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Confederation College
Strong focus on Indigenous education and community partnerships.
Confederation College serves Northwestern Ontario with a strong commitment to Indigenous education and community partnerships. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, it offers a unique Canadian experience with outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key facts
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA
Founded: 1967 · Students: 3,200+ · Programs: 65+
Tuition per year: $16,000 - $19,000 CAD/year
Intakes: September, January, May
English requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
Application fee: $125 CAD
Facts last verified 31 October 2026
Highlights
- Leader in Indigenous education
- Beautiful Lake Superior location
- Strong community partnerships
- Aviation Centre of Excellence
- Affordable living in Thunder Bay
Popular programs
- Aviation Flight Management
- Indigenous Wellness & Addictions Prevention
- Business Administration
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Early Childhood Education
PGWP-eligible programs
- Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance — Diploma
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Bachelor's Degree
- Carpentry and Renovation Techniques — Certificate
- Civil Engineering Technician — Diploma
- Computer Programming — Diploma
- Dental Hygiene — Advanced Diploma
- Developmental Services Worker — Diploma
- Developmental Services Worker - Accelerated — Diploma
- Digital Marketing and Marketing Analytics — Postgraduate
- Early Childhood Education — Diploma
- Electrical Engineering Technician — Diploma
- Engineering Business and Safety Management — Postgraduate
- Environmental Technician - Water Resource Management — Diploma
- Health Administration and Leadership — Postgraduate
- Health Informatics — Postgraduate
- Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions for Business — Postgraduate
- Interactive Media Development — Advanced Diploma
- Mechanical Engineering Technician — Diploma
- Mechanical Techniques — Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Assistant — Certificate
- Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Equipment — Certificate
- Personal Support Worker — Certificate
- Pharmacy Technician — Diploma
- Practical Nursing — Diploma
- Pre-Health Sciences — Certificate
- Recreation Therapy — Diploma
- Recreation Therapy - Accelerated — Diploma
- Welding Techniques — Certificate
Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at Confederation College?
Tuition for international students is $16,000 - $19,000 CAD/year.
What are the intakes at Confederation College?
Confederation College admits students in September, January, May.
What is the English requirement at Confederation College?
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5).
What is the application fee at Confederation College?
The application fee is $125 CAD.
Which Confederation College programs are PGWP-eligible?
28 programs are listed as PGWP-eligible. View the PGWP program list.
Is a Student Direct representative available for Confederation College?
Yes.
How do I apply to Confederation College?
Create a free Student Direct profile at https://firststep.studentdirectedu.com, choose your program and intake, and Student Direct will guide your application to Confederation College.