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North Island College Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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  • North Island College admission deadline for its Fall 2024 intake is Closed. This deadline is for international students with a valid study permit to Canada.
  • With a focus on student success, North Island College (NIC) is pleased to provide services to over 9,000 students a year through its four campuses, a learning center, online learning, and in-community learning. It offers services to support research project development, project management and funding through the Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI). NIC’s vision is to deliver BC’s best-individualized education and training experience by 2026. 

North Island College Admission 2024 Highlights 

There are 6,314 students enrolled at North Island College overall for the 2020–2021 academic year, of whom 1,012 are indigenous and 419 are international, according to NIC internal enrollment data. North Island College acceptance rate is 80%. This means the admissions are less selective and with good GPA, SAT & ACT scores applicants can get admission. We have provided you with NIC admission details below:

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Requirements

Application portal

Common Application

Application fee

CAD 100 = INR 6,159.36

Acceptance rate

80%

English language tests accepted

TOEFL / IELTS / PTE

*Acceptance rate given above is taken from an unofficial source, therefore, it is subject to vary.

 North Island College Courses & Fees 2024

North Island College offers over 800+ courses through which international students can earn certificates, diplomas, and degrees at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. North Island College offers only postgraduate programs to international students in the following subject areas: Arts, Science & Technology; Business. The table below mentions North Island courses & fees:

Courses 1st Year Tuition Fees Duration & Eligibility
UG Diploma (14 courses)
INR 7 L - 16 L
Duration: 12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & AboveIELTS: 6 & AbovePTE: 50 - 54Duolingo: 105 - 110
B.Sc. (1 course)
INR 10 L
Duration: 2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & Above
UG certificate (17 courses)
INR 6 L - 12 L
Duration: 8 months-1 year
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & AboveIELTS: 6 & AbovePTE: 50 - 54Duolingo: 105 & Above
BBA (3 courses)
INR 10 L
Duration: 4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 80 & AbovePTE: 54 & AboveDuolingo: 105 & Above
PG Diploma (5 courses)
INR 7 L - 9 L
Duration: 12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 80 & AbovePTE: 54 & AboveDuolingo: 105 & Above
PG Certificate (2 courses)
INR 7 L - 8 L
Duration: 1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 80 & AbovePTE: 54 & AboveDuolingo: 105 & Above
Others UG (1 course)
INR 10 L
Duration: 2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & Above

North Island College Application Deadline 2024

North Island College offers a wide range of programs to study. The NIC admission deadlines for every program vary from program to program. NIC recommends applicants to apply at least 6 months before commencement of the chosen intake. Also, please note that the application deadline does not guarantee timely admission or study permit processing. Check below the admission deadlines at North Island College for international students.

Intake

Deadline (without study permit)

Deadline (with a valid study permit and in Canada)

Fall 2025 (Sep)

Apr 26, 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Winter 2025 (Jan)

Aug 16, 2025

Dec 1, 2025

Spring 2025 (May)

Dec 31, 2024

Apr 1, 2025

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North Island College Admission Overview 2026

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North Island College Admission Process 2026

North Island College BBA Admissions 2026

3 courses 4 years
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10.3L - 11.5L

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo

North Island College Application Process 2026

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North Island College Admission FAQs

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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Answered 11 months ago

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

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Parul Pandey

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Answered 11 months ago

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 mee

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Rachit Gaurav

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 11 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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