Cambrian College

Cambrian College, founded in 1967, is Northeastern Ontario’s largest college, located in Greater Sudbury, with satellite campuses in Espanola and Manitoulin Island (Little Current) and Val Caron. It offers over 100 programs including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, micro-credentials, and 3- and 4-year degrees in areas such as health sciences, business, IT, creative arts & design, law & justice, environmental monitoring, skilled trades, and mining-related technologies. What stands out are its strong connections to local industry, emphasis on experiential/applied learning (co-ops, labs, fieldwork), its leadership in Indigenous education (with dedicated supports and spaces), and specialized facilities like its Battery Electric Vehicle Lab, Vale Electric Vehicle Lab, and its Smart Mining research center. Cambrian balances being a hub in a Northern Ontario city—with access to nature and four-season outdoor activities—with modern student supports, smaller class-feel, and a strategy to help students build skills that match regional and emerging labor market needs.