Sault College is a public college in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, on the St. Marys River across from Michigan. It's known for aviation, natural resources, health, business and trades, and it also has partner campuses in Toronto and Brampton that follow different work-permit rules. The Sault campus is small and close to wilderness.
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Official website: saultcollege.ca
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
Aviation technology programmes
Sault Ste. Marie, on the US border
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
International students, diplomas
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 saultcollege.ca before you apply.
Aviation Technology — Flight Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Natural Environment Technician Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Aviation flight training.
Natural resource programmes with forest field work.
A small city beside Lake Superior.
Graduates join aviation, health and natural resource employers in northern Ontario.
Sault campus graduates may qualify for a post-graduation work permit; partner-campus rules differ.
Northern immigration pilots can help graduates stay.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Sault campus has residences, labs and an aviation centre at the airport.
Sault Ste. Marie is a small city with low rent and outdoor recreation. Michigan is across the bridge.
Letter of acceptance from Sault 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
Sault College 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 Sault College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Aviation flight, business, practical nursing and natural environment technician are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
The college offers some awards. Check the awards page.
