About the university
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is the largest public college in Newfoundland and Labrador, with 17 campuses and nearly 8,000 students a year. Its headquarters are in Stephenville; Prince Philip Drive and Ridge Road are among its main campuses. It offers more than 100 full-time programmes, from trades certificates to three-year engineering technology diplomas and four-year applied degrees.
About 106 programmes appear in its guide for international applicants, but many are closed to them, including Business Administration, Practical Nursing, Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Management and Early Childhood Education. Open options include software development, systems and network administration, accounting, human resources, culinary management and engineering technology. Estimated first-year costs are about CA$15,000 to CA$18,000, low for Canada. Online-only post-diplomas, such as Data Analytics and Project Management, do not lead to a study permit.
- Type
- Newfoundland and Labrador's largest public college
- Students
- Nearly 8,000 a year, from more than 30 countries
- Campuses
- 17 campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador, plus online learning
- Programmes
- More than 100 full-time certificates, diplomas, post-diplomas, advanced diplomas and applied degrees
- International tuition
- About CA$4,484–4,685 per 15-week semester for diplomas; CA$8,877 for IT applied degrees
- Deposit
- CA$1,500, part of first-semester tuition
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$15,532
- Duration
- 3 years, with three work terms
- Intakes
- September (Corner Brook or Prince Philip Drive)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Systems and Network Administration
- Fee / year
- C$17,777
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- September (confirm on the programme page); Corner Brook
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Fee / year
- C$17,754
- Duration
- 4 years (applied degree)
- Intakes
- September (confirm on the programme page); Prince Philip Drive
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Computing Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op)
- Fee / year
- C$15,565
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September (confirm on the programme page); Ridge Road
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$15,267
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- September (confirm on the programme page); Corner Brook or Grand Falls-Windsor
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Accounting and Financial Management
- Fee / year
- C$15,267
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September (confirm on the programme page); Prince Philip Drive
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$15,267
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- September (confirm on the programme page); Grand Falls-Windsor
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
Strategic Human Resource Management
- Fee / year
- C$15,267
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September (confirm on the programme page); Prince Philip Drive
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 53; Duolingo 105–110; CAEL 60
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Development (Co-op) | 3 years, with three work terms | C$15,532 | ≈ ₹10.4 lakh |
| Systems and Network Administration | 2 years | C$17,777 | ≈ ₹11.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 4 years (applied degree) | C$17,754 | ≈ ₹11.9 lakh |
| Computing Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op) | 3 years | C$15,565 | ≈ ₹10.4 lakh |
| Accounting | 2 years | C$15,267 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Accounting and Financial Management | 3 years | C$15,267 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Human Resources | 2 years | C$15,267 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 years | C$15,267 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at College of the North Atlantic with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- International applicants must be at least 17. Each programme sets its own entry requirements, and CNA assesses your latest transcript individually.
- For example, Software Development needs high school graduation with a 60% average including English, and set maths grades.
- Tuition, including the CA$1,500 deposit, is due within two weeks of your letter of acceptance.
Postgraduate
- CNA's post-diplomas open to international applicants are mostly online only (Data Analytics, Project Management), which do not support a study permit. The GIS Applications Specialist post-diploma in Corner Brook is an on-campus option.
Documents
- Latest transcript of marks (Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets)
- Valid passport
- English test result
- CA$100 application fee
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall. |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 (550 paper-based). |
| PTE Academic | 53. |
| Duolingo English Test | 105–110. |
| English-medium study | No test needed if you studied for three years or more where English was the language of instruction. India is not on the exempt-country list. Some programmes set different requirements. |
Accommodation and living costs
CNA has residences at three campuses (Bay St. George, Burin and Happy Valley-Goose Bay), with mandatory meal plans. At other campuses students rent privately.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residence, double room | C$84per week | ≈ ₹5,628 |
| Residence, single room | C$126per week | ≈ ₹8,442 |
| Meal plan (10 to 19 meals)Mandatory for residence students | C$101–192per week | ≈ ₹6,767 – ₹12,864 |
| Family residence, Happy Valley-Goose BayNo meals | C$347–490per month | ≈ ₹23,249 – ₹32,830 |
Campus and location
CNA has 17 campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador; international programmes run at selected campuses.
- Prince Philip Drive and Ridge Road host many business, IT and engineering technology programmes.
- Corner Brook offers software development, systems administration and several technician diplomas.
- Co-op programmes include paid or unpaid work terms; CNA charges a CA$2,198 work-term fee per semester.
- Technology fee of CA$83 per semester.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Many CNA engineering technology and IT diplomas include co-op work terms. CNA does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. For work rights, see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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FAQs
How much does College of the North Atlantic cost for international students?
CNA estimates first-year costs of about CA$15,000 to CA$18,000 for most diplomas in 2026-2027, for example CA$15,531.64 for Software Development (Co-op).
Is Business Administration or Practical Nursing open to Indian students?
No. Both are marked closed to international applicants in CNA's programme guide, as are Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality Management.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall. TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 53 and Duolingo 105–110 are also accepted.
Can I do the Data Analytics post-diploma?
It is listed for international applicants but taught online only, so it does not support a study permit.
Sources
- CNA: Estimated Program Costs 2026-2027 (international) (opens in a new tab)
- CNA: international tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- CNA: getting started (eligibility and English) (opens in a new tab)
- CNA: programme guide for international applicants (opens in a new tab)
- CNA: residence fees (opens in a new tab)
- CNA: Software Development (Co-op) (opens in a new tab)
- CNA: international students (opens in a new tab)
- CNA: homepage (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cna.nl.ca (opens in a new tab)
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