As a public college, established in Thunder Bay in 1967, Confederation College has a proven track record of delivering exceptional education and training to an average of 6,500 full and part-time students every year, including over 1,450 international students from more than 25 countries. The college offers straightforward, practical, hands-on education that helps graduates land their target jobs, and a dynamic learning environment led by highly trained, and approachable instructors.

Confederation College has a running track record for excellence:

• 88% of students found employment within six months of graduation (‘18-‘19 reporting year)
• 87% graduate satisfaction rate (‘18-‘19 reporting year)
• 79% employer satisfaction rate (‘18-‘19 reporting year)

Learning at Confederation College is an exciting and rewarding experience that begins with its three distinct academic schools, and continues with the smaller class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and cutting-edge classroom equipment and laboratories. The school is committed to delivering quality education to our students, regardless of where they come from, and delivers the type of education that graduates and employers want.

The college offers more than 65 programs in over 11 program areas, and in three academic schools:

• School of Aviation, Engineering Technology & Trades
• School of Business, Hospitality & Media Arts
• School of Health & Community Services

January 2021 open programs

All programs are available in September and a select number of options are available in January and May. 

Post-graduate Programs

• Digital Marketing and Marketing Analytics
• Engineering Business and Safety
• Management
• Health Informatics
• Human Resources Management
• Industrial Manufacturing Processes
• ICT Solutions for Business
• International Business Management
• Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

Undergraduate Programs

• Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering
• Business – Accounting, General Business,
• Human Resources, and Marketing
• Business Fundamentals
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technician – Computers
• Embedded Systems
• General Arts and Science
• Instrumentation Engineering Technician – Process Automation and Control
• Personal Support Worker

Admission Requirements

Confederation College uses academic information such as credentials, course completion, grades, and English proficiency to determine an applicant’s eligibility for admission.

General Requirements

• GPA 60%
• IELTS 6.0 (no band under 5.5) (Diploma)
• IELTS 6.5 (no band under 6.0) (Graduate Certificate)

English Proficiency Requirement 

Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements section of our website for information about the minimum English proficiency requirements for entry into our post-secondary programs. Requirements vary by program.

Age Requirement 

Applicants must be 18 years of age within their first semester of study to qualify for admission into Confederation College.

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards for International Students

Confederation College has scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are available to current students to assist with their education costs. Applications are considered based on financial need, academics, and/or community involvement.

In 2018-2019, Confederation College awarded a total of $275,360 in scholarships, awards, and bursaries to current students. The International Education Centre itself distributed $47,000 to 67 students.

The following is a list of scholarships, awards, and bursaries that are specific to international students. Please be aware that the number of awards and their value is subject to change. 

• International Education Centre - International Student Excellence Award: Three awards at $2,500.00 each.
• International Education Centre - Award of Merit: Eight awards at $1,000.00 each
• International Education Centre - International Student Award: Sixty awards at $500.00 each 
• Raag - Rung Music Circle Bursary - One award at $500.00
• Student Union Award of Confederation College Inc - International Student Award - Two awards at $500.00 each