Confederation College is a public post-secondary institution, founded in 1967 and located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
With highly trained, approachable instructors and a dynamic learning environment, Confederation College offers straightforward, practical, hands-on education. This applied approach to learning explains why employers repeatedly report a very high level of satisfaction with Confederation College graduates (Rated #1 in Employer Satisfaction in the province of Ontario - among all 24 public colleges, 2012).
Confederation College continue to have some of the highest graduate employment rates in the province of Ontario (89% of Confederation College students found employment within six months of graduation - 2013/2014 survey), ranking first or second among Ontario colleges for the past four years.
Learning at Confederation College is an exciting and rewarding experience, with small class sizes, state of the art facilities and cutting-edge classroom equipment and labs. Confederation College delivers exceptional education and training to an average of 8,800 full and part-time students every year, including over 515 international students from more than 30 countries.
Confederation College supports international students in a wide variety of services including: academic advising, support & counselling, accommodation guidance, airport pick-up, medical insurance, orientation, fitness centre, health centre, social activities, universal transit bus pass, work placement services*, & more! Confederation College is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), and is therefore eligible to register international students, as per the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
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DIPLOMA & ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Confederation College diploma & advanced diploma programs, combine academic learning, with valuable hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. Many of Confederation College advanced diploma programs include co-ops, work placements and internships, which further enhance students’ practical skills and expose them to potential employers prior to graduation.
• Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician
• Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance
• Broadcasting - Television Production
• Business Accounting
• Business Administration - Accounting
• Business Marketing
• Business Administration - Human Resources
• Child & Youth Care
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Computer Programmer
• Culinary Management
• Dental Hygiene
• Developmental Services Worker
• Early Childhood Education
• Electronics Engineering Technician - Computers
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Environmental Technician
• Film Production
• Forestry Ecosystem Management Technician
• General Arts & Science
• Interactive Media Development
• Instrumentation Engineering Technician - Process Automation
• Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Mining Engineering Technician
• Power Engineering Technician
• Recreation Therapy
• Tourism - Travel & Eco-Adventure
FOUNDATIONS & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The one (1) year Foundation & Certificates Programs at Confederation College help students explore a new industry without the multiple year commitment and/or provide a solid foundation for one of Confederation College diploma or advanced diploma opportunities.
• Business Fundamentals
• Construction Techniques
• Dental Assisting - Level I & II
• General Arts & Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Motive Power Techniques - Automotive
• Office Administration
• Personal Support Worker
• Pre-Health Sciences
• Pre-Technology - Technology / Aviation
• Pre-Technology
• Welding Techniques
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Below are the program options that are available to degree holders at Confederation College:
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Most of Confederation College postgraduate programs are two semesters long, however some are as long as two years in length. Post graduate programs are available in the areas of business, engineering and health care.
• Critical Care Nursing (for internationally-trained RNs)
• Embedded Systems *NEW*
• Engineering Business & Safety Management
• Human Resources Management
• Industrial Manufacturing Processes
• International Business Management
• Leadership for Healthcare Professionals
• Leadership in Patient Support & Administration
ACCELERATED PROGRAM FOR DEGREE HOLDERS
In addition to post-graduate certificate programs, degree holders have the ability to apply to some accelerated and fast track program options at Confederation College. Eligible applicants must have graduated with a first class academic standing. Students complete the diploma program over a shorter period of time.
• Business Administration - Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing (2 Years)
• Child & Youth Care (12 Months)
• Developmental Services Worker (1 Year)
• Environmental Technician (1.5 Years)
• Recreation Therapy (1 Year)
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - DUAL CREDENTIALS (2 Years)
• Dental Care & Administration (Leadership for Healthcare Professionals + Dental Assisting).
• Leadership for Global Business Practice *NEW* (International Business Management + Human Resources Management).
• Leadership in Patient Support & Administration (Leadership for Healthcare Professionals + Personal Support Worker).
• Nursing Specialization - Critical Care Nursing & Administration (Leadership for Healthcare Professionals + Critical Care Nursing).
TUITION FEES AT CONFEDERATION COLLEGE
Tuition fees at Confederation College depends on the course of study. It ranges between $11,500 CAD to $17,400 CAD per year.
* Confederation College Application Fee is: $95 CAD
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* English language scores (i.e. IELTS/TOEFL) is NOT required from Nigerians, for admission into Confederation College, Canada
UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS (i.e. University Transfer Agreements)
Confederation College students have the opportunity to transfer and continue their education at other educational institutions across Canada and Australia.
Confederation College has agreements in place that permit credits that are earned in certain programs to be transferred to programs at other colleges and universities. This allows our students to gain advanced standing in a wide variety of programs.
Some of the universities that Confederation College have an articulation/transfer agreement with are:
• Algoma University, Canada
• Athabasca University, Canada
• Cape Breton University, Canada
• Griffith University, Australia
• Lakehead University, Canada
• Royal Roads University, Canada
• Trent University, Canada
• University of New Brunswick, Canada
• University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Canada
See: A complete and up-to-date List of the Educational Institutions that Confederation College have an Articulation/Transfer Agreement with.
