Canadore College is a public college based in North Bay, Ontario, with campuses at North Bay's Education Centre, Aviation Campus, and Commerce Court, plus a campus in West Parry Sound.
Instruction is delivered in English. The college organizes its programs into schools covering aviation and aerospace technology, computing and information technology, art and design, culinary arts, health sciences, human care and social services, community justice and policing, trades and technology, environmental studies, Indigenous studies, business, and access and preparatory studies.
Credentials range from Ontario College Certificates and Diplomas through Ontario College Advanced Diplomas and Graduate Certificates, alongside registered apprenticeship training and two bachelor's degrees, a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Computer Science. Canadore also offers dual-credit programs for secondary-school students, microcredentials, and individual courses outside full program enrolment.
The college supports Indigenous learners through its First Peoples' Centre and provides dedicated programming for international students through Canadore International.
Applied and experiential learning, including on-campus aviation training facilities and a dental hygiene clinic, forms part of program delivery. Canadore suits students seeking direct-entry technical and trades credentials, health and justice career pathways, aviation training, or degree completion within a college setting, drawing both domestic and international students to its Northern Ontario campuses.
Location & Contact
Address, phone, email, and online links for Canadore College are listed below.
A snapshot of Canadore College's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Admission Requirements: DOMESTIC APPLICANTS: An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is required; specific senior English/Math/science prerequisites vary by program (see the program's own page). Applicants 19 or older by the program start date without an OSSD may apply as Mature Students and complete free Accuplacer prerequisite testing. Apply online through Ontario Colleges (ontariocolleges.ca); applications open November 1, with a competitive consideration date of February 1 for Fall term and October 1 for Winter term.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: A senior-level (secondary school) education equivalent to the Ontario standard is required, plus proof of English proficiency (the test must have been taken within the two years before the application is submitted). Minimum scores by program tier (chart effective Fall 2027 term; Winter 2027 applicants must use the separate Winter 2027 chart on the same page):
- Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5); TOEFL iBT 72+ no section below 18 (tests before Jan 21, 2026) or 4.0 overall no section below 4 (tests on/after Jan 21, 2026); PTE Academic 53 (no section below 47); Duolingo 110 (no band below 95); Cambridge English 169+; CELPIP 7; Oxford ELLT 6.0; CEFR B2.
- Aviation & Graduate Certificate programs: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 86+ no section below 21 (pre-2026) or 4.5 no section below 4.5 (2026+); PTE 60 (no section below 53); Duolingo 120 (no band below 105); Cambridge 176+; CELPIP 8; Oxford ELLT 7.0.
- High-Demand Health programs & Degree programs: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 94+ no section below 26 (pre-2026) or 5.5 no section below 5.5 (2026+); PTE 70 (no section below 58); Duolingo 125 (no band below 120); Cambridge 185+; CELPIP 9; Oxford ELLT 8.0; CEFR C1.
- Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0.
Apply through Canadore's International Application Portal ($100 application fee).
Programs Offered
Canadore College's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.
Business Administration · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 6,222/yearStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:65.00 / %
Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with six 4U/4M credit courses, including English and a fourth-year-level Mathematics course (any stream, including the College/C-level), and...
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 6,222/yearStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:65.00 / %
Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with six 4U/4M credit courses, including English and Mathematics, and a minimum overall average of 65% across the required Grade 12 admission...
Software Engineering · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 6,222/yearStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:65.00 / %
Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with six 4U/4M credit courses, including English and Mathematics, and a minimum overall average of 65% across the required Grade 12 admission...
International tuition:CAD 23,790/yearLocal tuition:CAD 6,481/yearStart:MonthlyMin. GPA:70.00 / %
Admission requires an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent with six Grade 12 4U/4M credits including English, Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry, and a minimum 70% admission average, per the program's ow...
Local tuition:CAD 6,481/yearStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission to this RPN-to-BScN bridging degree requires successful completion of a two-year Registered Practical Nurse diploma with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, per the programme page. The page defers English-proficiency...
International tuition:CAD 23,790/yearLocal tuition:CAD 6,481/yearStart:FallMin. GPA:70.00 / %
Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with six 4U/4M credit courses, including English, Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry, and a minimum overall average of 70%. The programme page defe...
Supply Chain & Logistics · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,271/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C), University (U), or University/College (M) level....
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,271/yearStart:Monthly
Entry is open to applicants who are 19 years of age or older, or who hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or a General Educational Development (GED) credential. The programme page defers non-nat...
Business Administration · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and any Grade 11 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level. The programme page de...
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent, with ENG4C or ENG4U English, per the program's own page. Graduates may progress directly into the second year of the Culinary Management progra...
Electrical Engineering · 28 weeks · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent, with ENG4C or ENG4U English, per the program's own page. As a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma-level program it falls under Canadore's...
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires applicants to be 19 years or older, or to hold an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma), equivalent, or GED, per the program's own page. As a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma-level program it...
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires applicants to be 19 years or older, or to hold an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma), equivalent, or GED, per the program's own page. As a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma-level program it...
Mechanical Engineering · 23 weeks · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with senior English at the ENG4C or ENG4U level, per the programme page; applicants 19 or older without an OSSD may apply as Mature Students through Ca...
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; Grade 12 College or University English (ENG4C or ENG4U). Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency.
Supply Chain & Logistics · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,271/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level; the programme recommends...
Supply Chain & Logistics · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,271/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level; the programme recommends...
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/year
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U), a Grade 11 or 12 Science credit at the College (C) or University (U) level, and Grade 11 Math...
Media Studies & Mass Media · 2 years · On-campus · English
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U), or relevant work-related experience in the field in place of the academic credential; an inte...
Civil Engineering & Construction · 42 weeks · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 32,028/yearLocal tuition:CAD 5,549/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). The programme page defers non-native English speakers to Canadore's institution-wide English...
Business Administration · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:September
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and any Grade 11 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level. The programme page de...
Business Administration · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:September
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and any Grade 11 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level. The programme page de...
Criminal Law & Justice · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). The programme page defers non-native English speakers to Canadore's institution-wide English...
Information Systems & Technology · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:September
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and either Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level, or Grade 11 Mathem...
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:September and January
Admission requires an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent, with ENG4C or ENG4U English, per the program's own page. As a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma-level program it falls under Canadore's...
Supply Chain & Logistics · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,271/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level; the programme recommends...
Supply Chain & Logistics · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 19,052/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,271/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level; the programme recommends...
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U), a Grade 11 or 12 Science credit at the College (C) or University (U) level, and Grade 11 Math...
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U), any Grade 11 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level, and one Grade 11 or 12 s...
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U), any Grade 11 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level, and one Grade 11 or 12 s...
Software Engineering · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/year
Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) and either Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level, or Grade 11 Mathem...
International tuition:CAD 27,211/yearLocal tuition:CAD 6,524/yearStart:Fall 2026 (College Drive – North Bay)
OSSD or equivalent; ENG4C or ENG4U; Grade 11 or 12 Math (C, U or M); Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U); plus one of Grade 11/12 Chemistry (C or U) or Grade 11/12 Physics (C or U). Proof of English proficiency required if E...
International tuition:CAD 20,669/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,688/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent, with ENG4C or ENG4U English, per the program's own page. As a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma-level program it falls under Canadore's...
Environmental Engineering · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent, with ENG4C or ENG4U English, per the program's own page. As a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma-level program it falls under Canadore's...
Digital Media & Game Development · 3 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:Monthly
Admission requires applicants to be 19 years or older, or to hold an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma), equivalent, or GED, per the program's own page; no portfolio or specific prerequisite courses are listed. As a...
Robotics & Automation · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:September
Admission requires a prior Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or degree (or equivalent) in a science, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering related field of study. Th...
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 23,097/yearLocal tuition:CAD 4,169/yearStart:September
Admission requires a prior Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences, biotechnology, or a related field of study. The programme page defers non-native Eng...
Business Administration · 1 year · On-campus · English
Start:September and January
Admission requires a prior Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or degree (or equivalent); the programme page does not restrict the prior credential to a specific field of study. The programme page...
Civil Engineering & Construction · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 16,014/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,775/yearStart:September and January
Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related field, per the program's own page. As a Graduate Certificate program it falls under Can...
International tuition:CAD 15,548/yearLocal tuition:CAD 2,720/yearStart:September and January
Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent, per the program's own page, with an educational background in Information Technology (computer engineering, software...
Business Administration · 1 year · On-campus · English
Start:September and January
Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent, per the program's own page. As a Graduate Certificate program it falls under Canadore's Aviation & Graduate Certific...
Business Administration · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 15,548/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,615/year
Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent, per the program's own page. For international applicants the program's own page states a minimum overall IELTS Acade...
International tuition:CAD 20,067/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,615/yearStart:September
This is a 1-year, full-time Ontario College Graduate Certificate. Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent, per the program's own page. As a Graduate Certific...
International tuition:CAD 20,669/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,688/yearStart:Monthly
Admission follows one of two pathways stated on the program's own page: graduation from a related 2-year technician diploma or 3-year technology diploma with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, or graduation from a related universit...
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 23,097/yearLocal tuition:CAD 4,169/yearStart:MonthlyMin. GPA:2.50 / 4.0
Admission is open to graduates of a 2- or 3-year Biotechnology diploma (Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree, or equivalent) with a minimum 'C+' average or cumulative 2.5 GPA, to holders of an undergradua...
Applicants must be signed apprentices registered with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) before enrolling in this program; those not yet registered should consult skilledtradesontario.ca for information on becoming a registere...
Information Systems & Technology · 3 years · Online
Applicants must be signed apprentices registered with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) before enrolling in this program; those not yet registered should consult skilledtradesontario.ca for information on becoming a registere...
Information Systems & Technology · 3 years · Online
Applicants must be signed apprentices registered with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) before enrolling in this program; those not yet registered should consult skilledtradesontario.ca for information on becoming a registere...
Applicants must be signed apprentices registered with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) before enrolling in this program; those not yet registered should consult skilledtradesontario.ca for information on becoming a registere...
Applicants must be signed apprentices registered with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) before enrolling in this program; those not yet registered should consult skilledtradesontario.ca for information on becoming a registere...
How to apply to Canadore College — a five-step structure.
1
Browse the programme catalogue
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Canadore College runs 114 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
2
Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Before applying to Canadore College, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Canada.
3
Get your documents ready
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Canadore College's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
4
Apply through the official channel
Lodge your application through the official website (www.canadorecollege.ca). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
5
Reach out and track your application
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by email at info@canadorecollege.ca. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Canadore College
A short Q&A covering Canadore College's essentials — founding, location, and structure.
When was Canadore College founded?
Canadore College was established in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).
In which city is Canadore College?
Canadore College is based in North Bay, Canada.
Where can I learn more about Canadore College?
You can find Canadore College online at www.canadorecollege.ca.
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