About the university
Lakeland College is a public college founded in 1913, with campuses in Vermilion, Alberta, and Lloydminster, a small city on the Alberta–Saskatchewan border. It is known for hands-on agricultural and environmental sciences, alongside business, human services, interior design and energy programmes. It serves more than 6,000 students a year and has international students from more than 20 countries.
Indian students mostly look at Lakeland's business administration diplomas in Lloydminster and its agriculture and environmental sciences programmes in Vermilion, most of which Lakeland lists as PGWP eligible. Base international tuition for 2026-27 is CAD 16,100 a year. Both campuses are in rural western Canada, far from big cities, with cold winters. Lakeland staff speak Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
- Founded
- 1913
- Type
- Public college in Alberta: certificates, diplomas and an applied bachelor's degree
- Students
- More than 6,000 a year
- Campuses
- Vermilion, Alberta, and Lloydminster, on the Alberta–Saskatchewan border
- Intakes for international students
- September (apply by 1 June) and January (apply by 1 October) for some business programmes
- Base international tuition
- CAD 16,100 a year in 2026-27 (higher in some programmes)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Business Administration: Accounting Major (Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$16,100
- Duration
- 2 years; optional paid 14–16 week summer co-op; Lloydminster
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 78 (19 per section); PTE Academic 53 (50 per skill); Duolingo 100 (95 per sub-score); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Business Administration: General Business Major (Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$16,100
- Duration
- 2 years; optional paid summer co-op; Lloydminster
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June); January (apply by 1 October)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 78 (19 per section); PTE Academic 53 (50 per skill); Duolingo 100 (95 per sub-score); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$16,100
- Duration
- 2 years, with a practicum or project in year 2; Vermilion
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 78 (19 per section); PTE Academic 53 (50 per skill); Duolingo 100 (95 per sub-score); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Environmental Sciences: Environmental Conservation and Reclamation (Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$16,100
- Duration
- 2 years; Vermilion
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 78 (19 per section); PTE Academic 53 (50 per skill); Duolingo 100 (95 per sub-score); CAEL 60
- Postgraduate
Post-Bachelor Certificate in Commercial Agriculture Production
- Fee / year
- C$16,100
- Duration
- 1 year; Vermilion
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 78 (19 per section); PTE Academic 53 (50 per skill); Duolingo 100 (95 per sub-score); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management
- Fee / year
- C$16,100
- Duration
- 2 years after a diploma: one year on campus, then a paid practicum year; Vermilion
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 78 (19 per section); PTE Academic 53 (50 per skill); Duolingo 100 (95 per sub-score); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Interior Design Technology (Diploma)
- Fee / year
- C$16,100
- Duration
- 2 years, with a 2-month practicum; Vermilion
- Intakes
- September (apply by 1 June)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 78 (19 per section); PTE Academic 53 (50 per skill); Duolingo 100 (95 per sub-score); CAEL 60
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration: Accounting Major (Diploma) | 2 years; optional paid 14–16 week summer co-op; Lloydminster | C$16,100 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Business Administration: General Business Major (Diploma) | 2 years; optional paid summer co-op; Lloydminster | C$16,100 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Agribusiness (Diploma) | 2 years, with a practicum or project in year 2; Vermilion | C$16,100 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Environmental Sciences: Environmental Conservation and Reclamation (Diploma) | 2 years; Vermilion | C$16,100 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Post-Bachelor Certificate in Commercial Agriculture Production | 1 year; Vermilion | C$16,100 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management | 2 years after a diploma: one year on campus, then a paid practicum year; Vermilion | C$16,100 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Interior Design Technology (Diploma) | 2 years, with a 2-month practicum; Vermilion | C$16,100 | ≈ ₹10.8 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Lakeland College with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- UG
Humanitarian bursary
Value: Not stated
Eligibility: International students from countries affected by political unrest or natural disasters
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Business diplomas: a high school diploma with at least 50% in English and 50% in Maths at Alberta Grade 12 level; your Class 12 marks are assessed against these.
- Environmental and interior design programmes ask for higher English marks and some science (for example Biology and Chemistry for conservation and reclamation).
- Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management needs a diploma with a GPA of 2.3, or a related degree from abroad with a WES evaluation and specific chemistry and soil science or statistics courses.
- Apply through ApplyAlberta (CAD 90 fee). The tuition deposit, typically CAD 1,500, cannot be deferred or refunded.
Postgraduate
- Post-Bachelor Certificate in Commercial Agriculture Production: a Bachelor of Science in agriculture, engineering or a related field. Degrees from outside Canada or the US need a WES or ICAP evaluation showing the equivalent of a 4-year domestic degree, plus a high school transcript.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (and degree transcripts if relevant)
- English test result or proof of exemption
- WES or ICAP evaluation for post-bachelor routes
- Provincial Attestation Letter and study permit
- Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall, 6.0 in each band |
| PTE Academic | 53 overall, 50 in each skill |
| TOEFL iBT | 78 overall, 19 in each section |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 overall, 95 in each sub-score |
| Exemption | A year of full-time English-medium study in a country on Lakeland's list can replace a test; check whether India qualifies |
Accommodation and living costs
Lakeland has on-campus residence at both campuses: a Residence Village of nine dorm buildings and townhouses in Vermilion, and four-bedroom Spinwheels and family townhouses in Lloydminster. Rent is due at the start of each semester; the residence page does not publish prices, so ask the campus residence office.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Lakeland's Vermilion campus is home to agriculture, environmental sciences and interior design; business programmes run in Lloydminster.
- Hands-on learning with crops, livestock, farm equipment and field labs.
- Paid summer co-op options in business diplomas and paid practicums in the environmental management degree.
- Residence at both campuses.
- International staff who speak Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Spanish.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Graduates work in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental reclamation, accounting and business in western Canada. Lakeland marks most agricultural and environmental programmes as PGWP eligible; for work rights, see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
What does Lakeland College cost for international students?
Base international tuition is CAD 16,100 a year in 2026-27, plus about CAD 1,200 in mandatory fees and books and supplies that vary by programme.
What IELTS score does Lakeland need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 with 6.0 in every band, or PTE 53, TOEFL iBT 78 or Duolingo 100.
When can I start at Lakeland?
Most programmes start in September (apply by 1 June). Some business diplomas also start in January (apply by 1 October).
Which Lakeland programmes are not open to international students?
Online business and human services programmes are not open to international students, and some programmes have limited international places.
Sources
- Lakeland: International students (opens in a new tab)
- Lakeland: Eligible programs for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Lakeland: Tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- Lakeland: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Lakeland: Fees and how to pay (opens in a new tab)
- Lakeland: Business Administration Accounting Major (opens in a new tab)
- Lakeland: Residence (opens in a new tab)
- Lakeland: About (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.lakelandcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
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