Cambrian College is a public college in Sudbury, Ontario, with partner campuses in Toronto and Brampton. It is best known for diplomas and graduate certificates in mining and engineering technology, business, health, IT and trades. Choose it for practical Canadian training with strong northern Ontario industry links.
Sudbury, Canada
Official website: cambriancollege.ca
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
Programmes linked to Sudbury's mining industry
Sudbury, northern Ontario
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diplomas and graduate certificates
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cambriancollege.ca before you apply.
Business Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Computer Programmer Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Mining and engineering technology linked to Sudbury's mines.
Applied research in clean energy and mining.
Low living costs in northern Ontario.
Graduates join Vale, Glencore and Sudbury's health and service employers.
Graduates of eligible programmes can work on a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Northern Ontario immigration pilots offer routes to permanent residence.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Sudbury campus has labs, workshops, residences and sports facilities on one site.
Sudbury is a northern Ontario city with lakes, trails and low rent. Toronto is about four hours away.
Letter of acceptance from Cambrian College
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Cambrian accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six to eight months before the start date to leave time for the study permit.
Graduate certificates start in September, January and May; most diplomas start in September and January.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from Cambrian College and a provincial attestation letter where required. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics.
Business analytics, computer programming, mechanical engineering technician and practical nursing are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
Cambrian offers some entrance awards for international students. Check the college's awards pages.
