North Island College - Port Alberni Campus

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North Island College - Port Alberni Campus

Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

By:Canamgroup Team
Updated On: Jan 13,2023 04:05 PM IST

University Overview

North Island College (NIC) is honoured to acknowledge the traditional territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish traditions, on whose traditional and unceded territories the college’s campuses are situated.

North Island College is a comprehensive community college that focuses on student success. We proudly serve more than 9,000 students annually at our four campuses, our learning centre and through online and in-community learning.

NIC was established in 1975 as a primarily distance education institution. It now serves students at Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni and Mixalakwila campuses, as well as through many in-community programs delivered in partnership with remote communities across 80,000 km2 from Ucluelet on Vancouver Island’s west coast to Bella Coola on the central mainland.

We are distinguished by our commitment to student success through strong partnership agreements with universities and colleges across BC, the US and around the world. NIC has been internationally recognized for its technology-enabled distance learning and responsive in-community programs.

CAD 11000

Living Cost

CAD 12000-17000

Undergraduate

CAD 12000-15000

Graduate

University Facts

Established in 1975

Programmes 6 Available

Total Students 8383+

Total Int. Students 496+

Admission Requirement

The following minimum requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to North Island College

International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

Minimum IELTS Score

Undergraduate

Graduate

Minimum TOEFL Score

80+

Undergraduate

80+

Graduate

All Programs(6)

Intake

Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022

Application icon CAD 100

Application Fee

Duration icon 12mo

Duration

Test Score

IELTS

TOEFL

Min GPA

Intake

Sep 2022, Jan 2023, May 2023

Application icon CAD 100

Application Fee

Duration icon 12mo

Duration

Test Score

IELTS

TOEFL

Min GPA

Intake

Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022

Application icon CAD 100

Application Fee

Duration icon 12mo

Duration

Test Score

IELTS

TOEFL

Min GPA

Intake

Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022

Application icon CAD 100

Application Fee

Duration icon 9mo

Duration

Test Score

IELTS

TOEFL

Min GPA

Intake

Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022

Application icon CAD 100

Application Fee

Duration icon 12mo

Duration

Test Score

IELTS

TOEFL

Min GPA

Intake Sep 2023

Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022

Application icon CAD 100

Application Fee

Duration icon 24mo

Duration

Test Score

IELTS

TOEFL

Min GPA

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Approximate Tuition Fee Per Year

12000 - 17000 _{Per year}

Undergraduate(CAD)

12000 - 15000 _{Per year}

Graduate(CAD)

CAD17709Tuition Fee

CAD11000Living Cost

Comparison with other universities of similar tier

Features

Academic Counseling
Accomodation (On Campus)
Campus Security
Campus Shuttle
Career Support
Co-op Program
Financial Assistance
Food & Dining Sevices
Health Insurance
Internet Services
Internship & on-the-job training
Library Services
Mental Health Services
Orientation for new students
Parking and Transit
Peer Mentorship
Recruitment Services
Scholarships and Awards
Social and Cultural Events
Sports & Recreation Facilities
Student Leaderships
Student Unions and Associations
Study & Work Permit
Tax Information (T2202A)
Volunteer & Community Outreach Programme
Work While Studying
Student Learning Centre
University Transfer Options
Continuing Education
Online learning Programs
Part Time Programs
Women Safety and Resources Centre
International Student Life Centre
Academic/Career Portals

Students

North Island College has carved a niche for itself owing to the exceptional student services made available to the students. There are a vast number of student services available at North Island College, which help the students both old and new in numerous different ways. The following are a few of them:

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Scholarships

NIC IELTS Achievement Awards:

IELTS SCORE	Amount
7.0	$500
7.5	$1000
8.0	$1500

Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding academic achievement. The NIC Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships each year. As a new, continuing or graduating student, you are eligible to apply. There are also numerous scholarships available through external sources, including unions, service groups, non-profit organizations and employers.

External Scholarships: