About the university
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is a public community college in Nova Scotia, with campuses across the province and its largest IT and business campuses in Halifax and Dartmouth. It offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and one-year graduate certificates, many of them eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
International tuition is a single flat rate of CA$13,505 a year in 2026-27, which is low for Canada. Indian students mostly look at the two-year IT diplomas (IT Data Analytics, IT Programming, Cyber Security) and the one-year graduate certificates in Business Intelligence and Analytics, IT Programming for AI and Business Analysis. Some popular programmes put international applicants on a waitlist, so apply as soon as applications open in November.
- Type
- Public community college in Nova Scotia
- Campuses
- Across Nova Scotia, including the Institute of Technology, Ivany and Akerley campuses in Halifax–Dartmouth, Truro and Sydney Waterfront
- International tuition
- CA$13,505 a year for any full-time programme (2026-27)
- Intakes
- Mainly September; January for some programmes (international applications for January 2027 are closed)
- Application deadline
- 1 April 2027 for programmes starting in 2027-28
- Deposit
- CA$5,000, counted towards tuition
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Business Intelligence and Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
- Fee / year
- C$13,505
- Duration
- 1 year (Institute of Technology Campus, Halifax)
- Intakes
- September (2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; PTE Academic 55; Duolingo 115 (no subscore below 95); TOEFL iBT 80 (tests before 21 January 2026); CAEL 60
- Postgraduate
IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Graduate Certificate)
- Fee / year
- C$13,505
- Duration
- 1 year (Institute of Technology Campus, Halifax)
- Intakes
- September (2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; PTE Academic 55; Duolingo 115 (no subscore below 95); TOEFL iBT 80 (tests before 21 January 2026); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$13,505
- Duration
- 2 years (Institute of Technology Campus, Halifax)
- Intakes
- September (2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; PTE Academic 55; Duolingo 115 (no subscore below 95); TOEFL iBT 80 (tests before 21 January 2026); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$13,505
- Duration
- 2 years (several campuses)
- Intakes
- September; January (Halifax, waitlist only for January 2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; PTE Academic 55; Duolingo 115 (no subscore below 95); TOEFL iBT 80 (tests before 21 January 2026); CAEL 60
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$13,505
- Duration
- 2 years (Halifax or Sydney)
- Intakes
- September (2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; PTE Academic 55; Duolingo 115 (no subscore below 95); TOEFL iBT 80 (tests before 21 January 2026); CAEL 60
- Postgraduate
Business Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
- Fee / year
- C$13,505
- Duration
- 1 year (Ivany Campus, Dartmouth)
- Intakes
- September (2027)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; PTE Academic 55; Duolingo 115 (no subscore below 95); TOEFL iBT 80 (tests before 21 January 2026); CAEL 60
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence and Analytics (Graduate Certificate) | 1 year (Institute of Technology Campus, Halifax) | C$13,505 | ≈ ₹9 lakh |
| IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Graduate Certificate) | 1 year (Institute of Technology Campus, Halifax) | C$13,505 | ≈ ₹9 lakh |
| IT Data Analytics (Diploma) | 2 years (Institute of Technology Campus, Halifax) | C$13,505 | ≈ ₹9 lakh |
| IT Programming (Diploma) | 2 years (several campuses) | C$13,505 | ≈ ₹9 lakh |
| Cyber Security (Diploma) | 2 years (Halifax or Sydney) | C$13,505 | ≈ ₹9 lakh |
| Business Analysis (Graduate Certificate) | 1 year (Ivany Campus, Dartmouth) | C$13,505 | ≈ ₹9 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 Nova Scotia Community College with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Diplomas need high-school graduation or equivalent. For India, NSCC asks for a board-attested or board-issued Class 12 certificate and the Class 12 statement of marks; school-issued transcripts and notarised copies are not accepted.
Postgraduate
- Graduate certificates need a diploma, advanced diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field (for example IT, computer science, engineering technology or business). Business Analysis accepts a two-year diploma or a degree.
- International applicants submit official post-secondary documents for assessment.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Board-attested or board-issued Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
- Degree or diploma documents (graduate certificates)
- English test result less than two years old, sent by the test provider
- CA$100 application fee; CA$5,000 deposit after an offer
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 in each band (listening, reading, writing and speaking). |
| PTE Academic | 55. |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 for tests before 21 January 2026; 4 overall on the new scale for later tests. |
| Duolingo | 115 overall with no subscore below 95. |
| Exemptions | Three years of full-time study in English at an accredited institution in a country where NSCC does not require testing, or one year of full-time study at an English Canadian college or university. India is a country where testing is required. |
Accommodation and living costs
NSCC has campus housing at Ivany, Akerley, COGS (Annapolis Valley), Pictou, Strait Area and Truro campuses. Ivany Campus rates for 2026/27 include furniture, utilities, internet, laundry, Halifax Transit and CA$500 in dining dollars per term; a CA$500 non-refundable deposit applies. NSCC's survey of international students puts median rent near rural campuses at about CA$800 a month.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Ivany Campus, 4-bedroom suite2026/27 | C$8,004per year (September–April) | ≈ ₹5.4 lakh |
| Ivany Campus, 1-bedroom suite2026/27 | C$9,338per year (September–April) | ≈ ₹6.3 lakh |
| Off-campus rent near rural campuses (median, all housing types)NSCC international student survey | C$800per month | ≈ ₹53,600 |
| Health insurance (no Nova Scotia health card)2026-27 | C$1,024per year | ≈ ₹68,608 |
Campus and location
NSCC's campuses are spread across Nova Scotia; most IT and business programmes run in Halifax and Dartmouth.
- Institute of Technology Campus, Halifax: IT diplomas and IT graduate certificates.
- Ivany Campus, Dartmouth: business graduate certificates and on-campus housing.
- Sydney Waterfront Campus: Cyber Security and IT Programming.
- Halifax Transit U-Pass for the Akerley, Institute of Technology and Ivany campuses (CA$197 for a September start).
Careers and graduate outcomes
The programmes listed here are marked PGWP eligible on NSCC's pages, but part-time and Blended Flex offerings are excluded, so check your offering. Some programmes include co-operative education (CA$1,290 fee). For work rights, see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
How much does NSCC cost for Indian students?
International tuition is CA$13,505 a year in 2026-27 for any full-time programme. Add the CA$1,000 international student fee, CA$200 college service fee, health insurance (CA$1,024 without a Nova Scotia health card) and programme costs.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band. NSCC also accepts PTE 55, Duolingo 115 and TOEFL iBT 80 (older test format).
When should I apply for 2027?
Applications for most 2027-28 programmes open in November, with an 1 April 2027 deadline. Popular programmes can fill or waitlist international applicants early.
Does NSCC have a hostel?
Yes, at six campuses. At Ivany Campus a room in a 4-bedroom suite costs CA$8,004 for September to April 2026/27, including utilities, internet and dining dollars.
Sources
- NSCC: international tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: apply to a programme (international students) (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: admission requirements (language requirements) (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: document and language requirements by country (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: Business Intelligence and Analytics (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: IT Data Analytics (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: IT Programming for AI (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: Ivany Campus housing (opens in a new tab)
- NSCC: cost of living for international students (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.nscc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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