Sault College

Sault College is a publicly assisted college in Sault Ste. Marie, in northern Ontario, under an agreement with the Ontario government. Its international page says it has welcomed students from over 35 countries, in over 70 certificate, diploma, degree and graduate certificate programs.

This profile is for Nepali students who want to study in Canada from Nepal and are considering Sault for a certificate or diploma after +2, or its nursing degree. It covers why students choose it, where its campuses are, what it costs, when programs start, work rights, scholarships and a few programs open to international students. The programs open to you, with credential, length and campus, are in our Sault programs guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our Sault admissions guide.

Why do Nepali students choose Sault College?

Sault gives you one main campus in northern Ontario, with computing, nursing, engineering technician and aviation programs on its PGWP list.

• Computing and health. Computer Programming, Computer Networking and Cyber Security and Practical Nursing are two-year diplomas on Sault’s PGWP list. So is the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) degree.
• For bachelor’s holders. Sault is a weaker fit here. The six graduate certificates in its program list are online, part-time or show no international fee, such as Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making (fully online) and Natural Resources and Environmental Enforcement (international fee N/A). A diploma on the PGWP list is the on-campus choice.
• Co-op and placements after +2. Civil Engineering Technician and Forestry Technician – Conservation are co-op programs. Social Service Worker includes over 400 hours of field placements, and nursing includes clinical placements. Computer Programming graduates can choose a degree pathway with Algoma University.
• Sault Ste. Marie. This is a small northern city, not Toronto. Ontario’s agreement describes it as a small northern community with one large industry, so part-time jobs may be harder to find than in a big city. Sault publishes no off-campus rent figure, but its residence starts at CAD 6,257 for two semesters.

Where are Sault College’s campuses?

Sault’s campuses page lists one main campus in Sault Ste. Marie, and this is where the international programs on this page are taught.

Toronto and Brampton are not PGWP routes. Sault has run campuses there through a public college-private partnership with triOS. Curriculum-licensing programs at a private partner campus lead to a PGWP only for starts on or before 15 May 2024, and Sault’s own announcement says students starting there from September 2024 aren’t eligible. This profile covers only Sault’s own campus.

We could not confirm whether those two campuses still take new students. Sault’s campuses page and program list show no programs there, though a few of its pages still mention them, so don’t accept an offer for either one without asking Sault in writing. A few community programs also run in Kenora, Rainy Lake and Thunder Bay through partner institutes, and Sault’s how-to-apply page gives a DLI number only for Sault Ste. Marie.

How much does Sault College cost for international students?

Sault lists international tuition of CAD 15,552 to 23,492 a year, and most programs sit near the lower end, with ancillary fees on top.

That is roughly Rs 17 to 25 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our CAD to Rs forex converter. The range is tuition only, from Sault’s annual fee schedule, and it can change each year.

Program pages add first-year ancillary fees of about CAD 1,900 to 2,900, which include compulsory health insurance of CAD 650. Practical Nursing and the nursing degree list tuition of about CAD 18,775, and Hairstyling and Esthetician about CAD 23,491. Aviation Commercial Pilot Operations is far higher, at CAD 67,850 tuition in year 1, or roughly Rs 73 lakh. Residence and living costs are extra, so check the “Fees and Costs” part of your program’s page.

You pay the amount your letter of acceptance shows, and your PAL comes after Sault receives your first-semester fee.

If your study permit is refused, Sault refunds your fees less a CAD 400 withdrawal fee and bank charges, provided you applied within your PAL’s validity and the refusal is dated after your latest letter of acceptance. If you withdraw for any other reason by about day 10 of the semester, the deduction is CAD 2,500. After a refusal, Sault won’t process a new application or deferral if you’d need another PAL. Read the refund policy and the international refund criteria before you pay.

Living costs come on top. For your study permit, IRCC asks you to show CAD 23,448 for a year of living expenses plus your first-year tuition. See our proof of funds guide and the cost of studying in Canada page. Our guide to the cost of living in Canada has a monthly budget.

When are Sault College’s intakes?

Sault’s terms start in September, January and May, but most program pages for international students list only a September start.

Sault doesn’t publish one fixed international closing date, and your agent or Regional Manager can tell you about deadlines. Term dates are in its Key Dates calendar.

Computer Programming, Practical Nursing and Civil Engineering Technician list a September start. Early Childhood Education, Personal Support Worker and Natural Environment Technician – Conservation and Management list both January and September starts. Police Foundations lists a January start, so check your own program’s page.

Aim to apply 9 to 12 months before your start date so there is time for the offer, the deposit, the PAL, your study permit and housing.

If you track document dates and deadlines in Bikram Sambat, our Nepali date converter turns B.S. dates into A.D. dates. For the full calendar, read our guide to Canada intakes.

Can you work while studying at Sault College and after you graduate?

Yes. You can work up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are on, and many Sault programs lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but not all of them.

For the PGWP, the rules depend on your credential:

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees have no field-of-study requirement. Degree graduates need an English result of at least CLB 7. A master’s degree can lead to a PGWP of up to 3 years.
• Diplomas, advanced diplomas and graduate certificates must be in an eligible field of study if you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024. Sault’s PGWP-eligible programs list names 22 programs with their CIP codes and shows no update date, and Sault asks you to verify your CIP code with IRCC.
• College graduates also need an English test result of at least CLB 5 in all four skills when they apply for the PGWP.

At least half of the program must be taken in class, and online study doesn’t count.

Business, Business – Accounting, Culinary Management and Sports Administration are open to international students but aren’t on the list. Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making is fully online. Programs at the Toronto and Brampton partner campuses aren’t eligible for starts after 15 May 2024. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains each rule, and our list of part-time jobs in Canada shows the work students usually find.

Which scholarships can Nepali students get at Sault College?

We found no automatic entrance scholarship for international students at Sault, but you can apply for small awards once you are enrolled.

How Sault’s awards for international students work:

• Amount: CAD 250 to 750, depending on the award.
• Who can get it: Full-time students. The International Academic Excellence Award is for a 4.0 GPA in your first semester after a January or May start, and the leadership award is for active campus involvement. Scholarships need a 3.0 GPA.
• What you have to do: Complete one online application on the Student Portal. A few awards ask for extra documents.
• When: The application usually opens in October, and most awards are given in the winter semester, often in March.

Sault also lists an entrance award of up to CAD 500 based on financial need, so ask whether you qualify. Details are on Sault’s scholarships page, and each award is on its full awards list. Our Canada scholarships guide lists other awards that Nepali students can apply for.

What do you need to get into Sault College from Nepal?

Sault wants the equivalent of an Ontario high school diploma, so your +2, plus IELTS Academic 6.0 for a certificate or diploma and 6.5 for nursing or a graduate certificate.

PTE Academic is 60 for those levels, with a higher band minimum for nursing and graduate certificates. Aviation is stricter, at IELTS 7.0 with no band below 6.5, or PTE 67. See Sault’s admission requirements. It publishes no minimum percentage for Nepal, and you must be at least 18 by the end of your first semester.

To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Documents and the application steps are in our Sault admissions guide.

What can you study at Sault College?

Sault says it teaches over 70 certificate, diploma, degree and graduate certificate programs, and international students mostly apply to its diplomas and one-year certificates.

The programs below are a selection open to international students in computing, nursing, aviation, engineering technician programs and trades, each checked on Sault’s own program pages. Business, Business – Accounting, Culinary Management and Police Foundations are not on Sault’s PGWP list, so read that list before you choose one.

Our Sault programs guide lists more programs with their credential, length and campus. For each type of program, see our guides to nursing in Canada, computer science in Canada and engineering in Canada.

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Where do Sault College students live?

Sault’s residence, Ray Lawson Hall, is on campus and costs CAD 6,257 for a double room or CAD 7,190 for a single for two semesters.

Apartment rooms cost CAD 8,760 to 9,800, and every floor has a kitchen and laundry. There is a CAD 100 non-refundable residence application fee, and rates and deadlines are on the residence rates page. For rentals, Sault points students to off-campus housing listings on Places4Students, and it doesn’t publish a rent figure. See Sault’s residence page, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.

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Official Sault College links

• International students at Sault
• How to apply (through an agent on OCAS)
• Tuition and fees
• English language requirements
• PGWP-eligible programs and the program list
• Campuses and locations
• Confirm Sault’s designated learning institution (DLI) number on IRCC’s DLI list

Frequently asked questions about Sault College