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North Island College Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
UG Diploma(14 courses)
INR 7 L - 16 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedPTE: 50 - 54, Duolingo: 105 - 110, TOEFL: 80 & Above, IELTS: 6 & Above
PG Diploma(5 courses)
INR 7 L - 9 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above
UG certificate(17 courses)
INR 7 L - 12 LGet Fee Details
Duration8 months-1 year
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 50 - 54, Duolingo: 105 & Above, IELTS: 6 & Above
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Q:   When can I apply for North Island College as an international student?
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The NIC enrolls nearly 80% of international students. The college is not very competitive to get selected into the university. The students are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid any last minute hassle. The upcoming application deadlines for international students are given in the table below:

IntakeDeadline (without study permit)Deadline (with a valid study permit and in Canada)
Fall 2025Apr 26, 2025Aug 1, 2025
Winter 2026Aug 16, 2025Dec 1, 2025
Spring 2026Dec 31, 2025Apr 1, 2025
Q:   What is the IELTS requirement for North Island College?
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All the courses at North Island College rae mostly taught in English. Therefore each applicant is required to submit North Island College IELTS requirement.

English Language Requirements

International students need any of these exam scores as proof of English proficiency:

Exams Accepted

Minimum Score Required

Duolingo with no band lower than 5.5

Reading and Writing: 6.0 or higher

TOEFL iBT

80 overall with no subsection less than 19

PTE Academic

54 overall with no component less than 46

Duolingo English Test (DET)

105

Students who do not meet the minimum requirement for English proficiency will be required to take NIC’s English 104 course.

Q:   What are the eligibility requirements for international students applying to North Island College?
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International applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of applying or during the first term. They should have graduated secondary school or equivalent for undergraduate-level courses and have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent for the postgraduate Diploma and certificate courses.  Students may need to fulfil other subject-specific criteria for admission to their selected program.

BBA Admission Requirements

The college offers a BBA degree in Accounting, General Management, and Marketing. Applicants should have graduated high school with completion of university-level Math course or equivalent, such as:

  • C+ in Foundations of Math 11
  • C in Pre-Calculus 11
  • C in Principles of Math 11
  • C in Applications of Math 12

Postgraduate Diploma Requirements

An accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three academic years from a recognised institution and a C+ in Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

International students need any of these exam scores as proof of English proficiency:

Exams Accepted

Minimum Score Required

IELTS

6.0  with no band lower than 5.5

Reading and Writing: 6.0 or higher

TOEFL iBT

80 overall with no subsection less than 19

PTE Academic

54 overall with no component less than 46

Duolingo English Test (DET)

105

Students who do not meet the minimum requirement for English proficiency will be required to take NIC’s English 104 course.

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North Island College Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the tuition fee for international students at North Island College?
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North Island College tuition fee for international students depend on various factors such as the type of course and level of study. The tuition fees at NIC vary from course to course, therefore, international students are advised to check the tuition fees before applying. Check below the tuition fees for popular courses at North Island College.

Course1st Year Tuition Fees
BBAINR 10 L 
BScINR 10 L 
UG DiplomaINR 7 L - 16 L 
PG DiplomaINR 6 L - 9 L 
Q:   What is the application fee of North Island College?
A: 

To apply, the students are required to pay application fee. International students need to pay CAD 100 as NIC application fee. The North Island College acceptance rate is 80%. A high acceptance rate means the college is not very selective in its admissions. International students are required to meet the eligibility requirements in order to get selected into the university.

Q:   How much is the application fee for North Island College Canada?
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North Island College application fee is CAD 100 = INR 6,159.36. The application fee can be paid through Credit card, Debit card, and Wire money transfer. Make sure to submit it otherwise the university won't consider your application. Apart from the fees applicants need to fulfill other required documents. 

NIC requires the following documents:

Do note that original documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified third party translation agency.

 

 

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Answered 5 months ago

North Island College (NIC) is a publicly funded community college located in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1975, NIC operates multiple campuses across Vancouver Island, including locations in Courtenay (Comox Valley), Campbell River, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, and Ucluelet . As a public in

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Taher Sadabar

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Answered 9 months ago

Yes, NIC does provide scholarships to international students. These scholarships are provided as part of tuition fee waivers. Some of the tuition fees waivers awarded to international students are:

ScholarshipAward
One World International ScholarshipsCAD 2000- 5000
Premier's International ScholarshipsCAD 8000- 12000

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Krishnendu Taneja

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a year ago

Yes, International students of Selkirk College and North Island College have to pay tuition fees. The below table shows the tuition fees of both colleges:

Program

Selkirk College

North Island College

BBA

INR 8 L

INR 10 L

B.Sc.

INR 8-12 L

INR 10 L

UG Diploma

INR 7-13 L

INR 7-16 L

PG Diploma

INR 9-10 L

INR 7-9 L

UG certificate

INR 4-12 L

INR 6-12 L

 

 

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Akansha katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

All the courses at North Island College are mostly taught in English. Applicants applying to the university must fullfill all the North Island College IELTS requirements.

English Language Requirements

International students need any of these exam scores as proof of English proficiency:

Exams Accepted

Minimum Score Required

IELTS

6.0  with no band lower than 5.5

Reading and Writing: 6.0 or higher

TOEFL iBT

80 overall with no subsection less than 19

PTE Academic

54 overall with no component less than 46

Duolingo English Test (DET)

105

Students who do

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Rashmi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

North Island College offers a number of degree, diploma and certificate programs at the undergraduate and postgradaute levels. However, only postgraduate programs are available for international students. Therefore, international students are advised to check their desired course on North Island Co

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