Your program options
Eligible programs
International students are eligible to take most of our Lakeland College certificate and diploma programs. Check out the photo tiles below for details.However, there are exceptions and they are noted.
As well, some programs have caps on the number of international students.
Agricultural sciences programs
Agricultural sciences programs
Agricultural Sciences
One of Lakeland's major advantages is the college farm where students have the opportunity to use their skills whether they are working in the small animal clinic, showing purebred cattle or making decisions about crops.
Two year diploma programs:
Two year diploma programs:
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science Technology: Beef Science major
- Animal Science Technology: Dairy Science major
- Animal Science Technology: Livestock Science major
- Crop Technology
Business programs
Business programs
Business at Lakeland College provides you with options in our diploma program--a general business administration major, or take a more specific area of study.
- accounting major
- general business major
- real estate appraisal & assessment major
- small business & entrepreneurship major
There's another option for the general business major, start in the spring. It's a cohort designed specifically for international students. It will start in May 2021 and end in Dec 2022. This cohort's courses are set. Check out the May 2021 - Dec 2022 general business cohort page for more information.
As well, the administrative professional certificate program is open to international students..
At this time, the optional co-op summer program is not available to international students.
Energy & Petroleum Technology programs
Energy & Petroleum Technology programs
The Heavy Oil Operations Technician (HOOT) certificate program combines power engineering and heavy oil operations. It includes a practicum where you put 4th class power engineering skills into action.
The Heavy Oil Power Engineering (HOPE) program combines 3rd Class power engineering and heavy oil operations to broaden your future job options beyond the oil and gas industry.
Both these courses require industry practicums. You will need to a work permit.
The Heavy Oil Power Engineering (HOPE) program combines 3rd Class power engineering and heavy oil operations to broaden your future job options beyond the oil and gas industry.
Both these courses require industry practicums. You will need to a work permit.
Esthetician and Clinical Esthetician programs
Esthetician and Clinical Esthetician programs
Learn the art of making someone feel great. You'll promote wellness as an important part of health care, use specialized skin care treatments, and address beauty, anti-aging and stress issues.
Environmental Sciences programs
Environmental Sciences programs
Lakeland's Environmental Sciences diploma allows you to choose from one of three majors:
The applied degree, on-line renewable energy program and wildlife and fisheries major are not available to international students at this time.
- Conservation and Restoration Ecology
- Environmental Conservation and Reclamation
- Applied Environmental Sciences
The applied degree, on-line renewable energy program and wildlife and fisheries major are not available to international students at this time.
Human Services programs
Human Services programs
Three of our human services programs are open to international students.
- Child & Youth Care
- Early Learning & Child Care certificate. You may go on to the 2-year diploma.
- Educational Assistant
- Sign Language Interpretation
Interior Design program
Interior Design program
Lakeland College's Interior Design Technology diploma program is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) based in the US.
Our students have consistently won awards in the NKBA's student competitions
Our students have consistently won awards in the NKBA's student competitions
Not available to international students
Not available to international students
Unfortunately we are not able to offer all our programs to international students.
Study permit issues with part-time status and residency requirements are two of the reasons why we can't offer them to you.
The following programs are unable to take international students:
- 2nd class Power Engineering
- Accounting Technician
- All online Human Services programs
- American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
- Animal Heath Technology
- Animal Science Technology: Equine Science major
- Apprenticeship and Pre-employment programs
- Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services
- Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Science
- Community Mental Health
- Emergency Services Technology
- Environmental Sciences: Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
- Fire Fighter Training
- Hairstylist
- Health Care Aide
- Petroleum Management
- Renewable Energy
- Veterinary Medical Assistant
Before you apply - is the program already full?
Avoid disappointment, check what's open and closed.
Before you apply - is the program already full?
Please review the following information and email international@lakelandcollege.ca about program availability before you apply.
Available for Winter 2021 if you already have a valid study permit or are currently residing in Canada:
- Business Administration: Accounting major
- Business Administration: General major
- Business Administration: Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Available for Spring 2021 if you already have a valid study permit or are currently residing in Canada:
- Business Administration: General major
Available for Fall 2021
- Administrative Professional
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science Technology: Beef Science major
- Animal Science Technology: Dairy Science major
- Animal Science Technology: Livestock Science major
- Business Administration (all majors)
- Child and Youth Care
- Clinical Esthetician
- Crop Technology
- Early Learning and Child Care
- Educational Assistant
- Environmental Sciences: Conservation & Reclamation
- Environmental Sciences: Conservation & Restoration Ecology
- Environmental Sciences: Applied Environmental Sciences
- Esthetician
- Heavy Oil Operations Technician
- Heavy Oil Power Engineering
- Interior Design
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Your application must be submitted before July 10 for the September intake. However, we advise you to apply well before that date because
- the visa process can take several weeks
- many of our popular programs fill up quickly with both domestic and international students