Written by Chet Raj Bhandari

About Confederation College

Out on the shore of Lake Superior, Confederation College (confederationcollege.ca) has been training people for hands-on careers in Northwestern Ontario since 1967. This isn’t a school built around lecture halls and theory — it’s a college built around labs, shops, clinics, and co-op placements, with programs ranging from aviation and aerospace manufacturing to health sciences, business, and the trades.

Thunder Bay itself is the draw for a lot of international students: a mid-sized city on the water, with a lower cost of living than Toronto or Vancouver and a tight-knit international student community. Confederation runs its main campus there, plus smaller regional campuses in Fort Frances, Kenora, and Dryden.

For Nepali students weighing a diploma-and-work-experience path into the Canadian job market, Confederation’s applied, co-op-heavy programs and its established international student office are worth a close look.

Confederation College Campuses

Confederation College currently has 4 campuses. They are:

S.NO	CAMPUS NAME	CITY	PROVINCE	COUNTRY
1	Fort Frances	Fort Frances	Ontario	Canada
2	Thunder Bay	Thunder Bay	Ontario	Canada
3	Kenora	Kenora	Ontario	Canada
4	Dryden	Dryden	Ontario	Canada

Number Of Courses And Course Level Offered By Confederation College

Confederation College currently offers 300 courses.

The number of courses and course level offered by college are listed below:

S.NO	PROGRAM LEVEL	NUMBER OF COURSES
1	Diploma	132
2	Post Graduate	78
3	Certificate	63
4	Advanced Diploma	24
5	Bachelors	3

Campus Life

International students studying in Confederation College can enjoy access to the following facilities on the campus. They are:

Parking
Meal fees
Confederation College student residence details
Bookstore
Athletics & Wellness
Lockers

Notable Alumni

Confederation College alumni have made significant contributions to the arts and entertainment sector.

This college has a total number of 20801 alumni. Some of the notable and popular alumni of college are:

Trent Opaloch – Cinematographer
Norm Foster – Canadian Playwright
Rob Wolvin – Politician
Lenox Shuman – Deputy Speaker of National Assembly

Confederation College Fees

On an average tuition fee for Confederation College per semester is CAD $6,500.

You can find semester-wise tuition fee/tuition fee per annum for UG, PG, Diploma and MBA courses here.

UG TUITION FEE	PG TUITION FEE	DIPLOMA TUITION FEE	MBA TUITION FEE
CAD $18,500	CAD $19,000	CAD $15,000	CAD $22,000

Library

The Confederation College Library (Paterson Library Commons) is open Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and weekends 12:00–5:00 p.m. Staff can be reached at (807) 475-6219 or library@confederationcollege.ca, and students can also get live research help through AskON, an Ontario-wide college library chat service.

Careers

Confederation’s Student Career Services department offers career coaching, resume and interview help, and co-op placement support, and runs the MyCareer portal where students can access job postings and career-planning tools around the clock.

Part-Time Jobs At Confederation College For Students

International students on a study permit can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during regular terms (full-time during scheduled breaks), and can take on-campus jobs without a separate work permit. Common on-campus options include work-study roles, library and bookstore positions, and residence assistant jobs; off-campus openings in Thunder Bay are often posted through Confederation’s Career Services office.

Top Companies Recruiting Confederation College Students

Confederation’s Employer Services team works with regional employers across health care, aviation and aerospace manufacturing, natural resources, business, and the trades — sectors that match the college’s applied program mix — to connect students and graduates with co-op placements and permanent roles in Northwestern Ontario.

Confederation College Graduate Average Salary Based On Degree

LEVELS	SALARY IN CAD$
Bachelors	CAD $37,580 per year
Masters	CAD $72,150 per year
MBA	CAD $91,700 per year

More Details About Confederation College For Nepalese Students

Confederation College is located in Thunder Bay.
It has a high visa success rate.
They accept backlogs for international students.
They follow conditional acceptance.

Upcoming Intakes For Confederation College

Confederation College runs two main intakes for most international-facing programs — May and September — with some programs also opening a January start. Since intake availability differs by program, it’s worth confirming directly with an admissions advisor which term your chosen program is accepting applications for.

Top Courses

Top Degrees

Diploma
Post Graduate
Certificate
Advanced Diploma
Bachelors

Eligibility Criteria

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th.	Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score, 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

POST-SECONDARY DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. Minimum 55% in diploma & Bachelor’s courses.	Minimum 6.0 IELTS reading score, 6.0 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 6.0 Listening score, Minimum 6.0 Speaking score. Overall 6.5 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th.	Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score, 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

Contact Information Of Confederation College For International Students

Phone Number 1 (807) 475-6467	Mobile Number 1 (807) 475-6467
Fax N/A	Email: international@confederationcollege.ca
Website: confederationcollege.ca/international-students	Location: 1450 Nakina Dr, Thunder Bay — see map below
Address: 1450 Nakina Dr, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada – P7C 4W1

International Entrance Exams – Scores Required For Admission:

PROGRAM LEVEL	IELTS – ACADEMIC	PTE – ACADEMIC	TOEFL – iBT	DUOLINGO
POST GRADUATE, Aviation, Health Care, & Accelerated	Overall 6.5 no module less than 6.0	60 no module less than 54	88 no module less than 22	125 no module less than 105
DIPLOMA (except Health Care and Aviation programs)	Overall 6.0, with one module 5.5	54 no module less than 54	80 no module less than 20	105 no module less than 85
ADVANCED DIPLOMA (except Health Care and Aviation programs)	Overall 6.0, with one module 5.5	54 no module less than 54	80 no module less than 20	105 no module less than 85
CERTIFICATE (except Health Care and Aviation programs)	Overall 6.0, with one module 5.5	54 no module less than 54	80 no module less than 20	105 no module less than 85

Admission Requirements For Confederation College

Documents Required

Academic transcripts and certificates (10th, 12th, and any post-secondary study)
Valid passport
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (LOR)
Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo)
Proof of funds / financial support letter
Resume/CV

For a full breakdown of what to prepare and how to get documents certified, see Goreto’s Resources for Abroad Study guide.

Deadline For Admissions

Confederation College reviews applications on a rolling basis, and popular diploma programs and residence spots fill up early. As a general rule, Nepali applicants should apply at least 9–12 months ahead of their intended intake — earlier for the September intake, which sees the highest demand — to leave enough time for offer processing, study permit approval, and travel planning.

Program Details

Health, Wellness and Sciences

Health Administration and Leadership

Confederation College

Prog Code:

0284

Duration:

1 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.5

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

A 2-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate covering health-sector ethics, policy, operations, and HR, preparing grads for entry/middle management roles in clinics, hospitals, and long-term care. Fees given in Canadian dollars.

Arts, Media & Design

General Arts and Science

Confederation College

Prog Code:

0141

Duration:

1 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

A flexible 2-year diploma covering a broad range of arts and science subjects, often used as a stepping stone toward a specific diploma or degree pathway. Fees given in Canadian dollars.

Health, Wellness and Sciences

Health Informatics

Confederation College

Prog Code:

0244

Duration:

1 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.5

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

A 1-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate blending technical, inter-professional, and interpersonal skills to prepare grads to manage health data and support healthcare decision-making. Fees given in Canadian dollars.

Accommodation For Nepalese Students Studying At Confederation College

On-Campus Accommodation

Confederation College’s Thunder Bay residence options include the Spruce and Cedar houses (fully furnished, four-bedroom apartment-style units with a shared kitchen and living room) and Sibley Hall, a staffed, co-ed residence with room for 229 students and Wi-Fi throughout. Residence fills up quickly, so students should apply well ahead of their intended start date through the Residence office (807-475-6383).

Off-Campus Accommodation

For students living off campus, Confederation’s International Education office provides an off-campus housing guide and connects students with the SpacesShared platform, which matches students with local hosts renting out rooms in Thunder Bay.