9 more programs axed at Fanshawe as deficit skyrockets toward $50 million

Fanshawe College announced nine programs are being cut because of financial shortfalls. CTV’s Bryan Bicknell explains which ones are on the chopping block.

Nine more programs are being cut at Fanshawe College.

These changes are in addition to 10 programs already suspended late last year and the 40 programs that were announced last spring.

“All students currently enrolled in affected programs will have the opportunity to finish their program, receiving the same level of excellence and support they expect from Fanshawe,” says Susan Cluett, Fanshawe’s senior vice president, academic. “Wherever possible, applicants to these programs will be offered alternatives.”

According to the school, the cuts are being made as part of broader efforts to eliminate a growing deficit and restore financial stability

The College expects a $26.5-million deficit for the current school year, with next year’s deficit projected at $50.6 million, $54.1 million in 2027-28.

The school blames the financial troubles on the continued decline in international enrolments with overall full-time enrolment expected to drop by 18 per cent for the 2026/27 academic year.

Earlier this month, it was also announced Fanshawe College could be closing its London South Campus effective Sept. 1.

Winter 2026 cuts

• Electronics and Embedded Systems Development
• Information Security Management

Summer 2026 cuts

• Court Support Services
• Financial Technology & Innovation
• Low-Code and No-Code
• Mobile Application Development
• Power Engineering Techniques
• Public Safety Fundamentals
• Technical Data Analytics
• Tourism – Travel Studies

Fall 2026 cuts

• Advanced Ergonomics
• Dental Assisting
• Game Development – Advanced Programming
• Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Co-op)
• Photography Advanced
• Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op)
• Technical Systems Analysis (Co-op)
• User Experience Design
• Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media