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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.nic.bc.caCanadaQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
North Island College
North Island College (NIC) is a public community college located on northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It offers a broad range of programs including university transfer, applied degrees, trades, health, business, and continuing education, serving a geographically dispersed region through multiple campuses and online delivery. NIC emphasizes applied learning, Indigenous partnerships, and community engagement, providing pathways to further education at partner universities or direct entry into careers.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
Outlook #120 · 2023QS World #150 · 2023US News #180 · 2023Times Higher Education #200 · 2023NIRF #5 · 2022Shanghai #100 · 2022
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Multiple campuses in British Columbia, including Comox Valley (Courtenay), Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Ucluelet
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
3/10
Diversity
6/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
75% placement rate
Popular fields
BusinessComputer ScienceNursingInternational Relations
Top Recruiters
Major regional employers (sector-dependent)
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Student Life
9,000 students (700 international)
Campus: Multiple campuses in British Columbia, including Comox Valley (Courtenay), Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Ucluelet
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibraryStudent HousingTrades Training CentresApplied Research LabsCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6
When to apply: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Canada: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier