Lakeland College is a public college in east-central Alberta, with campuses in Vermilion and Lloydminster on the Saskatchewan border. It's best known for agriculture, with a working student-managed farm, plus business, health, trades, firefighting and environmental sciences. Classes are small and the towns are quiet.
Vermilion, Canada
Official website: lakelandcollege.ca
Public college in Alberta
Student-managed farm on the Vermilion campus
Vermilion and Lloydminster
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
International students, diploma programmes
CA$11,000 – CA$14,000
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 lakelandcollege.ca before you apply.
Agribusiness Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Environmental Sciences Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Practical Nurse Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
A student-managed farm where students run real operations.
Emergency training centre for firefighters.
Small-town campuses with low costs.
Graduates work in agriculture, energy, health and business across the Prairies.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Alberta's rural immigration streams suit graduates who stay.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Vermilion campus is spread over farmland, with residences, barns and a sports centre.
Vermilion is a small prairie town with very low rent. Edmonton is about two hours west.
Letter of acceptance from Lakeland College
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Lakeland accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six months ahead.
Most programmes start in September; business also in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Lakeland College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Agribusiness, business administration, environmental sciences and practical nursing are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Lakeland offers some awards for international students. Check the awards page.
