A career-focused public college on the St. Clair River, known for hands-on applied programs in energy, health, business, technology and trades.
Lambton College, officially The Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology, is a public college in Sarnia, Ontario, offering diplomas, certificates, advanced diplomas, degrees and graduate certificates. Its programs are built around practical, job-ready learning and close ties with local and regional employers.
The college is especially well known for its work in the chemical, petrochemical, energy and environmental sectors, supported by applied research and industry partnerships. It also offers programs in health, business, technology, trades and community services, including options that combine classroom study with work placements.
Lambton draws students from across Ontario, other provinces and many countries, giving the campus a diverse feel despite its small-city setting.
Estimated tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Lambton College offers its own entrance awards and bursaries to help students with financial need and academic achievement.
Figures are estimates of tuition only for a typical two-semester full-time diploma program, and exclude ancillary fees, books and housing. These are estimates for a typical full-time program and exclude ancillary fees; confirm the current figure on Lambton College’s fee page.
Ask Lambton College about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Lambton College.
Applications to Lambton College go through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario’s public colleges.
Most diploma programs require the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, with specific prerequisite courses depending on the program. Some programs also have additional requirements such as English proficiency for international applicants.
Apply through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario's public colleges, by selecting Lambton College and your preferred programs.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Lambton College and ontariocolleges.ca.
Sarnia is a mid-sized city on the shores of the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, at the Blue Water Bridge border crossing in southwestern Ontario. The main campus sits within the city and is compact, walkable and close to local amenities.
Student life centres on a close-knit campus where students can join clubs, attend events and use services such as athletics and wellness supports. The college's international student population adds cultural variety to campus activities.
Lambton's varsity teams compete in Ontario college athletics and at the national college level.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.