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Cambrian College

About Cambrian College

 Cambrian College has been the leading post-secondary institution in Northern Ontario since 1967. It has a vibrant community of more than 11,000 learners, with over 4100 students in 80 full time programs, and over 7000 students in almost 900 part time courses and programs across three campus locations in northern Ontario. The College vision is to imagine the impossible, to inspire one another, and to innovate in ways that have yet to be fully explored.

Cambrian College is focused on transforming the learning experience to provide continuous access to flexible and customizable learning experiences. It is motivated to enhance the learner experience and to fully embrace the power of collaboration in a supportive learning community. A Cambrian education is the total package that is practical, hands on experience in every program, expert faculty who are connected to industry, a vibrant campus life and grads who get jobs.

Cambrain College  Rankings

Cambrian College is one of the top 11 Ontario Colleges. It is also ranked 37th out of the top 50 colleges in Canada by Research Infosource in terms of high-end research. 

Cambrain College  Campus

Three campus locations in northern Ontario: Sudbury, Espanola, and Little Current / Manitoulin Island.

Cambrain College  Academic Divisions 

Cambrian College has a certificate, diploma and degree-granting status in Canada. 

  • Health Science & Emergency services
  • Skills & Trades Training
  • Engineering Technology
  • Community Services
  • Business & Information  Technology
  • Law & Justice
  • Creative Arts,Music &Design
  • Environmental Studies and Occupational Safety
  • General Studies
  • Teaching Quality

The College is focused on transforming the learning experience to provide continuous access to flexible and customizable learning experiences thereby enhancing the learner experience and help the learner to fully embrace the power of collaboration in a supportive learning community.

Cambrian College Fecilities

  • On-campus medical and dental clinics and Professional Clothing Depot
  • Free tutoring (online, peer, and staff)
  • Academic and personal counselling
  • Free breakfasts
  • Part-time, on-campus job opportunities that allow you to earn while you learn
  • Résumé and interview preparation through the Career Centre
  • Financial aid advisors

Advantages of Cambrian College

  • Largest college in northern Ontario
  • 4,300 full-time students
  • 75+ full-time programs
  • Average 22:1 student to teacher ratio
  • One of Canada’s top 50 research colleges
  • Students compete – and win – each year at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition
  • Degree pathways are available for all diploma and advanced diploma programs
  • National silver award winner for Indigenous Education Excellence from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
  • Ranked 1st among international students out of 182 colleges worldwide in learning experience satisfaction (2016 International Student Barometer Survey)
  • 700 scholarships and bursaries available to students annually 

Cambrian College Financial Aid and Scholarships

Cambrian students are eligible for the following scholarships, bursaries, and awards:

Type Name
Award Accounting Program Volunteering Award
Bernadette (Bernie) Bisson Award of Excellence
Bursary Cambrian College Alumni Bursary
Cambrian College Athletic Bursary
Felix and Sophia del Bursary
Scholarship Aune Koivula Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund
Beyond Superficial Scholarship
Cambrian International Entrance Scholarship
Cambrian International Community Scholarship

Top Programs in the Cambrian College

Programs Fees per annum
B.Sc Nursing $20,634
Diploma in Business $14,685
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician $11,526
Diploma in Design and Arts $13,701

 Alumni:

As Cambrian College alumni, you are part of a prestigious network of nearly 60,000 graduates applying their skills and expertise across the globe. You are also a life-long member of the Cambrian family, comprised of a strong network of engaged individuals. Through your participation and support, this network will only continue to grow.

Together, you help make up Cambrian’s rich history and help to shape its future. As we raise the bar, we invite you to strengthen your tie to Cambrian. Our community is strong, we are committed and our passion is contagious. 

Cambrain College  English Language Requirement

IELTS

  • Diploma / Certificate 6.0 (no band under 5.5)
  • Grad Certificate 6.5 (no band under 6.0)

TOEFL

  • Diploma / Certificate 550 (paper based test) 80 (internet based test)
  • Grad Certificate 570 (paper based test) 84 (internet based test)

PTE (Pearson)

  • Diploma / Certificate 58
  • Grad Certificate 61

The Requirements may Defer for some Programs.

The institute requires that its students meet certain English language requirements to ensure that they will have no problem catching up in the classes where English is the primary medium of instruction. The accepted tests with their corresponding scores are as mentioned below.

Name of Test Diploma/Certificate Graduate Certificate
TOEFL iBT 80 84
TOEFL pBT 550 570
IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
PTE 58 61

Cambrain College Highlights

Type of College Public
Number of Programs 80+
Total Students 11,000
Application Fee Nil
Number of International Students 573
Basic Tuition fee for International Students $10,180/ year
Intake Sessions Fall, Winter, Summer
Admission Type Full time & Part-time

What it costs to study at Cambrian College: Fees & Expenses

Candidates will incur the education cost as tabulated below. The expenses range given below is for each semester for students enrolled for full-time courses.

Expenses Cost
International Students (Basic Tuition fee) 6,030 – 9,050 USD/year
On-Campus Residence Cost 5,279 USD (average)
Off-CampusResidence Cost 700 USD/monthly (average)
Meals 300 USD/monthly (average)
Transportation 135 USD/monthly (average)

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal

Cambrian College Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 15,660

Postgraduate

$ 15,660

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 11,480

Campus accommodation

$ 6,973

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.