Coast Mountain College is a small public college in north-west British Columbia, with its main campus in Terrace and others in Prince Rupert, Smithers and Haida Gwaii. It's known for field-based learning outdoors, plus business, health, trades and natural resources programmes. If you want small classes and a very different side of Canada, this is it.
Terrace, Canada
Official website: coastmountaincollege.ca
Public college in British Columbia
Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Haida Gwaii
Field-based courses in the region's mountains and coast
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
International students, diplomas and post-degree diplomas
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on coastmountaincollege.ca before you apply.
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Administration
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Applied Coastal Ecology Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Health Care Assistant Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Field-based learning in the Coast Mountains and on the coast.
Very small classes.
Strong ties with First Nations communities in the region.
Graduates work in resource management, health and business in northern BC.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check the field-of-study rules.
BC's provincial nominee programme has streams for northern regions.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Terrace campus has residences, labs and a longhouse, with mountains visible from most buildings.
Terrace is a small town with low rent, rivers and ski hills nearby. Flights connect to Vancouver in under two hours.
Letter of acceptance from Coast Mountain College
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Coast Mountain College accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six months ahead to leave room for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September, and business programmes also start in January.
You'll need a study permit. Coast Mountain College sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
The post-degree business diploma, business administration, coastal ecology and health care assistant are common choices. Entry needs IELTS 6.0-6.5.
The college has a few awards for international students. Ask admissions which you can apply for.
