Nova Scotia Community College

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NSCC, also known as Nova Scotia Community College, was established in 1996 and provides services to the province of Nova Scotia via a network of 14 campuses and 3 community learning centers. 

English Language requirements

IELTS: a minimum of 6.0 on each of the four tests (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). 

TOEFL: minimum Internet-Based Test scores of 80 (TOEFL iBT) 

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): minimum test score of 55.

Admission requirements

Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate Certificate

2024-2025 programs

Full-time – Certificate

Academic and Career Connections $11,690

Administrative Professional (formerly Office Administration) $11,690

Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Structures $11,690

American Sign Language (ASL) Studies $11,690

Applied Media and Communication Arts $11,690

Auto Body and Collision Repair $11,690

Automotive Service and Repair $11,690

Baking and Pastry Arts $11,690

Brick and Stone Masonry $11,690

Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques $11,690

Carpentry Certificate $11,690

Continuing Care $11,690

Culinary Skills $11,690

Dental Assisting – Level II $11,690

Diesel Repair – Industrial and Marine $11,690

Electrical Construction and Industrial $11,690

Gas Technician $11,690

Geographic Information Systems Technician $11,690

Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Repair $11,690

Industrial Mechanical $11,690

Law and Security $11,690

Medical Office Administration $11,690

Motorcycle and Power Products Repair $11,690

Plumbing $11,690

Power and Utility Line Work $11,690

Precision Machining $11,690

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning $11,690

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Geothermal $11,690

Sheet Metal Systems $11,690

Survey Technician $11,690

Tourism Hospitality $11,690

Diplomas

Diploma programs help prepare you for a specific field of work and include a broad base of study that enables graduates to work within a wide range of technical, administrative, and professionally oriented occupations.

Typical length: 4 terms, full-time (1,440 instructional hours)

Tuition (International):$11,690

Admission requirements

Frequently, a high school diploma or its equivalent

A few programs could need you to take extra classes in high school. 

Aircraft Maintenance Technology – Mechanical $11,690

American Sign Language/English Interpretation$11,690

Architectural Engineering Technician$11,690

Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R)$11,690

Business – Hospitality$11,690

Business – Tourism$11,690

Business Administration$11,690

Business Administration – Accounting$11,690

Business Administration – Financial Services$11,690

CAD Technician – Mechanical$11,690

Carpentry – Renovation and Restoration$11,690

Carpentry Diploma $11,690

Child and Youth Care $11,690

Civil Engineering Technology $11,690

CNC Machining $11,690

Community Recreation $11,690

Construction Management Technology $11,690

Cosmetology $11,690

Criminal Justice $11,690

Culinary Management $11,690

Cyber Security $11,690

Digital Animation $11,690

Digital Animation – 2D $11,690

Digital Animation – 3D $11,690

Disability Supports and Services $11,690

Drafting – Architectural $11,690

Early Childhood Education $11,690

Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls $11,690

Electrical Engineering Technology $11,690

Electrical Technician $11,690

Electro-Mechanical Technician $11,690

Electronic Engineering Technician $11,690

Electronic Engineering Technology $11,690

Energy Sustainability Engineering Technology (ESET) $11,690

Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources $11,690

Esthetics and Spa Therapies $11,690

Funeral and Allied Health Services $11,690

Game and Interactive Art $11,690

Game Programming $11,690

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Cartography and Geovisualization $11,690

Geomatics Engineering Technology $11,690

Graphic and Print Production $11,690

Graphic Design $11,690 

Health Information Management (HIM) $11,690

Heavy Duty Equipment Repair $11,690

Horticulture and Landscape Technology $11,690

Horticulture and Landscape Technology – Landscape $11,690

Horticulture and Landscape Technology – Operations $11,690

Industrial Engineering Technology $11,690

Industrial Instrumentation $11,690

IT Data Analytics $11,690

IT Database Administration $11,690

IT Generalist $11,690

IT Programming $11,690

IT Systems Management and Security $11,690

IT Web Programming $11,690

Library and Information Technology $11,690

Marine Engineering Technology $11,690

Marine Navigation Technology $11,690

Mechanical Engineering Technology $11,690

Medical Laboratory Technology $11,690

Mental Health Recovery and Promotion $11,690

Metal Fabrication $11,690

Music Arts $11,690

Music Production and Engineering $11,690

Natural Resources Environmental Technology $11,690

Occupational Health and Safety $11,690

Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Assistant $11,690

Paralegal Services $11,690

Pharmacy Technician $11,690

Pipe Trades $11,690

Power Engineering Technology $11,690

Practical Nursing $11,690

Professional Photography $11,690

Radio Television Journalism $11,690

Radio Television Journalism – Journalism $11,690

Radio Television Journalism – Radio Performance and Studio Production $11,690

Radio Television Journalism – Television Production $11,690

Screen Arts $11,690

Social Services $11,690

Therapeutic Recreation $11,690

Truck and Transport Repair $11,690

Welding $11,690

Advanced Diplomas

Typical duration: two to six terms at a full-time pace (720–2,160 instructional hours, contingent upon the admissions credential) 

Tuition (International):$11,690

Admission requirements

High school diploma or diploma or certificate

Electro-Technical Officer

International Business

Marine Engineering Management Technology

Marine Navigation Management Technology

Graduate Certificates

Typical length: 1 to 2 terms, full-time (360 to 720 instructional hours, depending on the credential required upon admission)

Admission requirements

Diploma or university degree

Tuition (International):$11,690

Addictions Community Outreach

Behavioral Interventions

Business Analysis

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Digital Marketing

Event Management

Finance

Food Service and Nutrition Management

Forest Geomatics and Biometrics Technology

Full Stack Application Development

Geographic Information Systems

Geospatial Data Analytics

Human Resource Management

IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

IT Programming for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Marine Geomatics

Music Business

Nonprofit Leadership

Oceans Technology

Public Relations

Remote Sensing

Deadlines

International admissions closed

International admissions for the 2024-25 academic year have closed.

Application fee

The application fee is $40 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants.

Scholarship

$3M+ in student awards annually

Thanks to the NSCC Foundation, student groups, and the kind donations of our supporters, we are able to provide over $3 million in annual student support in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and prizes.

Many of the rewards are available to both new and returning students, while some are restricted to a particular school, program, or academic year.

A range of factors are used to determine awards:

• Need for money
• Exhibited leadership
• Experience volunteering
• interests in a career
• academic standing

Types of financial support available

1. Outstanding students who transfer straight from a Nova Scotia high school to a certificate or diploma program are recognized with high school entrance honors. In the event that you receive an entrance prize, your first year’s tuition is free. 
2. Various factors are considered when granting scholarships, bursaries, and prizes. The goal of these financial aid programs is to help with living expenses, educational expenses, and the cost of supplies and equipment.
3. Organize a Our industry partners are the source of our student prizes. These may consist of monetary assistance, opportunities for on-the-job training, and/or employment upon graduation.
4. If you experience unexpected financial difficulties that might hinder your ability to complete your NSCC education, you can apply for urgent relief. Only enrolled and active students may use this.

How to apply: https://nscc.academicworks.ca