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.
New offering
Lakeland is offering a spring cohort of the general business diploma major starting in May 2020 with course work completed by December 2021.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.
We're also offering a new spring intake cohort for the general business major.
New to the list of available programs for International students is the Administrative Professional program.
Once you're accepted in the program, a business advisor will guide you in choosing electives. You pick courses that match your interests and career needs.
Once you're accepted in the program, a business advisor will guide you in choosing electives. You pick courses that match your interests and career needs.
- Accounting major
- General business major
- Real estate appraisal & assessment major
- Small business & entrepreneurship major
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 program
Esthetician program
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
- Water Conservation & Management
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
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
- Business Administration Certificate
- Community Mental Health
- Emergency Services Technology
- Environmental Sciences: Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
- Fire Fighter Training
- Hairstylist
- Health Care Aide
- Petroleum Management
- Renewable Energy
- Sign Language Interpretation
- Street Rod Technologies
- 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 September 2020
- 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
- Crop Technology
- Early Learning & Child Care Certificate
- Educational Assistant
- Environmental Sciences: Conservation & Reclamation
- Environmental Sciences: Conservation & Restoration Ecology
- Environmental Sciences: Water Conservation & Management
- Esthetician
- Heavy Oil Operations Technician
- Heavy Oil Power Engineering
- Interior Design
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Your application must be submitted before July 15 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