A hands-on, career-focused public college on Newfoundland's west coast, offering trades, technology and health programs.
College of the North Atlantic is Newfoundland and Labrador's public college, and its Bay St. George campus in Stephenville serves students from the west coast and across the province. The campus is known for applied programs that blend classroom learning with labs, shops and work placements.
Students can choose from certificate and diploma programs in trades, technology, business and health-related fields. Small class sizes and close contact with instructors are part of the experience, and many programs are designed with input from local employers and industry.
Graduates move directly into the workforce or continue their studies through pathways to university programs. For students who want practical skills close to home, Stephenville offers a focused, community-minded place to learn.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students apply for student aid through the program of the province they live in. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
The college offers its own entrance awards and bursaries to help students with the cost of study.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on College of the North Atlantic’s fee page.
Ask College of the North Atlantic about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with College of the North Atlantic.
Applications to College of the North Atlantic go through College of the North Atlantic’s own application.
Most programs require a high school diploma or equivalent, with specific course prerequisites such as mathematics or science depending on the program. Some programs also require a Grade 12 average, an interview or a skills assessment.
Apply online through College of the North Atlantic's own application, selecting your program and campus. Submit transcripts and any program-specific documents as requested.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with College of the North Atlantic.
Stephenville is a town of roughly 6,000 people on the Port au Port Peninsula side of St. George's Bay on Newfoundland's west coast. The Bay St. George campus sits in the community and is a short drive from the Gros Morne region and the Codroy Valley.
Student life at the Stephenville campus is close-knit, with a friendly atmosphere shaped by the size of the community. Students can take part in campus activities and enjoy easy access to the outdoors, including beaches, trails and winter recreation.
College of the North Atlantic's varsity teams compete under the Norseman name within the CCAA.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.