Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

The Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology is the largest college in northern Ontario. The main campus is in Sudbury, while two satellite sites are in Espanola and on Manitoulin Island. 

The college offers more than 90 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, degree and graduate certificate programs, in fields such as community services, creative arts and design, environmental monitoring, law and justice, health sciences and business.

Cambrian has received national recognition for its programs in skilled trades and information technology. The college has introduced several new programs, including artificial intelligence/machine learning and finance. Cambrian’s applied research strengths are in Indigenous education and the mining sector. Its Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Lab features state-of-the-art equipment for BEV prototyping and testing of electric powertrains and batteries. The new Vale Electric Vehicle Lab focuses on heavy-duty electric equipment in mining. Cambrian also recently opened the Hanson Venture Lab, a space for entrepreneurs to collaborate. 

Cambrian is a national leader in Indigenous education and has created new spaces on campus to promote Indigenous culture. The Wabnode Centre for Indigenous Services offers social and cultural support and teachings for Indigenous students, along with campus-wide ceremonies. Cambrian was the first Ontario college to work with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba.

The college also features the Glenn Crombie Centre for Accessibility, Counselling and Wellness, providing a range of services for students who require special accommodations, counselling or assistive technology.

Quick facts

School size:
Mid-sized 

Tuition:
Degree $7,700
Diploma $4,100-$9,800
Certificate $3,700-$8,800
Post-Grad $5,800-$9,000

Residence offerings:
Yes

Popular programs

Practical Nursing Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Developmental Services Worker Diploma
Business Diploma
Industrial Mechanical Millwright Technician Diploma

Cool options

Crime Analytics: In this graduate certificate program, students learn to collect, store and analyze data sets to examine patterns of criminal behaviour.
Computer Programming—Internet of Things: Created in response to the growing amount of programming in cars, home appliances and other technology, students learn networking, data management and internet skills to master the growing field of the Internet of Things. 
Mining Engineering Technology: Students gain skills to work underground and in open-pit mines around the world.