St. Lawrence College is a College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario, Canada, with 3 campuses across Eastern Ontario and surrounding area. International students can choose from 100+ diploma, graduate certificate, and degree programs across 3 intakes per year: September, January, and May.
Why Choose St. Lawrence College?
- Three Eastern Ontario Campuses: Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall sit along the St. Lawrence River, each with its own program mix and community feel.
- Strong Business and Health Graduate Certificates: Supply Chain Management and Health Care Administration are consistently among St. Lawrence College's most popular graduate certificates with international students.
- PGWP-Eligible Programs: St. Lawrence College publishes a list of programs that meet the current Post-Graduation Work Permit field-of-study rules, including every program featured in this guide.
- Flexible Delivery: Some programs, including Supply Chain Management, are offered in an online format alongside in-person delivery.
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St. Lawrence College Fees for International Students
St. Lawrence College publishes a full program cost on each official program page, covering tuition, program fees, and ancillary fees for the whole program. For 2026-2027:
Note: These are 2026-2027 figures. Always confirm the current total on your program's official St. Lawrence College program page, since 2027-28 fees had not been published at the time of writing.
Other Student Fees
International students pay a non-refundable $100 application fee, paid through Flywire, with a waiver only for applicants residing in Ukraine. You will also need a $2,350 tuition deposit to hold your seat, which is non-refundable and applied to your first-term fees. A $150 late fee applies each semester if the deposit is missed.
Tip! St. Lawrence College accepts payment by Canadian online, telephone, or in-person bank bill payment, using your student ID as the payee account number. If you don't yet have a Canadian bank account, ask International Admissions about your options for paying your deposit and tuition from abroad.
International Student Scholarships
St. Lawrence College offers a tiered Academic Merit-Based Scholarship to new international students, based on your admission average.
This award is one-time and applied after you receive your study permit and confirm enrolment. See the scholarships for international students page for current deadlines and additional bursaries.
Programs at St. Lawrence College
St. Lawrence College offers certificates, diplomas, and graduate certificates across business, health sciences, community services, and technology, spread across its Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall campuses.
Warning! St. Lawrence College suspended intake to about 40% of its programs starting in 2025, citing federal changes to international student policy. None of the 3 programs featured in this guide were named among the suspensions, and all 3 currently appear on St. Lawrence College's PGWP-eligible program list. Always check the current PGWP-aligned programs list before you apply.
Supply Chain Management
Graduate Certificate, 1 year, Cornwall (also available online)
Build skills in logistics, procurement, and inventory planning for graduates who already hold a college diploma or university degree.
Health Care Administration
Graduate Certificate, 16 months, Kingston
Study health system operations, administration, and management, for graduates building a career in health care leadership and support roles.
Personal Support Worker
Certificate, 8 months, offered at Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall
A fast, practical program that prepares you to support clients with daily living in home care, hospitals, and long-term care, with a supervised clinical placement.
Note: St. Lawrence College offers many more programs beyond those shown here. Intakes and availability change often. Check the ApplyBoard platform for the programs and campuses currently open.
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements vary by program. The general requirements below are a guide. Always confirm the specific requirements for your program before applying.
- Graduate certificates: A 2- or 3-year college diploma or a university degree, or equivalent. Health Care Administration recommends, but doesn't require, prior health care education or work experience.
- Personal Support Worker: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English and Grade 11 Math at the required level. After acceptance, you'll need a Pre-Placement Health Form, specific immunizations, a Vulnerable Sector Police Check, and a valid First Aid and CPR certificate before your clinical placement.
- Transcripts and passport: Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions and a valid passport are required for every program.
English Language Requirements
Most international applicants must show proof of English language proficiency, and scores must be less than 2 years old. St. Lawrence College accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, and CAEL.
Check the proof of English proficiency page for your program's exact requirement. Students from India cannot submit Duolingo scores; check which tests apply to you.
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How to Apply to St. Lawrence College Through ApplyBoard
You apply to St. Lawrence College through the ApplyBoard platform. The application fee is CAD $100, non-refundable. St. Lawrence College accepts international applications year-round, so there is no single fixed deadline, but popular programs can fill quickly.
Note: Submission processing timelines are optimized for rapid turnaround. For applications from India and Nigeria, ApplyBoard typically reviews, verifies, and completes the submission pipeline within 3 hours of receipt. For all other countries, the standard submission turnaround time is 24 hours. Once successfully submitted to the institution, standard college evaluation steps apply. If additional post-submission clarifications are required, the overall decision timeline can extend to 7–10 working days.
Before you apply, prepare the following documents:
- Valid passport (biographical page)
- Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- English language test results (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo)
- For graduate certificates: your diploma or degree and transcript
Submit your application through the ApplyBoard platform. Choose your program, campus, and intake. Popular programs such as Supply Chain Management and Health Care Administration can fill quickly, so apply as early as possible.
If you meet the requirements, St. Lawrence College will send your Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Review it carefully, including your deposit deadline.
Pay the non-refundable $2,350 deposit through Flywire or the methods listed on your offer to confirm your seat. This amount is applied to your first-term fees.
Warning! A $150 late fee applies each semester if you miss your deposit deadline. Set a reminder as soon as you receive your offer.
After your deposit is confirmed, St. Lawrence College arranges your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Ontario cut its 2026 PAL allocation by 42% from 2025, so apply as early as you can once you decide on your program.
Use your LOA, PAL, and payment receipt to apply for a Canadian study permit.
St. Lawrence College offers residence at its Cornwall campus (single-occupancy rooms in Moulinette Hall, in the same building as classes). Check with the college directly about current housing options at Kingston and Brockville before you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions: St. Lawrence College
St. Lawrence College has three campuses in eastern Ontario: Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall.
International students pay a non-refundable $2,350 tuition deposit after accepting their offer. It is applied to your first-term fees.
Supply Chain Management, Health Care Administration, and Personal Support Worker are all currently listed on St. Lawrence College's PGWP-aligned programs page. Since non-degree programs must match an eligible field of study, always check the current list before you apply.
Yes, at its Cornwall campus, which offers single-occupancy rooms in Moulinette Hall. Confirm current housing options at Kingston and Brockville directly with the college.
Yes. International students with a valid Canadian study permit are generally permitted to work up to 24 hours per week off campus during term time and full-time during scheduled breaks, subject to their permit conditions.
St. Lawrence College offers international students practical certificate and graduate certificate programs across three welcoming eastern Ontario campuses. If you are ready to explore programs and apply, your ApplyBoard expert can guide you through every step.
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