Study at Lambton College Canada from Nepal

Is Lambton College a Good Choice for Nepali Students?

Lambton College can be a good choice if you want a public college, a career-focused program and a small city with lower costs.

Lambton is a public college in Sarnia, Ontario, that has served its community since 1967. It suits you if you want a diploma after +2 or a graduate certificate after your bachelor’s in Nepal. It may not suit you if you want a big city or a university degree. If you are still comparing options to study in Canada from Nepal, begin with our Canada study guide.

This post helps you decide whether Lambton fits you. For the full details, read our Lambton College profile. It covers fees, campuses, work rights and scholarships in one place.

Where Would You Actually Study at Lambton College?

You would study in Sarnia, because all 23 programs on Lambton’s international list are taught at its Sarnia campus.

Many Nepali families still hear about Lambton in Toronto or Mississauga. Those were private partner campuses, run with Cestar College and Queen’s College, and they no longer take new students. Older websites and social media posts may still show them as open, so please check first.

This matters for your future work permit as well. IRCC says a student at a private partner campus can get a post-graduation work permit only if the program began on or before 15 May 2024. Our PGWP guide explains the full rules.

What Is Student Life Like in Sarnia?

Sarnia is a small, quiet city on Lake Huron, with lower costs than Toronto but fewer part-time jobs.

Expect a smaller Nepali community than in Toronto, so your first friends may come from your class and from other international students. Winters are long and cold, so plan your clothes and your travel early. Our guide to life as a Nepali student in Canada helps you prepare for that.

Off campus, students usually live in rooms in shared houses, usually on a lease of 8 to 12 months. Landlords often ask for the last month’s rent as a deposit. Lambton’s housing office can help you arrange viewings. You can compare Sarnia with bigger places in our list of top cities to study in Canada.

Which Lambton Programs Suit Nepali Students?

The best fits are computers, AI, supply chain, technical work and farm business, and all 23 programs are on Lambton’s PGWP-ready list.

• After +2: two-year computer and electrical diplomas with a co-op term.
• After a bachelor’s in Nepal: one-year or two-year certificates in supply chain, AI or safety at work.
• Coming from an agriculture background: Lambton College’s agribusiness management certificate, called Agri-Business Management, is worth a look.
• Care and education: Early Childhood Education includes placements with children.

The programs change, and not every program starts in every intake, so check the official list of international programs first. Our Lambton programs guide shows the length and level of each one. If you want to compare with other colleges, see our page on colleges in Canada.

How Much Does Lambton College Cost for a Nepali Student?

Tuition for the first two terms is about CAD 14,697 to 18,752, or roughly Rs 16 to 20 lakh, depending on the program.

Diplomas and certificates cost about CAD 14,697 to 15,217 for two terms, such as Computer Programmer. Graduate certificates cost about CAD 17,983 to 18,752. These are the college’s own estimates, and they leave out books and living costs. The Canadian dollar is the currency you will pay in, so use our CAD to Rs forex converter for today’s rate in Nepal.

Sarnia’s rent is lower than in Toronto, and Lambton says the city has some of the lowest tuition and living costs in Canada. You still need to show CAD 23,448 for living costs outside Quebec for your study permit. Our cost of living in Canada guide helps you build a monthly budget.

Lambton’s entrance scholarships go up to CAD 4,000 for listed programs, but they are not automatic. If your visa is refused, Lambton’s refund policy returns your fees less CAD 350, once you send the refusal letter.

What Do You Need to Apply to Lambton College?

You need your academic documents, an English test score such as IELTS 6.0 or PTE 60, and a CAD 150 application fee.

Graduate certificates ask for IELTS 6.5, with no band below 6.0. Lambton says it usually reviews an application within 2 to 5 business days. Then you pay your first-term fee and ask for a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) before you apply for your study permit.

Our Lambton admissions guide lists each step and document. Our page on minimum IELTS and PTE for Canada compares scores across Canada.

Can Goreto Help You Decide on Lambton College?

Yes, our counselors can compare Lambton with other public colleges and check it against your grades, budget and career plan.

Being a small city, Sarnia has fewer part-time jobs than a big city, so your family should plan to rely less on work. Our guide to part-time jobs in Canada shows what students usually do. They can also go through your costs with your parents, so your family knows what to expect.

You can meet our counselors at our 5 branches in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara. To start, book a counselling session.