Confederation College

Confederation College is a college in Thunder Bay, ON. International students should budget around US$21,200 a year in total, covering roughly US$12,700 in tuition and US$8,500 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 4 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 61 institutions we list in Canada.

1450 Nakina Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 0E5, Canada

Tuition: US$12,700/yr
Living: US$8,500/yr
Total: US$21,200/yr
Type: College
Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Why students choose Confederation College

A wide subject choice matched to labour demand: Nursing, Aircraft Maintenance, Pharmacy Technician, Community Services and Communications among others
91.1% of Confederation graduates find work within six months.
Total costs including tuition and board start at around USD 19,000 a year. Lower costs also ease the proof-of-funds and visa burden.
Strong routes to Canadian permanent residence through the RCIP priority immigration programme, developed from RNIP, plus Express Entry and the Ontario Nominee Program.
Straightforward 2+2 progression to a bachelor's degree at lower cost. Students can complete a two-year diploma, apply for residence, then continue to a degree at domestic tuition rates.
Plenty of on- and off-campus part-time work during study, paying up to CAD 1,600 a month.
Tuition includes a city bus pass, health insurance and gym access

Confederation College fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for Confederation College
Item	Amount
Diploma, 2 or 3 years	typically CAD 18,000/year; a few specialist subjects run at CAD 21,000–23,000/year
Bachelor of Nursing, 4 years	CAD 26,000/year
Postgraduate certificate, 1 or 2 years	CAD 18,000–19,000/year
Students who prefer not to live in halls can find private accommodation nearby. Note that rent often excludes utilities such as heating, water, internet and cable — confirm with the landlord which are included and which are billed separately.

Confederation College entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Admission requirements

High school transcript
IELTS 6.0 or above, depending on subject; Nursing requires 6.5 at both diploma and bachelor's level
Applicants below the English requirement can study English at a Confederation College partner such as ICEAP, ILAC or Lakehead University.

Scholarships at Confederation College

Automatic entrance scholarship: CAD 1,000
Two months of free hall accommodation

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Confederation College?

Budget roughly US$21,200 a year in total — about US$12,700 in tuition and US$8,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Confederation College?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school transcript

Where is Confederation College?

Confederation College is in Thunder Bay, ON, at 1450 Nakina Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 0E5, Canada.

Can international students work while studying at Confederation College?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Canada the current allowance is 24 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is pgwp — up to 3 years.