Eastern College's Moncton campus is part of a private career college network in Atlantic Canada, offering short diploma programmes in business, health, IT and trades. It is best known for fast, job-focused training in a low-cost city. Programmes at private career colleges are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit, so check the rules before applying.
Moncton, Canada
Official website: easterncollege.ca
Private career college in Atlantic Canada
Moncton, New Brunswick
Short, job-focused diploma programmes
CA$14,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diploma programmes
CA$11,000 – CA$14,000
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 easterncollege.ca before you apply.
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Medical Office Assistant Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
IT Network Specialist Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Supply Chain and Logistics Diploma
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Short diplomas designed around local jobs.
Several start dates a year.
Low living costs in Moncton.
Graduates move into office, health administration, IT support and logistics roles.
Private career college programmes are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
Check New Brunswick immigration streams before applying.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Moncton campus is a small teaching site with classrooms and labs rather than a residential campus.
Moncton is a friendly, bilingual city with low rent and access to Atlantic beaches. Halifax is about three hours away.
Letter of acceptance from Eastern College
Provincial attestation letter, if required
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Eastern College accepts applications on a rolling basis for its January, May and September starts. Apply four to six months ahead to leave time for the study permit.
Most diplomas start in January, May and September.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by the college's letter of acceptance. Note that private career college programmes are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit; check current IRCC rules first.
Business administration, medical office assistant, IT network specialist and supply chain diplomas are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 5.5.
The college may offer some bursaries. Ask the admissions team about current offers.
