Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma

Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in engineering at North Island College in Courtenay, Canada. It takes 2 years, with intakes in September (Campbell River).

North Island College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$16,615 a year, about ₹11.1 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$33,230 (≈ ₹22.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

CA$33,230 international tuition for the whole programme, divided by 2; about CA$37,620 with lab and other fees. Applications were closed when we checked

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Electrical engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Control and instrumentation engineer
• Design engineer
• Broadcast engineer
• Nuclear engineer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Siemens
• ABB
• Schneider Electric
• National Grid
• Infineon
• NXP Semiconductors
• ST Microelectronics
• Bosch
• Philips
• Iberdrola

General entry requirements at North Island College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• International applicants must be 18 or older in the calendar year they apply.
• Each programme page lists its own academic requirements; apply through EducationPlannerBC.
• Many programmes fill before the deadline, so confirm seats with NIC before you apply.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 54 (no component below 50); Duolingo 110; CAEL 60.

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This course starts in: September (Campbell River).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (post-graduate diploma)
• English test result from the last two years (Academic IELTS only; PTE Online not accepted)
• Criminal record check, immunisation form, first aid/CPR and FoodSafe (Health Care Assistant)

• International Entrance Award

  UG and PG

  Value: CA$1,000

  International applicants with an offer who meet all requirements, confirm their seat, pay deposits and stay in good standing in the first semester; until funds run out

  Official page

• English Proficiency Award

  UG and PG

  Value: CA$1,000 or CA$1,500

  IELTS 7.0 / PTE 65 / Duolingo 120 for CA$1,000; IELTS 7.5 / PTE 76 for CA$1,500; results must be sent with the application

  Official page

North Island College (NIC) is a public community college on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its main campus is in the Comox Valley (Courtenay), with others in Campbell River, Port Alberni and Port Hardy. It serves more than 9,000 students and offers certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, two BBA degrees and a post-graduate diploma in accounting.

Indian students mostly look at NIC's business programmes, including the Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting (CA$28,465 tuition for two years) and the Business Administration Diploma, which leads into Year 3 of the BBA. Credit courses cost CA$527.06 a credit in 2026/27, which is low for Canada. The Comox Valley is a small coastal community, so check part-time work and housing early.

Engineering courses at other universities in Canada

• Engineering: Certificate of Applied Science / Bachelor of Applied ScienceAcadia UniversityCAS 2 years at Acadia; BASc 3 years. Students usually finish their engineering degree at Dalhousie University · C$25,173 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$16,165 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op)Algonquin College4 years full time · C$19,745 / year
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation) (Diploma)Assiniboine College3 years full-time (180 credits); Brandon, North Hill Campus · C$17,630 / year
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – Telecommunications and Networks Option (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)2 years full-time (4 terms), optional co-op · C$25,719 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – Mechanical Design Option (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)2 years full-time · C$25,719 / year

More courses at North Island College

• Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting2 years · C$14,233 / year
• Business Administration Diploma (Management or Accounting)2 years · C$17,395 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Management4 years (diploma graduates can enter Year 3) · C$17,395 / year
• Criminology Diploma2 years · C$15,815 / year
• Culinary Business Operations Diploma2 years · C$16,153 / year
• Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker – Special Cohort2 years · C$15,025 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. North Island College: Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma (opens in a new tab)
2. North Island College: programmes for international students (opens in a new tab)
3. North Island College: international tuition and costs (opens in a new tab)
4. North Island College: 2026-2027 International Tuition and Fee Bylaw (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
5. North Island College: English requirements (opens in a new tab)