Lambton College

About Lambton College

• Lambton College is a public college located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada with additional campuses/locations for international students.

• It has been welcoming international students for over 50 years.

• The College describes its mission as offering “opportunities for innovation … rigorous quality in our programs and services … and energy put into the things we value most.”

• Founded (as its Wikipedia entry says) in the 1960s (1969 in the info box), offering applied arts & technologies, diplomas, certificates, degrees.

Why Lambton College? (Strengths / Highlights)

Here are some of the major reasons many international students choose Lambton:

• Career-focus & PGWP eligible programs: The College’s website emphasises that many of its programs are eligible for Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, enabling students to stay and work after graduation.

• Smaller/safe community campus: The main campus in Sarnia is in a smaller city (≈ 75,000 people) which can mean less congested, more personal attention, and a welcoming environment.

• Strong support for international students: Lambton offers orientation, pre-arrival modules, and dedicated international-student teams.

• Scholarships for international students: The institution clearly states that it supports “the best and brightest international applicants” with scholarship funding.

• Programs across levels: From certificates to diplomas to degrees, covering plenty of fields (business, technology, trades, health sciences), giving flexibility.

• Affordability & value: Compared to large urban Canadian universities, smaller colleges like Lambton may offer lower cost of living, smaller class sizes, and more applied learning.

• Applied research & industry collaboration: According to data, Lambton has been ranked highly among Canadian colleges for research in certain categories.

Campus Locations

• Main campus: Sarnia, Ontario — this is the principal location for many full-time programs.

• Ottawa campus: Lambton also operates a campus in Ottawa for international students.

• Mississauga / Toronto area: Lambton previously had a campus in Toronto and indicates “Toronto campus is no longer accepting new students”.

  • Note: If you’re considering the Toronto campus, check current status, since it may not admit new students.

• Always check the program page to see which campus the particular program is offered at, since not all programs are at all campuses.

Types of Courses / Study Levels / Mode of Learning

Study levels

• Certificates: Shorter?term credentials (often 1 year or less) for specific skills/trades.

• Diplomas: Typically 2- or 3-year programs in applied arts, technology, health, business etc.

• Degrees / Advanced Diplomas: Some programs may offer applied degrees (Bachelor level) or advanced diplomas. For example many sources say “more than 115 programs at UG/PG levels”.

• Post-Graduate Certificates / Graduate Certificates: For students who already have credentials and want to upskill (some sources note “PG certificate programs 15 weeks-2 years” for international students).

Mode of learning

• The College offers on-campus (in-person) full?time programs at the campus.

• There is mention of online registration / pre-arrival orientation modules for international students.

• While Lambton’s site doesn’t heavily highlight “fully online programs for international students”, many Ontario colleges increasingly offer blended or hybrid delivery — you would need to check each program’s details.

• Important for international students: the physical presence may be required to maintain study permit rules and PGWP eligibility, so double-check that “in-class” or “hybrid that meets immigration rules” is specified.

Number of programs offered

• One summary says Lambton “offers more than 115 programs at UG and PG levels” (via a secondary site).

• Another source (Wikipedia) says “more than 70 post-secondary programs and apprenticeships, academic upgrading, post-graduate, part-time and training programs.”

• My takeaway: The program offering is broad; expect several dozen diploma/degree programs, plus certificates and apprenticeships. For your particular interest (India or other country), check the programs list filter “PGWP Ready” on Lambton’s international programs site.

Highlights / Latest Updates

Here are several noteworthy updates and points to keep in mind:

• Lambton’s website explicitly states “Toronto campus is no longer accepting new students.” If you were considering Toronto location, you’ll need to look at Sarnia or Ottawa campuses.

• There is a recent news article (Dec 2024) reporting that Lambton College is facing challenges due to federal changes to international student study permit and PGWP eligibility, which may affect enrolment or program eligibility for international students.

• For international applicants, Lambton has released updated registration/online orientation details: e.g., for new international students starting Winter 2026, registration opens Nov 10 2025 after online orientation modules.

• Admissions/intake windows are clearly defined for international students: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May). But not all programs are available in all intakes.

University / College Ranking

• While Lambton is a college of applied arts & technology, not a traditional research university, it does have ranking mentions. For instance, one site says Lambton was ranked #2 research college in Ontario and #3 research college in Canada overall in a certain research ranking.

• Because rankings for Canadian colleges differ from universities, if you’re looking specifically for “university ranking”, you might need to compare by subject/program rather than overall global ranking.

• Use rankings as one tool, but equally important are: program relevance, industry connections, PGWP eligibility, location (Sarnia vs big city), student support services.

Scholarship

Key Program: International Entrance Scholarships

• For the 2025 / 26 academic year (Spring, Fall, Winter intakes) the College offers entrance scholarships for top-performing international applicants.

• Amounts vary by campus:

  • At the Sarnia campus: Up to CAD $4,000 for eligible programs.

  • At the Ottawa campus: Up to CAD $3,600 for eligible programs.

• Example program-specific amounts (Sarnia):

  • Programs such as Advanced Project Management – Environmental (PMES) or Cloud Infrastructure & Administration (CIAS) offer the full CAD $4,000.

  • Some programmes offer lesser scholarship amounts (e.g., CAD $1,500) depending on the course.

Eligibility & Requirements

Here are the main criteria you must satisfy to qualify for the entrance scholarship. Meeting them does not guarantee you’ll receive the award — the College reserves discretion.

• You must be an international student applicant (from outside Canada).

• You must apply to and be accepted into a qualifying program at Lambton College (Sarnia or Ottawa campus) for the eligible intake (Spring, Fall, or Winter).

• Proof of English language proficiency is required. For example, submitting one of the accepted tests (e.g., IELTS) completed within the last two years is required.

• You must maintain full-time registration status in your first and second academic terms. If you transfer to another institution or withdraw during the first or second term, you will forfeit the scholarship.

• Your acceptance letter will indicate whether you have been selected for the scholarship: it will show “YES” in Box 23 if selected; if “NO” then you were not awarded the scholarship.

• The scholarship is non-transferable, non-cashable, and cannot be used for purposes other than the tuition fee as designated.

Additional Notes & Tips

• Selection isn’t automatic: Meeting eligibility doesn’t guarantee award. The admissions team has discretion.

• Check if your chosen program is eligible: Only certain programs at Sarnia or Ottawa campuses are listed for the entrance scholarship for 2025/26. For example, Sarnia: Agribusiness Management (AGBS), Business Analytics (BANS), Supply Chain Management (SCMS) etc.

• Intake matters: The scholarship terms refer to Spring, Fall, Winter intakes; you’ll need to apply by the deadlines for your intake.

• Full-time status is critical: If you dip into part-time or withdraw early, you risk losing the entire scholarship. Always check your enrolment status.

• Budget accordingly: Even with scholarship, there will still be tuition fees, living costs, books, supplies, etc. The scholarship reduces cost but doesn’t cover everything.

• Confirm details in your Offer Letter: If selected, your official Offer of Acceptance will indicate the scholarship (Box 23) and amount or conditions.

• English test scores & other admission requirements: Because the scholarship is only for students admitted into eligible programs, make sure your academic records and language test meet Lambton’s admission requirement. (For example, Lambton requires IELTS or equivalent.

• Stay updated: Scholarship values, program eligibility and intakes can change year to year. Always check Lambton College’s official “Scholarships” page for the current year.