Established in 1967, Cambrian College has a history of being progressive, responsive and client oriented. It is recognized provincially and nationally as a leader in the field of education and employment equity and also in meeting the needs of persons facing a variety of learning challenges. Cambrian has campuses located in Sudbury, Espanola and Little Current.
| | # Beds | Lowest | Highest |
| Co-ed: | 677 beds | Lowest: $8,015 | Highest: $8,265 |
The residences at the Barrydowne Campus can accommodate 677 students in total. There is a 300-bed townhouse-style residence; each unit provides kitchen and living room space, and six individual bedrooms along with basic furnishings and appliances. Two bedrooms in four of the 50 units have design adjustments to provide for students with special needs. There is also a 377-bed dorm-style residence; each suite consists of two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen with a fridge and microwave.
For those students seeking accommodations in the Sudbury area, a listing of apartments, houses, and room and board opportunities is available at www.places4students.com.
Student Employment Services and Co-op Placement provides career and employment services to Cambrian College students, graduates and alumni. Staff are available to assist with writing resumes and cover letters, planning for job interviews, and utilizing the Internet in job searching. A listing of full-time, part-time, summer and contract positions is also maintained.
Pump up at our 6,000-square-foot weight training facility or challenge your opponents on one of our two international squash courts. We’ve got a double gymnasium, a top-notch cardio room, a stretching area, and more. Want to kick back? We’ve got saunas and chill zones too!
The student government offers a number of activities throughout the academic year for Cambrian students.
One aim of the multi-service Glenn Crombie Centre for Accessibility, Counselling, and Wellness is to furnish equal access to education to all students, including those with documented permanent and temporary disabilities. If you’re disabled or have learning challenges, we provide reasonable academic accommodations based on your needs as long as you meet the essential requirements of the course and program. See website for more details.
Cambrian is involved in several international projects and has hosted students from Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ecuador, Peru, Libya, Japan, China, India, and Hong Kong. Cambrian International, a department within the College, coordinates all international activities at Cambrian. Services available to international students include an orientation program upon arrival, special English language courses and cultural activities.
Cambrian offers international students a career-oriented education in technology, business, and applied arts diploma programs. College preparatory programs are also offered to international students who have been admitted to a post-secondary program at Cambrian. These programs include English as a Second Language and Academic Upgrading to a Grade 12 level in English, mathematics, and science.
We can’t wait to meet you! We host a tour every weekday at 1 p.m. See website for more details.
A number of other services are available to students including health services, a counselling centre, peer tutoring, student activities, cafeteria, campus watch program, employment services, women's centre, and financial aid office.