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Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Canada • Founded 1967

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: confederationcollege.ca

Overview

English Name: Confederation College
Founded: 1967
Institution Type: Higher education institution

Confederation College is a public college based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with a main 173-acre campus there plus a dedicated Aviation Centre of Excellence at Thunder Bay International Airport and seven regional locations across northwestern Ontario in Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Kenora, Fort Frances, Longlac, and Marathon.

It teaches more than 60 full-time programs across roughly 11 areas of study, awarding certificates and diplomas as well as degree credentials, with subject areas spanning health sciences, business, engineering technology, and specialized aviation training delivered through its own dedicated facility. Instruction is in English.

The college builds industry and community partnerships into its programs, offering students internship, co-op, and other practical work placements as part of their studies, and it maintains services and programming specifically geared toward Indigenous students, who make up a significant share of its student population. Confederation College serves recent secondary-school graduates entering career-focused diploma and certificate programs, students pursuing degree pathways, apprentices and aviation trainees using its specialized facilities, and Indigenous learners across the region, drawing students from its main Thunder Bay campus and the smaller northwestern Ontario communities its regional sites are located in.

Location & Contact

Confederation College's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.

Academic Details

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Admission Requirements: DOMESTIC APPLICANTS: The minimum requirement for most post-secondary programs is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of Grade 12 College or University level (C/U) English, plus at least 2 senior credits at the College, College/University, or University preparation level. Applicants 19 or older without an OSSD may apply as Mature Students by passing Confederation's Mature Student Assessment (or equivalent); some programs additionally require specific math or science courses. Apply through ontariocolleges.ca. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Must submit proof of English proficiency (test results within 2 years of program start) — one of IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, or CAEL Online Test: - Certificate, Diploma & Advanced Diploma programs (except Health Care and Aviation): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5); TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20); PTE-A 54 (no skill below 50); Duolingo 105 (no band below 95); CAEL 60 (no band below 60). - Aviation, Health Care, Accelerated, and all Post-Graduate Certificate programs: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 22); PTE-A 60 (no skill below 54); Duolingo 120 (no band below 105); CAEL 70 (no band below 70). - Pharmacy Technician accepts IELTS only: overall 7.0, with Listening/Reading/Speaking at 7.0 and Writing at 6.5. - Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Practical Nursing require a minimum speaking band of 6.5 (or Duolingo 120 in Conversation and Production). Applicants who are citizens of, and studied in English in, an approved English-speaking country may qualify for a testing exemption with a minimum "C" grade in a senior-level or post-secondary English credit (Pharmacy Technician applicants must always test).

Programs Offered

Below are Confederation College's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.

87 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

Bachelor's Degree 1 programme

Honours Degree 1 programme

Certificate 18 programmes

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Diploma 35 programmes

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Higher Diploma 8 programmes

Postgraduate Certificate 13 programmes

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Trades - Apprenticeship 11 programmes

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How to apply to Confederation College

A five-step guide to applying to Confederation College.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Confederation College

    Use the programme finder to browse Confederation College's 87 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Programme-level requirements at Confederation College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Confederation College processes applications through www.confederationcollege.ca. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Confederation College

Frequently asked questions about Confederation College.

When was Confederation College founded?

Confederation College was established in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).

In which city is Confederation College?

Confederation College is based in Thunder Bay, Canada.

How do I find Confederation College online?

Confederation College's official website is www.confederationcollege.ca.

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