A regional public college serving northern British Columbia with trades, health, university-transfer and career programs close to home.
Northern Lights College is a public college based in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, serving the northeast and northwest regions of the province. It offers certificates, diplomas, apprenticeship training and university-transfer courses, with a strong focus on trades and the skills needed by regional employers.
Class sizes are small, and instructors know their students by name. Many programs are designed with local industry in mind, including energy, construction, health care and business, so graduates can step directly into jobs in the communities where they studied.
The college also delivers courses at several northern campuses and through distance and online learning, which helps students who prefer to stay near home, work or family while they study.
Tuition in CA$, 2025-2026
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.
The college offers entrance awards, in-course bursaries and community-funded scholarships to help students with the cost of study.
Tuition for 2025-26 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 Northern Lights College’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Northern Lights College.
Applications to Northern Lights College go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Most programs require high school graduation or mature student status, with some needing specific courses, English proficiency or prerequisites. Certain health programs also require a criminal record check and an interview.
Apply online through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by creating an account and selecting your program. Submit transcripts and any program-specific documents as directed.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Northern Lights College and EducationPlannerBC.
Dawson Creek is a friendly northern city of the Peace River region, known as Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway. The main campus is compact and welcoming, with trades shops and classrooms close to local businesses and outdoor recreation.
Student life at Northern Lights College is close-knit, with a friendly atmosphere and strong ties to local communities. Students often balance study with work and enjoy easy access to northern outdoor recreation.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.