Cambrian College Suspends Six More Programs Due to Decrease in International Students
Cambrian College is halting new admissions for six additional programs, mainly because changes in federal government policies have led to a decline in international student enrollment. This follows the suspension of 10 programs earlier this spring for similar reasons as the college faces a projected deficit of $1.4 million for the 2025-2026 academic year after years of surplus.
Program Suspension Details
The college's board approved the latest suspensions in November. Janice Clarke, Cambrian’s vice-president, academic, attributed the cuts largely to a significant drop in students linked to changes by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
“Our energy has just been devoted to trying to save as many jobs as we can,” said the faculty union president.
Enrollment Statistics
- This fall, Cambrian enrolled 1,430 international students, down from 2,631 last fall.
- Domestic student enrollment increased to 3,840 from 3,516 last fall.
Impact on Students
While the intake for suspended programs will not continue, current students in those programs will be able to complete their studies without interruption.
Programs Affected by the Latest Suspension
- Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma
- Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Marketing Management
- Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate
- Corporate Safety and Security Certificate
- Community and Justice Services Diploma
Author's summary: Cambrian College suspends six more programs due to a steep fall in international students driven by federal policy changes, focusing on job preservation amid projected budget deficits.