Assiniboine Community College

As per unofficial sources, the College acceptance rate is around 78%. This indicates it is moderately selective at granting admissions. So, to get into this college, the applicants must meet the entry requirements and submit the application fee. The general entry requirements must have passed Class 12 for admission to Diploma and Certificate courses. For admission to Advanced Diploma courses, the applicants should have a 2-year Diploma or university degree.

ACC offers bursaries of up to CAD 2000 (Around INR 1.2 L) to international students who are returning to their second year of studies. These bursaries are offered to students who showcase the most financial need. The deadline to apply for this is February each year for international students. Make sure to apply for the International Student Bursary.

As full-time Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma students at ACC, they may be eligible for an entrance award to apply directly against the tuition. Students can apply for an entrance award once they have been accepted into a course at the college. Recipients of the international student award who are in a 2-year Diploma course are going to receive the award against the tuition in both their first and second year of studies.

Students accepted to full-time, regular courses are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable tuition deposit. Note that the tuition deposit shall be credited towards the course's total tuition. Tuition deposits for international students are CAD 4,000, unless stated otherwise.

The tuition fee to study at Assiniboine Community College is around INR 8.5 L - INR 13.3 L. The course-wise fees can be checked from the table given below:

Living Cost: A typical monthly student budget at ACC is going to be as follows:

For admission to all Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma courses at ACC, the applicants are required to have the IELTS score of 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0. Test scores required in other tests are:

Assiniboine Community College processes applications after the submission and payment of the application fee. This usually takes between 2-3 weeks. If students meet admission requirements and a seat is available, students will be offered a Letter of Eligibility. Once students have paid the required tuition deposit, they will be issued a Letter of Acceptance.

ACC has an active Students' Association, that plans all activities for students. A few of the programs or plans that are offered are:

·         Health & Dental plan

·         I.M. Well's Student Assistance Program – a free counselling program

·         Peer Support Program

·         Student Clubs

·         Student Council

As the name suggests, a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a work permit that allows work in Canada after programme completion. Unfortunately, ACC cannot guarantee every graduate will receive a PGWP. Graduating from an eligible course at this college is one of the criterion, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) makes the decision. Do check the eligibility to apply for PGWP.

Yes, as an international student, one can work part-time along with the studies. If students meet all of IRCC's requirements, then they can work unlimited hours on-campus. Students can work whether the employer is the college itself, or an associated organisation such as the bookstore, cafeteria, students' association.