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.Â
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
- 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.Â
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
