Seneca Polytechnic, officially known as Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and rebranded as Seneca Polytechnic in 2023, is a multi-campus public college in the Greater Toronto Area and Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It offers full-time and part-time programs at the baccalaureate, diploma, certificate, and graduate levels, with more than 300 programs across a wide range of disciplines.

Seneca opened in 1967 as part of a provincial initiative to establish an Ontario-wide network of colleges of applied arts and technology, providing career-oriented diploma and certificate courses to Ontario communities. From its humble beginnings in a converted factory and a former Woolworth store, Seneca has grown into one of Canada's largest comprehensive colleges, serving over 44,000 full-time and 21,000 part-time students.

With campuses throughout the Greater Toronto Area, Seneca provides students with partnerships with industry leaders, hands-on computer technology, flexible class sizes, and diverse learning options including in-class lectures, online learning, co-op, and field placements. The institution is recognized for its emphasis on experiential learning and has been named Best College in Canada for International Students by the Canadian Bureau for International Education.

Seneca Polytechnic organizes its more than 300 programs across six faculties, each containing specialized schools of study. The institution offers degrees, diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates, and graduate certificates in fields ranging from business and technology to health sciences and creative arts, blending academic rigour with practical, career-focused learning.

Tuition fees at Seneca Polytechnic vary by program and residency status. Domestic tuition is regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, while international tuition is set by Seneca's Board of Governors. All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Contact Seneca directly for the most current fee schedules.

Seneca Polytechnic operates multiple campuses across the Greater Toronto Area and Peterborough, each with its own academic specialties and modern facilities. The main Newnham Campus in North York is one of the largest college campuses in Canada, featuring modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, libraries, athletics centres, and on-campus residences.

Newnham Campus

The flagship campus at Finch Avenue East and Highway 404, home to Business, Applied Arts, Applied Science, and Engineering Technology programs.

Seneca@York Campus

Located on York University grounds, this campus houses schools of Creative Arts and Animation, Media, Biological Sciences, and Information and Communications Technology.

King Campus

Set on a beautiful 700-acre former estate in King City, this campus offers programs in applied arts, health sciences, and outdoor education.

Seneca Polytechnic offers a vibrant student life with over 80 clubs and associations, varsity athletics, cultural events, and extensive support services. The Seneca Student Federation helps students engage with the community and build lasting relationships through events like games, bingo, open mic nights, and cultural celebrations hosted weekly across campuses.

As a polytechnic college, Seneca is not typically included in global university rankings such as QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education, which focus primarily on research-intensive universities. However, Seneca is consistently recognized as one of Canada's top colleges through national and specialized ranking systems, earning accolades for program quality, graduate employability, and innovation.