A community-focused public college serving north-central British Columbia with trades, health, university-transfer and applied programs close to home.
The College of New Caledonia, known as CNC, is a public college based in Prince George that serves communities across the central interior and north of British Columbia. It offers certificates, diplomas, apprenticeship and trades training, and university-transfer courses, along with a small number of degrees delivered in partnership with other institutions.
CNC is known for its trades and technical training, health and human services programs, and its commitment to Indigenous education and to learners in rural and remote communities. Small class sizes and hands-on instruction are central to the student experience.
Many students begin their studies at CNC and then transfer to a university, while others move straight into the regional workforce in sectors such as construction, forestry, health care and social services.
Estimated tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in British Columbia apply for student aid through StudentAid BC; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
CNC offers institutional bursaries and awards funded in part by donors and community partners to help students with financial need.
Figures cover tuition only for a typical two-semester full-time diploma program, and exclude ancillary fees, books and housing. These are estimates for a typical full-time program and exclude ancillary fees; confirm the current figure on College of New Caledonia’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with College of New Caledonia.
Applications to College of New Caledonia go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Most programs require high school graduation or equivalent, with specific course prerequisites for health and technical programs. Some programs also require an interview, a portfolio, or placement assessments.
Applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by creating an account, selecting their program and submitting transcripts and any required documents.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with College of New Caledonia and EducationPlannerBC.
Prince George is the largest city in northern British Columbia, set at the meeting of the Fraser and Nechako rivers and surrounded by forests, lakes and trails. The main campus is in the city and is the hub for most programs and services.
CNC offers a close-knit campus community where students often form strong connections with instructors and peers. Student services, Indigenous gathering spaces and local outdoor recreation help students feel at home in northern British Columbia.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.