Cumberland College is a public regional college in north-east Saskatchewan, with campuses in Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale. It offers practical certificates and diplomas in health, business, agriculture and trades, plus some university courses through partner universities. It's a small-town option with very low living costs.
Nipawin, Canada
Official website: cumberlandcollege.sk.ca
Public regional college in Saskatchewan
Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale
University courses delivered with Saskatchewan universities
CA$10,000 – CA$16,000
International students, certificates and diplomas
CA$10,000 – CA$13,000
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 cumberlandcollege.sk.ca before you apply.
Continuing Care Assistant Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Office Administration Certificate
DiplomaDuration
10 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
Small-town campuses with very small classes.
Health programmes that feed local hospitals and care homes.
Very low living costs.
Graduates work in health care, offices and agriculture in rural Saskatchewan.
Eligible graduates may qualify for a post-graduation work permit; check programme length and field rules.
Saskatchewan's nominee programme supports graduates who stay in the province.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Each campus is a small teaching building in its town, so students rent locally.
Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale are farming towns with lakes and forests nearby, very cheap rent and cold winters. Saskatoon is about three hours away.
Letter of acceptance from Cumberland College
Saskatchewan provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Cumberland College accepts applications on a rolling basis for September. Apply six months ahead.
Most programmes start in September.
You'll need a study permit. Cumberland College sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Continuing care assistant, business, office administration and practical nursing are the usual choices. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Ask the college about local bursaries, which are occasionally open to international students.
