligible programs.

Seneca Polytechnic Jobs and Placements 

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  Career Services – dedicated advising, job-search support, and employer-connection programs to help students transition from study to work.

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  Co-op & Work-Integrated Learning – thousands of co-op placements, internships, and field experiences, with some programs requiring a mandatory co-op term before graduation.

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  Employer reputation – 1,000+ industry partnerships across the GTA and beyond, supporting practical, job-ready graduates.

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  Applied research – Seneca Innovation centres (including CITE) connect students with real-world industry problem-solving and entrepreneurship.

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  Alumni network – over 275,000 graduates worldwide.

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  Academic pathways – ranked among Ontario’s leading colleges for sending graduates on to university degrees through transfer agreements.

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  Post-Graduation Work Permit – eligible international graduates may work in Canada after completing their program.

Seneca Polytechnic Campus

Main Campus

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  Newnham Campus – 1750 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2J 2X5. Seneca’s largest and main campus, one of the biggest college campuses in Canada, home to business, engineering technology, aviation, ICT, applied arts, and a 1,113-bed residence.

Other Campuses

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  King Campus – 13990 Dufferin Street, King City, ON L7B 1B3.

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  Seneca@York Campus – 70 The Pond Road, Toronto, ON M3J 3M6.

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  Peterborough Aviation Campus – Peterborough Municipal Airport, home to the Bachelor of Aviation Technology program and Seneca’s fleet of training aircraft.

Residence at Seneca Polytechnic

Seneca offers on-campus residence at both the Newnham and King campuses, with suite-style units. Each suite typically has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchenette, with access to shared kitchens, laundry, lounges, and a games room. Buildings have 24-hour security and swipe-card access.

Suite-Style (Newnham Campus)

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  Two-bedroom suites with a shared bathroom and kitchenette, in a high-rise tower housing 1,113 students, with an in-building dining hall and convenience store. Costs vary by room type and meal plan.

Suite-Style (King Campus)

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  Two-bedroom suites in a low-rise residence housing 233 students, set within the campus’s natural surroundings. Costs vary by room type and meal plan.

Notable Alumni at Seneca Polytechnic

Some notable alumni and affiliates of Seneca Polytechnic include:

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  Mary Walsh, Actress and comedian

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  Brad Smith, Professional athlete and television personality

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  Sabrina Jalees, Comedian and writer

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  Lisa LaFlamme, Acclaimed Canadian broadcast journalist

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  Glen Murray, Former Mayor of Winnipeg and Ontario cabinet minister

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  Bobbie Singh-Allen, Politician and community leader

Seneca Polytechnic Address & Transport

Newnham Campus (Main) – 1750 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2J 2X5, Canada.

Public Transit

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  The campus is served by Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus routes, with connections to the subway network; located near Highway 404 and Finch Avenue East.

Bus & Regional Transit

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  Extensive TTC and York Region Transit routes serve the campuses; a free Seneca shuttle connects Newnham with the King and Seneca@York campuses.

Nearest Airport

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  Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is roughly 30–40 minutes from the Newnham campus by road; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is also accessible downtown.

Location Advantage

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  The Newnham campus sits in north Toronto with easy highway and transit access, placing students within one of Canada’s largest job markets across technology, business, healthcare, and the creative industries.

Seneca Polytechnic Map Location

Address: 1750 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2J 2X5, Canada