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Cambrian College

Sudbury, Canada · Public · Est. 1967

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1967

Type

Public

Location

Sudbury, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Cambrian College is a public college in Greater Sudbury, Northern Ontario, which has taught students since 1967 and has more than 90,000 graduates. It offers more than 80 programmes, from one-year graduate certificates to three-year bachelor's degrees in applied computing and business.

Cambrian is a college, not a university. Teaching is practical, with labs, field placements and paid internships in its degree programmes. It is known for engineering technology, mining-related trades, health and computing, and is nationally recognised for Indigenous education.

Indian students look at Cambrian for its relatively low fees, graduate certificates such as Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and its degrees in applied computing and business administration. Not every programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): each programme page shows a "PGWP Eligible" line, so check it before you apply.

Sudbury is a city of more than 160,000 people with a lower cost of living than Toronto. Winters are long and cold, so plan for proper winter clothing.

Founded
1967, as one of Ontario's public Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Type
Public college; awards certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees
Students
More than 5,000 full-time and part-time students from about 80 countries
Programmes
More than 80
Campuses
Main campus on Barry Downe Road, Sudbury, plus sites in Espanola, Little Current and Val Caron
Intakes
Mainly September and January; some graduate certificates also start in March, May or November
International tuition
About CAD 11,000–20,000 a year depending on the programme (Cambrian's own range)

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 semesters), capstone projectC$19,436≈ ₹13 lakh
    Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 semesters), applied learning projectC$18,127≈ ₹12.1 lakh
    Project Management (Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 semesters)C$18,127≈ ₹12.1 lakh
    Bachelor of Applied Computing3 years (7 semesters), paid internship in the final semester; specialise in AI, cybersecurity or data analyticsC$22,751≈ ₹15.2 lakh
    Computer Systems Technology – Security (Advanced Diploma)3 years (6 semesters), 7-week field placementC$19,436≈ ₹13 lakh
    Bachelor of Business Administration3 years (7 semesters), 14-week paid internshipC$22,751≈ ₹15.2 lakh
    Mechanical Engineering Technician (Diploma)2 years (4 semesters)C$19,436≈ ₹13 lakh
    Civil Engineering Technician (Diploma)2 years (4 semesters)C$19,436≈ ₹13 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • New international students (all credentials)

      Cambrian Entrance Scholarship

      Value: CAD 1,500 if you apply from outside Canada; CAD 1,000 if you apply from within Canada

      Eligibility: New international students starting their first Cambrian programme in September 2026 or January 2027 who apply through OCAS by 2 November 2026, pay first-semester tuition by 30 November 2026, get a study permit and stay registered past day 10. Check the page for later intakes.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Class 12 (equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma) with Grade 12-level English and maths. Diplomas need any Grade 12 English and maths; degrees need at least six Grade 12 university-level subjects with a 65% average, including English and maths at 65%.
    • Cambrian assesses international applications individually; all general and programme-specific requirements must be met.
    • Apply through OCAS (ontariocolleges.ca, international applications). You will need a Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit unless IRCC exempts you.

    Postgraduate

    • Graduate certificates need a diploma, advanced diploma or degree (Indian 3-year bachelor's degrees are considered). Some programmes, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, want a related degree in computing, engineering, maths or statistics, or proven programming skills.
    • Check the "PGWP Eligible" line on each programme page: some programmes (for example Business – Accounting) are not eligible.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets; degree transcripts for graduate certificates
    • English test score (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo where accepted)
    • Resume and cover letter if you apply to a graduate certificate on the basis of work experience
    • Provincial Attestation Letter and proof of funds for the study permit

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS AcademicDiplomas 6.0 (no band below 5.5); graduate certificates and degrees 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
    PTE AcademicDiplomas 58; graduate certificates 61; degrees 58
    TOEFL iBTDiplomas 4.0; graduate certificates and degrees 4.5–6.0 (new 1–6 scale). The BBA page also lists TOEFL iBT 88
    Duolingo English TestDiplomas 105–115; graduate certificates 120+; not accepted for degrees

    Accommodation and living costs

    Cambrian's on-campus residence at 1390 Barry Downe Road houses up to 677 students in dorms and townhouses. Rooms are furnished, with free internet, a 24-hour front desk and shared laundry and cooking facilities. Cambrian publishes residence rates by term on its rates page. Many students rent shared houses in Sudbury, where rents are lower than in southern Ontario.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    Residence application feeNon-refundableC$100one-off≈ ₹6,700
    International health insurance2026-27; compulsory, charged in the Fall term, covers 12 monthsC$1,088per year≈ ₹72,867
    Other compulsory international fees (Barry Downe)2026-27 total of athletics, technology, records, student life and service fees, including a one-time CAD 5.89 ID card feeC$407per term≈ ₹27,286
    Refund deduction if your PAL or visa is refusedC$200one-off≈ ₹13,400

    Campus and location

    The Barry Downe campus in north-east Sudbury holds most programmes, labs and the residence. Cambrian also runs small sites in Espanola, Little Current (Manitoulin Island) and Val Caron.

    • Residence for up to 677 students on campus.
    • Labs and workshops for engineering technology, trades and health programmes.
    • Degree programmes include a paid internship in the final semester.
    • Athletic centre and student life centre on campus (funded by compulsory fees).
    • Sudbury has lakes and trails close to the city, and a growing Indian community.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Cambrian builds work-integrated learning into many programmes through placements, capstone projects and paid internships in its degrees. Work rights after study depend on IRCC's PGWP rules and on whether your programme is listed as PGWP-eligible; see our Canada guide.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    Paid internship in the BBA14 weeks in semester 7Cambrian BBA programme page
    Paid internship in the Bachelor of Applied ComputingFinal semester (12 credits)Cambrian Bachelor of Applied Computing page

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    FAQs

    How much does Cambrian College cost for Indian students?

    Cambrian's programme pages give estimated first-year costs of about CAD 18,100 for graduate certificates such as Supply Chain Management, about CAD 19,400 for diplomas and about CAD 22,750 for its bachelor's degrees, including compulsory fees and health insurance.

    What IELTS score do I need for Cambrian?

    Diplomas need IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Graduate certificates and degrees need IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0. PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo (not for degrees) are also accepted.

    Is every Cambrian programme PGWP-eligible?

    No. Each programme page has a "PGWP Eligible" line. For example, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and Computer Systems Technology are listed as eligible, while Business – Accounting is not.

    Does Cambrian offer scholarships to Indian students?

    Cambrian offers an entrance scholarship of CAD 1,500 to new international students applying from abroad, if they meet the application and payment deadlines on the scholarship page.

    What are Cambrian's intakes?

    Most diplomas and degrees start in September, some in January. Graduate certificates such as Supply Chain Management also start in January and May. Check each programme page for the next open intake.

    Sources

    1. Cambrian: International tuition and payments (opens in a new tab)
    2. Cambrian: 2026-27 tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
    3. Cambrian: International tuition and fees 2026-27 (opens in a new tab)
    4. Cambrian: English requirements (international) (opens in a new tab)
    5. Cambrian: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (opens in a new tab)
    6. Cambrian: Supply Chain Management (opens in a new tab)
    7. Cambrian: Bachelor of Applied Computing (opens in a new tab)
    8. Cambrian: Bachelor of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
    9. Cambrian: Entrance Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
    10. Cambrian: Residence (opens in a new tab)
    11. Cambrian: About Cambrian (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: cambriancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)

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