International Eligible Programs

Your program options

International students are eligible to take most of our Lakeland College certificate and diploma programs.

However, there are exceptions. Check the available programs below, as well as the list of programs that aren't open to international students.

Also, some programs have caps on the number of international students. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed.

Before you apply, please check if the program accepts international students and if there is room in the program. If you have any questions, please email international@lakelandcollege.ca.

Programs that aren't available to international students

Unfortunately we are not able to offer all our programs to international students.

Study permit issues with part-time status and residency requirements are two of the reasons why we can't offer them to you.

The following programs are unable to take international students:

2nd class Power Engineering
4th class Power Engineering
Accounting Technician
All online Human Services programs
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
Animal Health Technology
Animal Science Technology: Equine Science major
Apprenticeship and Pre-employment programs
Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services
Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Science
Community Mental Health
Emergency Services Technology
Environmental Sciences: Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
Fire Fighter Training
Hairstylist
Health Care Aide
Petroleum Management
Veterinary Medical Assistant

Open and closed programs

Available for Fall 2022

all eligible programs

Closed programs

Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Early Childhood Education
Educational Assistant
Heavy Oil Operations Technician
Heavy Oil Power Engineering
Interior Design Technology
Post-Bachelor Commercial Agriculture Production

Application deadlines

Your application must be submitted before July 10 for the September intake. However, we advise you to apply well before that date because:

the visa process can take several weeks
many of our popular programs fill up quickly with both domestic and international students

Eligible programs

Agricultural sciences programs

One of Lakeland's major advantages is the college farm where students have the opportunity to use their skills whether they are working in the small animal clinic, showing purebred cattle or making decisions about crops.

Two year diploma programs:

Business programs

Business at Lakeland College provides you with options in our diploma program, a general business administration major, or take a more specific area of study.

Once you're accepted in the program, a business advisor will guide you in choosing electives. You pick courses that match your interests and career needs.

accounting major
general business major
marketing major
real estate appraisal & assessment major
small business & entrepreneurship major

As well, the administrative professional certificate program is open to international students.

At this time, the optional co-op summer program is not available to international students.

Energy programs

The Power Engineering Technician certificate program combines power engineering and heavy oil operations. It includes a practicum where you put 4th class power engineering skills into action.

The Process and Power Engineering program combines 3rd Class power engineering and heavy oil operations to broaden your future job options beyond the oil and gas industry.

Both these courses require industry practicums. You will need a work permit.

Newly added to the list of energy programs available to international students is our online Sustainable Energy certificate and diploma.

Please note: the Sustainable Energy Technology program is geared toward professionals and delivered online. Completion of the program doesn't qualify you to apply for a Canadian PGWP.

Environmental sciences programs

Lakeland's Environmental Sciences diploma allows you to choose from one of three majors:

Conservation and Restoration Ecology
Environmental Conservation and Reclamation
Applied Environmental Sciences (certificate and diploma)

Some of our students do a double major by spending one more year here. This is also a 2+2 program. This means you spend 2 years at Lakeland and get a diploma, then 2 years at university for a degree. Lakeland has transfer agreements with several universities.

The applied degree and wildlife and fisheries major are not available to international students at this time.

Esthetician and clinical esthetician program

Learn the art of making someone feel great. You'll promote wellness as an important part of health care, use specialized skin care treatments, and address beauty, anti-aging and stress issues.

You’ll study the anatomy and physiology of the skin, diseases and pharmacology, epidemiology and nutrition. Plus you’ll develop communication and business skills in our 1 year Esthetician or Clinical Esthetician certificate program.

Human services programs

Three of our human services programs are open to international students.

Child & Youth Care
Early Childhood Education certificate. You may go on to the 2-year diploma.
Educational Assistant

Interior design program

Lakeland College's Interior Design Technology diploma program is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) based in the US.

Our students have consistently won awards in the NKBA's student competitions.