NEW BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE – [NBCC], FREDERICTON, NEWBRUNSWICK

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Overview

New Brunswick Community College Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

New Brunswick Community College is located New Brunswick, Canada. It is an English-language institution that offers 92 full-time postsecondary programs besides part-time courses, online courses, and professional development programs. It has six campuses in all.

Why Choose New Brunswick Community College?

Rankings and Standings

180th in Webometrics ranking of Canadian Universities
A score of 89% in student satisfaction (as of 2015).
Won the Canada Volunteer Award in 2017 for the program in developing community leadership in students
Ranked no. 1 for student services by International Student Barometer and Student Barometer survey conducted by i-Graduate in November 2015

Key features at a glance

40 university transfer agreements within Canada.
Small class sizes allow students to receive personalized attention from professors.
Scholarships and bursaries of amounting to CAD 395,838

Highlights

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Students Intake Stats

29% of NBCC applicants are from India, Korea, Brazil, Philippines and Vietnam.

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Exploring the Campuses of NBCC

The College has six campuses across New Brunswick –

Fredericton (with head office)

Located on the University of New Brunswick campus.
Offers programs in areas of Business, Health, Engineering, Information Technology and Social Service
Accommodates up to 400 students.

Moncton

One of the largest campuses,
Offers around 40 regular programs along with apprenticeships and night courses.
Offers recreational activities like skiing, barbecues, social nights, etc. for students.

Miramichi

Offers 25 regular programs in the areas of Applied and Media Arts, Business, Environmental, Health, Social and Protective Services and Trades.
Located near the river Miramichi
Cultural offerings for its students such as the Spring Fling and the Pumpkin Festival.

Saint John

One of NBCC’s largest campuses
several programs including 30 regular full-time programs
Main campus has the E-building which is dedicated to engineering technology programs.
A separate location houses the health programs.

St. Andrews

One of the smaller campuses located near the Passamaquoddy Bay.
Offers programs in the following areas- Business, Health, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Marine, Social Science and Trades

Woodstock

Located near the rivers St. John and Mudexnekeag
regular programs in the areas of Business, Health, IT, Social Sciences and Trades.
WiFi internet, cafeteria, library, computer laboratories, a bookstore and a gym for students

Housing Facilities in NBCC

The college does not have its own housing facility. But, it provides international students with an option for homestays and related custodianship services in partnership with the Canada Homestay Network.

These services are offered at the Fredericton, Moncton and St. John campuses.

Choose from Various Programs Offered at NBCC

The College offers 92 full-time programs comprise 81 normal, 6 specialized and 5 postgraduate programs in 14 study areas. There are 4 co-op programs available to students.

The study areas include –

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The College also offers continuing education courses in the following categories –

27 part-time courses
64 online courses and academic upgrading courses
12 professional development programs

Flexibility to Choose Your Schedule

Students are given the liberty to apply for classes as per their schedule and study plan. Some of the groups in which programs can be filtered in are-

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All You Need to Know About the Application Process

Prerequisites

International candidates must demonstrate English-language proficiency. For this they must have-

English as their first language or
A minimum of three years of secondary school education in English or
A minimum of one year of postsecondary education in English

In case candidates don’t meet the above requirement, they must prove their proficiency by taking one of the below-mentioned tests and obtaining the indicated score:

TOEFL iBT- 80 with no component score less than 20
IELTS- 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
MELAB- 80
Cambridge English- 169
CAEL- 60
PTE- 65 with no component score less than 60
CanTEST- 4.5 with no subtest less than 4.0

How, When and Where to apply?

Fill out and submit the application form online and pay the application fee
Candidates must also submit secondary and postsecondary education transcripts along with an interpretation of the grading system and English-language test scores

Application Fee

After receiving the acknowledgment letter and/or the letter of acceptance, the students need to submit a $100 CAD registration deposit to hold their place in the program chosen.
Registration for classes should be made online using the mymhc.ab.ca (student information system) or offline at the Registration Office.

What it Costs to Study in NBCC?

Candidates will have to show a proof of finance while applying for student visa. The tuition fee for full-time students is explained below (all values in CAD):

The tuition plus supplementary fee applicable to

Canadian students is CAD 3,250 per year
International students is CAD 9,100 per year

Other mandatory fees:

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Part-time fees are explained below:

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Co-op program fees are:

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Residence Fee

Homestays mean that students will be staying with Canadian host families. The typical costs incurred for this are-

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

The New Brunswick Community College Foundation offers over CAD 300,000 in scholarships, awards and bursaries annually. The eligibility requirements are-

Must be a full-time student at NBCC
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be enrolled in a regular program or contract training program of a minimum duration of one year

Students can apply through the application form found online. Deadlines for submission are-

Winter term– mid-January to 15th April

Fall term– mid-September to 15th October

Some other scholarships available to international students-

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Work While You Study

On Campus

The College does not offer on-campus jobs.

Off-Campus

Students can also work off campus while studying at the College. They will have to fulfil the following conditions.

Must be a full-time student
Have a valid study permit
Maintain satisfactory academic standing in your specific program of study for at least six out of the twelve months preceding your application to work off campus
Have applied for the off-campus work permit program at the College

Co-op Work Permit

If you are enrolled in one of the co-op programs offered by the College, you must apply for a separate co-op permit to be able to pursue your internship during the work term of your program.

Alumni Network

The College has a strong alumni network and organizes several alumni events throughout the year. Some of the College’s notable alumni are mentioned below:

Rob Agar- Chef
Rick Bennett- Civil engineer; project manager for the 25th largest company in the world
Angie Pyne- Business Administration, Management, Moosehead Breweries

NBCC partners with a number of organizations to provide benefits to its alumni while also supporting current NBCC students. These services include career services, insurance and discounts on food and holiday spots.