The College of New Caledonia is a public college in Prince George, the biggest city in northern British Columbia, with smaller campuses across the region. International students mainly take its post-diploma programmes in business, health and IT, while local students also come for trades and university transfer. Living costs are low for BC.
Prince George, Canada
Official website: cnc.bc.ca
Public college in British Columbia
Prince George, northern BC
1969
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
International students, diplomas and post-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 cnc.bc.ca before you apply.
Post-Diploma in Business Management
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Post-Diploma in Health Services Management
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Computer Networking Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
University Transfer (Arts)
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Post-diploma programmes built for graduates.
University transfer to UNBC and other BC universities.
Low rent compared with Vancouver.
Graduates work in health, forestry, logistics and business in northern BC.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check the field-of-study rules.
BC's northern immigration streams suit graduates who stay in the region.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The Prince George campus has classrooms, trades shops and a student residence, a short bus ride from downtown.
Prince George is a friendly city of about 80,000 with long winters, rivers and trails. Rent is much cheaper than in southern BC.
Letter of acceptance from College of New Caledonia
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
CNC accepts applications on a rolling basis, but post-diploma programmes fill quickly. Apply six to eight months ahead.
Most programmes start in September and January.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from College of New Caledonia, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Business management, health services management, computer networking and university transfer are popular. Post-diplomas need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
CNC offers a small number of international entrance awards. Check the awards page for deadlines.
