St. Clair College
18%
Intl. students
$13,000
Tuition/yr
8,000
Enrollment
About St. Clair College
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology is a college in the Southwestern Ontario counties of Essex and Chatham-Kent, partnered with private Ace Acumen Academy in Toronto.
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded Ontario college established in 1966, with its main campus in Windsor and a second campus in Chatham-Kent. As of 2025, the college enrols approximately 9,383 students across its Windsor and Chatham campuses, with around 6,956 full-time equivalents. It offers over 140 programs spanning diplomas, certificates, advanced diplomas, and a small number of bachelor's degrees.
The college is known for its career-oriented programs in health sciences, engineering technologies, computer programming, cybersecurity, early childhood education, and media. Its MediaPlex facility houses journalism, media convergence, and public relations programs with professional-grade broadcast and editing suites. The college reports an 88.4% employment rate for graduates within six months of completion, reflecting strong industry ties in the Windsor-Essex region.
Windsor is located on the Canada-US border directly across from Detroit, Michigan, giving students access to a major North American manufacturing and automotive hub. St. Clair College is not included in QS, THE, or Shanghai global university rankings, as these apply primarily to research universities rather than colleges of applied arts and technology. The college holds a student satisfaction score of 80.2%, above the Ontario college average of 76.5%.
Campus & Location
Ontario
Suburban
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
PGWP 3 years for 2-year programs.
For Nepali students
Windsor Ontario is directly across from Detroit USA. Very affordable rent. Automotive and engineering technology programs benefit from proximity to Ford, Stellantis, and auto industry. Strong Business and IT programs.
- St. Clair College's diploma programs in computer programming, cybersecurity, engineering technology, and health sciences align with fields where Nepali graduates can directly qualify for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), allowing up to three years of open work authorization at the Windsor and Chatham campuses, a direct pathway toward Canadian Permanent Residency.
- International undergraduate tuition ranges from approximately CAD 14,000 to CAD 16,000 per year for diploma programs (roughly USD 10,200–11,700), making St. Clair one of the more affordable DLI options in Ontario compared to universities charging CAD 25,000–40,000 annually; total annual cost of living and studying in Windsor is estimated at CAD 25,000–30,000.
- Windsor has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Canada and a significant South Asian student community, which grew substantially during the 2020–2024 international enrollment surge at St. Clair; prospective students should note that international enrollment has declined sharply since 2024 due to federal study permit caps, meaning current intake conditions differ from previous years.
- The college offers entrance and in-course scholarships for international students through its Foundation, and Windsor's proximity to the US border opens additional cross-border employment opportunities in the automotive and manufacturing sectors during and after studies.
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