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Lambton College

Sarnia, Canada · Public · Est. 1967

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1967

Type

Public

Location

Sarnia, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Lambton College is a public college in Sarnia, Ontario, serving its community since 1967. Sarnia sits on the US border opposite Port Huron, Michigan, at the southern tip of Lake Huron, and is home to a large petrochemical and energy industry. Lambton also runs a Centre for Graduate Studies in Ottawa.

Lambton is a college, not a university. It focuses on applied diplomas and one- and two-year Ontario graduate certificates with co-op terms, in fields such as artificial intelligence, supply chain management, occupational health and safety, water treatment and electrical engineering technology.

Lambton was one of the most popular Ontario colleges with Indian students until 2024. Since then, federal study permit caps and new Post-Graduation Work Permit rules have led it to close many international intakes. When we checked, only a handful of programmes (such as AI and Machine Learning, Supply Chain Management and Agri-Business Management) had open intakes. Always confirm the intake is open before you apply.

Sarnia is a small city, so living costs are lower than in Toronto, but there are fewer part-time jobs. A new on-campus residence is due to open in Fall 2027.

Founded
1967, as one of Ontario's public colleges of applied arts and technology
Type
Public college; awards certificates, diplomas and Ontario graduate certificates
Campuses
Sarnia (main campus, 1457 London Road), a fire school in Corunna, and Lambton in Ottawa (Centre for Graduate Studies)
Intakes
September, January and May, depending on the programme; many international intakes are currently closed
Application fee
CAD 150 (non-refundable)
Residence
New on-campus residence with 301 beds opening in Fall 2027

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op termC$18,752≈ ₹12.6 lakh
    Supply Chain Management – Two-Year (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op termC$18,597≈ ₹12.5 lakh
    Supply Chain Management – One-Year (Ontario Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms)C$18,282≈ ₹12.2 lakh
    Agri-Business Management (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op termC$18,391≈ ₹12.3 lakh
    Occupational Health & Safety Management (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op termC$18,391≈ ₹12.3 lakh
    Early Childhood Education (Ontario College Diploma)2 years (4 terms), with 500+ hours of placementC$14,697≈ ₹9.8 lakh
    Environmental Technician – Water Treatment Operations (Ontario College Diploma)2 years, with optional co-op termsC$17,984≈ ₹12 lakh
    Electrical Engineering Technician – Power Distribution & Control (Ontario College Diploma)2 years (4 terms), optional co-opC$15,217≈ ₹10.2 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

    • Selected diplomas and graduate certificates

      International Entrance Scholarships (2026-27)

      Value: CAD 1,000 to CAD 4,000, by programme (for example AI & Machine Learning CAD 3,800; Supply Chain Management and Agri-Business Management CAD 4,000)

      Eligibility: Apply to a qualifying programme for Fall 2026, Winter 2027 or Spring 2027 with a valid English test score. Not automatic: box 23 of your acceptance letter shows whether you have it. Applied to first-year tuition; not for one-year credentials.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Diploma (AITS)

      Academic Scholarship – AI Software Engineering Technician

      Value: CAD 2,000 (CAD 1,000 before each of terms 3 and 4)

      Eligibility: Keep an overall GPA of 2.8 or more in the first two terms and stay registered full-time.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Diplomas: Class 12 equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with Grade 12 English; technology programmes also need Grade 12 (or Grade 11) Mathematics, and some recommend Physics or Chemistry.
    • Foreign education may need to be assessed by ICAS or WES for some programmes.
    • Admission is competitive and higher English scores get priority.

    Postgraduate

    • Ontario graduate certificates need a university degree (some accept a college diploma or advanced diploma); some name the field, such as engineering or health sciences for Occupational Health & Safety Management.
    • Co-op in two-year graduate certificates needs a GPA of 2.8 or more; otherwise you take a work-integrated learning project for an extra CAD 2,100.
    • A deposit equal to first-term tuition secures your seat, and every new study permit application needs a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL).

    Documents

    • Copy of passport
    • Notarised academic transcripts (Class 10, Class 12 and degree mark sheets)
    • Notarised degree or diploma certificates
    • English test score (taken within the last two years)
    • For the study permit: Letter of Acceptance, Provincial Attestation Letter, proof of tuition payment, financial documents and a statement of purpose

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.0 overall, no band below 6.0 (diplomas); 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (graduate certificates)
    PTE Academic60, no band below 60 (all programmes)
    TOEFL iBT78, no section below 18 (diplomas); 88, no section below 18 (graduate certificates)
    Duolingo English Test105, no band below 85 (diplomas); 115, no band below 95 (graduate certificates)
    WaiverLambton lists exempt countries such as the UK, USA and Australia. India is not on the list and no Class 12 English waiver is published, so plan on a test.

    Accommodation and living costs

    Lambton is building a new on-campus residence in Sarnia with 167 beds in apartment-style suites and 134 in semi-private suites, opening in Fall 2027. Fees had not been published when we checked. Until then most students rent shared rooms in Sarnia. Lambton does not publish a living-cost estimate and points to IRCC's figures.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    Tuition depositEqual to first-term tuition (CAD 7,743–9,782 for the programmes above); counted towards feesC$7,743–9,782one-off≈ ₹5.2 lakh – ₹6.6 lakh
    Textbooks (AI & Machine Learning)Estimate on the programme pageC$500–700per term≈ ₹33,500 – ₹46,900
    Work-integrated learning project (if no co-op)Charged when a student is not eligible for co-opC$2,100one-off≈ ₹1.4 lakh
    Application feeNon-refundableC$150one-off≈ ₹10,050

    Campus and location

    The Sarnia campus on London Road includes the Suncor Sustainability Centre, a Skilled Trades Training Centre, a Sustainable Smart Home and a residence and event centre. Lambton in Ottawa, its Centre for Graduate Studies, is at Saint Paul University.

    • Sarnia is a small, quiet city on the Canada–US border.
    • Lambton's Fire School in Corunna is about 15 minutes from the main campus.
    • All the open international programmes we found were at the Sarnia campus.
    • The new residence will have floor kitchens, study spaces and an on-site micro market.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Most of Lambton's two-year graduate certificates and many diplomas include a co-op term, which gives Canadian work experience. Co-op is not guaranteed. Lambton's programme pages state that IRCC alone decides PGWP eligibility; see our Canada guide for current rules.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    Co-op placement (Water Treatment Operations)100% placed and paid over the past three yearsLambton programme page
    Co-op placement (Occupational Health & Safety Management)50% of the first graduating class; CAD 15–23 an hourLambton programme page

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    FAQs

    How much does Lambton College cost for an Indian student?

    Graduate certificates cost about CAD 18,300–18,800 a year in tuition (CAD 27,900–28,400 in total for two-year programmes). Diplomas cost about CAD 14,700–18,000 a year. Books and living costs are extra.

    Are Lambton's intakes open for 2027?

    Only some. When we checked, AI & Machine Learning (September), Supply Chain Management (January and May), Agri-Business Management (January) and Early Childhood Education (May) were open, and many other programmes were closed to international applicants.

    What IELTS score does Lambton need?

    6.0 with no band below 6.0 for diplomas, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for graduate certificates. PTE 60 is accepted for both. Lambton does not publish a Class 12 English waiver for India.

    Does Lambton offer scholarships to Indian students?

    Yes. Entrance scholarships of CAD 1,000–4,000 are offered for selected programmes. They are not automatic; your acceptance letter says whether you have one.

    Is there a hostel at Lambton?

    A new residence opens in Fall 2027. Fees were not yet published. Until then students rent rooms off campus in Sarnia.

    Sources

    1. Lambton: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (opens in a new tab)
    2. Lambton: Supply Chain Management – Two-Year (opens in a new tab)
    3. Lambton: international programmes (opens in a new tab)
    4. Lambton: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
    5. Lambton: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    6. Lambton: how to apply (international) (opens in a new tab)
    7. Lambton: life in residence (opens in a new tab)
    8. Lambton: about Lambton College (opens in a new tab)
    9. Lambton International (opens in a new tab)

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

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