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Lambton tuition for international students is program-specific and among the lowest in Canada. The 2026–27 figures below are approximate annual estimates for tuition only. INR values are approximate (around ₹61 per CAD 1).
| Course Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 14,000 – 16,000 |
₹8.5L – ₹9.8L |
|
Graduate Certificate (postgraduate) |
CAD 14,000 – 16,000 |
₹8.5L – ₹9.8L |
|
Two-year postgraduate / specialised programs |
CAD 14,000 – 17,000 |
₹8.5L – ₹10.4L |
|
Ancillary / student fees |
CAD 1,000 – 1,500 |
₹0.6L – ₹0.9L |
Lambton's combination of low tuition and low living costs makes it one of Canada's most affordable study options.
International tuition is broadly consistent across credential levels, with high-demand tech programs at the upper end. All figures are indicative annual international tuition.
| Popular Programme | Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Business / Business Management |
Diploma |
CAD 14,000 – 15,000 |
₹8.5L – ₹9.2L |
|
Computer Programming / Computer Systems |
Diploma |
CAD 14,000 – 16,000 |
₹8.5L – ₹9.8L |
|
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 15,000 – 17,000 |
₹9.2L – ₹10.4L |
|
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 15,000 – 17,000 |
₹9.2L – ₹10.4L |
|
Business Analytics |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 15,000 – 17,000 |
₹9.2L – ₹10.4L |
|
Supply Chain Management |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 14,000 – 16,000 |
₹8.5L – ₹9.8L |
Sarnia is one of Canada's most affordable student cities, with living costs well below Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal. The estimates below are a monthly guide; accommodation is the largest variable, with on-campus residence (room plus mandatory meal plan) bundled into a single fee.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost (CAD) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (off-campus rent / share) |
CAD 500 – 800 |
₹31K – ₹49K |
|
Food and groceries |
CAD 300 – 450 |
₹18K – ₹27K |
|
Transport (Sarnia Transit semester pass) |
CAD 40 – 70 |
₹2K – ₹4K |
|
Utilities & internet (off-campus) |
CAD 80 – 150 |
₹5K – ₹9K |
|
Mobile and phone |
CAD 40 – 60 |
₹2K – ₹4K |
|
Personal and leisure |
CAD 100 – 250 |
₹6K – ₹15K |
|
Estimated total |
CAD 1,000 – 1,800 |
₹0.6L – ₹1.1L |
On-campus residence at Sarnia bundles a furnished suite, utilities, and a mandatory meal plan into one fee. A full year's living expenses in Sarnia typically run around CAD 9,600 – 13,000 beyond tuition among the lowest in Canada.
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
|
Application fee |
CAD 150, non-refundable. |
|
Ancillary fees |
Compulsory fees covering student services, athletics, career services, counselling, and the student council. |
|
Health & dental insurance |
Mandatory coverage bundled into compulsory fees; students with proof of alternative coverage may opt out. |
|
Co-op fee |
Charged for programs with a co-op component; varies by number of co-op terms. |
|
Residence application & deposit |
A non-refundable CAD 100 residence application fee, plus residence and meal-plan payments. |
|
Study permit & proof of funds |
A Canadian study permit is required, with application fees and proof-of-funds (including a GIC) paid at the visa stage. |
|
Books & supplies |
Roughly CAD 1,000 – 1,500 per year, varying by program. |
Lambton charges tuition by term (semester), with the first-year or first-semester tuition due after accepting an offer to confirm a place and receive the documents needed for a study permit. Compulsory fees, including health and dental insurance, are added to tuition. Residence fees and the mandatory meal plan are billed separately through the Housing Portal, and OSAP deferrals are not accepted for residence. Students pay all fees directly through Lambton's official secure payment page.
Lambton automatically awards eligible international students an entrance scholarship applied directly to first-year tuition, with high achievers in some programs eligible for a free co-op semester a distinctive additional saving.
| Programme | Headline Fee (CAD/yr) | With Scholarship | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eligible diploma (Sarnia entrance scholarship) |
CAD 14,000 – 16,000 |
CAD 3,000 (CAD 1,500 per term) |
Headline minus CAD 3,000 |
|
Eligible graduate certificate |
CAD 14,000 – 17,000 |
CAD 1,500 – 4,000 (program-dependent) |
Reduced by award amount |
|
High-achiever programs |
CAD 14,000 – 17,000 |
Entrance award + free co-op semester |
Further reduced by waived co-op tuition |
The entrance scholarship is automatic for eligible students; amounts vary by program, and the free co-op semester applies only to outstanding students in eligible programs.
A rough all-in estimate for year one (tuition plus 12 months of living):
| Programme | Tuition (CAD) | + Living (approx. 12 months) | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 14,000 – 16,000 |
CAD 11,000 |
CAD 25,000 – 27,000 (₹15.3L – ₹16.5L) |
|
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 14,000 – 17,000 |
CAD 11,000 |
CAD 25,000 – 28,000 (₹15.3L – ₹17.1L) |
|
Tech (AI / Cyber / Analytics) |
CAD 15,000 – 17,000 |
CAD 11,000 |
CAD 26,000 – 28,000 (₹15.9L – ₹17.1L) |
Excludes visa, travel, and one-off setup costs; reduces further with the entrance scholarship and any free co-op semester.
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