Diploma
Canadore International Student Scholarship
/ Grad Cert Merit, after 1st semester
Canadore College - College Drive North Bay Campus
North Bay, Canada
"A public Ontario college in North Bay known for aviation, health and trades"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
PGWP (eligible fields only)
About Canadore College - College Drive North Bay Campus
Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology began in 1967 as a campus of Cambrian College and became an independent Ontario public college in 1972. Based in North Bay, it has about 6,000 students and over 65 full-time programmes in aviation, business, community justice and police studies, culinary arts, environmental studies, health sciences, Indigenous studies, media and design, recreation and the trades. Its main campus shares a wooded escarpment site with Nipissing University. College Drive is the main campus, home to the Harris Learning Library, health, media, business and justice programmes.
Rankings & Recognition
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Accreditations & Memberships
Colleges Ontario
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
Designated Learning Institution (O19395535239)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Canadore College - College Drive North Bay Campus's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1972 (campus since 1967)
Founded
About 6,000
Students
65+
Full-time Programmes
College Drive (Education Centre)
This Campus
263-hectare escarpment site
Main Campus
Popular Programs
Practical Nursing
Paramedic
Police Foundations
Business Administration
Health Care Administration
Environmental Technician
Media and Design
Application Details
Application Fee
CAD 100
Apply Through
Canadore international portal
Minimum Age
18-19 at programme start
Diploma English
IELTS 5.5 / PTE 43
Grad Certificate English
IELTS 6.0 / PTE 51
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic (Diploma)
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5.5 |
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IELTS Academic (Graduate Certificate)
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6.0 |
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TOEFL iBT (Diploma / Grad Cert)
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60 / 79 |
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PTE Academic (Diploma / Grad Cert)
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43 / 51 |
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Duolingo (Diploma / Grad Cert)
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105 / 115 |
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CAEL (Diploma / Grad Cert)
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55 / 60 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
PGWP: eligible fields only
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
CAD 100
Avg Scholarship
Merit awards after semester 1
Career Outcomes
PGWP (eligible fields only)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Schools — Aviation, Health, Business, Trades
Programmes — 65+ full-time
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
College Drive (Education Centre): 100 College Drive, North Bay, ON P1B 8K9. College Drive is the main campus, home to the Harris Learning Library, health, media, business and justice programmes.
Campus Details
College
Drive (Education Centre)
100
College Drive
North
Bay
ON
P1B 8K9
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Campus residence and The Village; North Bay rentals
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
About 6,000
Top Areas
Engineering/Tech, Business
Cost Deep-Dive
Business / IT (Intl)
CAD 17,523 - 20,472 / year
Health (Intl)
CAD 17,523 - 30,900 / year
Aviation (Intl)
CAD 20,752 - 21,022 / year
Trades (Intl)
Up to CAD 33,205 (programme)
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
Canadore admits international students for September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Spring/Summer). Seats fill on a first-come basis, so apply 4-6 months ahead; the deposit for Fall 2026 was due by 2 June 2026.
Scholarships at Canadore College - College Drive North Bay Campus
2 scholarships available
Diploma
Canadore Academic Excellence Award
/ Grad Cert Attendance and contribution
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 (India) with about 60-75% depending on programme (agent data); diplomas need IELTS 5.5 (or PTE 43, Duolingo 105). Diplomas 2 years; certificates 1 year.
Postgraduate
3- or 4-year bachelor's degree (about 55-60%, approx.) for 1-year graduate certificates; IELTS 6.0 / PTE 51 / Duolingo 115. Check PGWP field-of-study eligibility.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Diploma)
IELTS Academic (Graduate Certificate)
TOEFL iBT (Diploma / Grad Cert)
PTE Academic (Diploma / Grad Cert)
Duolingo (Diploma / Grad Cert)
CAEL (Diploma / Grad Cert)
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on canadorecollege.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
College Drive (Education Centre): 100 College Drive, North Bay, ON P1B 8K9. College Drive is the main campus, home to the Harris Learning Library, health, media, business and justice programmes.
Diploma
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Diploma
Practical Nursing
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Diploma
Police Foundations
Canadore College - College Drive North Bay Campus
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Diploma
Business Administration
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Diploma
Environmental Technician
Graduate Certificate
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Graduate Certificate
Health Care Administration
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