Since 1967, Cambrian College has been the leading post-secondary institution in Northern Ontario. It has a vibrant community of more than 11 000 learners, with over 4100 students in 80 full-time programs, and over 7000 students in almost 900 part-time courses and programs across three campus locations in northern Ontario that are Sudbury, Espanola, and Little Current / Manitoulin Island.

Cambrian College offers a unique learning environment to students which includes innovative and modern learning spaces, labs, and workshops, small class sizes, friendly faculty etc. Students can learn while being mentored by practicing professionals with extensive industry experience, giving them insider knowledge of the latest techniques and industry trends. Also, students can participate in hands-on learning opportunities such as co-ops, placements, and community projects.

Northern Ontario offers international students the opportunity to live in smaller communities that are modern, safe, and affordable, with all the amenities and supports of major urban areas. The City of Greater Sudbury, where Cambrian College is based, serves as the education, health care, business, shopping and entertainment hub of Northern Ontario. It has a population of 160,000 people, with citizens from more than 30 countries living and working in the city. It is only a four-hour drive and one-hour flight from Toronto.