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Portage College

Lac La Biche, Canada · Public · Est. Founding year not confirmed on the pages we opened

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Established

Founding year not confirmed on the pages we opened

Type

Public

Location

Lac La Biche, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Portage College is a publicly funded community college in north-east Alberta, with campuses in Lac La Biche, Cold Lake and St. Paul. For international students it lists about 16 programmes, including Computer Programming and Information Technology, Business Administration, Practical Nurse, Environmental Technologist, Community Social Work, Addictions Counselling, Kinesiology and University Studies.

International tuition is CA$7,803 per term on the programme pages we opened, about CA$15,600 a year before fees and insurance. Portage says students must study on campus and meet attendance rules to be eligible for a PGWP; see our Canada guide for the rules.

Type
Publicly funded community college in north-east Alberta (DLI O111010246767)
Campuses
Lac La Biche, Cold Lake and St. Paul
Intakes
Late August for most programmes; Fall 2028 deadline 30 May 2027, Winter 2028 deadline 30 September 2027
Application fee
CA$160, non-refundable
Tuition deposit
CA$1,300, non-refundable

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    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Computer Programming and Information Technology Diploma2 yearsC$15,606≈ ₹10.5 lakh
    Business Administration Diploma (Management)2 years (certificate after Year 1)C$15,606≈ ₹10.5 lakh
    Practical Nurse Diploma2 yearsC$17,758≈ ₹11.9 lakh
    Environmental Technologist Diploma2 yearsC$15,606≈ ₹10.5 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 Portage College with similar universities in Canada.

    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Programme requirements are set as Alberta Grade 12 courses, for example English Language Arts 30-2 at 60% and Math 30-2 at 60% for computing; Portage assesses Class 12 results as equivalents.
      • Practical Nurse needs English Language Arts 30-1 at 60% (or 30-2 at 70%), Math 20-2 and Biology 30 at 60%, plus health records.

      Postgraduate

      • Portage does not offer postgraduate programmes for international students.

      Documents

      • Valid passport
      • Official Class 10 and Class 12 transcripts (and any college or university transcripts)
      • English test result sent directly by the test centre
      • Health and immunisation records for health programmes
      • CA$160 application fee; CA$1,300 tuition deposit

      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

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      IELTS6.0 with no band below 6.
      TOEFL iBT79.
      PTE Academic54.
      Duolingo English Test105.
      WaiverThree years of full-time English-medium study in a country on Portage's exempt list; check whether India is included. Practical Nurse has higher scores.

      Accommodation and living costs

      Residence is at the Lac La Biche campus, with residence halls and townhouses. The page does not name the year of these rates, and the linked form is for 2025-26.

      Accommodation and living costs
      ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
      Residence hall, single roomCA$400 security depositC$569per month≈ ₹38,123
      Residence hall, shared doubleCA$400 security depositC$408per month≈ ₹27,336
      Townhouse shared by four studentsCA$400 security depositC$569per month≈ ₹38,123

      Campus and location

      Portage is a small college spread over three towns in north-east Alberta.

      • Lac La Biche is the main campus and the only one with residence.
      • Some programmes are delivered across campuses through Multi-Access Learning.
      • International students must study on campus for the whole programme.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      Portage does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. For work rights, see our Canada guide.

      Graduate outcomes
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      FAQs

      How much does Portage College cost for international students?

      International tuition is CA$7,803 per term, about CA$15,600 a year, or about CA$17,160 with mandatory fees and insurance. Practical Nurse costs more.

      What IELTS score does Portage College need?

      IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6. TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 54 and Duolingo 105 are also accepted. Practical Nurse needs higher band scores.

      When is the deadline?

      For Fall 2028 the deadline is 30 May 2027. The computing diploma's page lists 15 May 2027 for an August 2027 start.

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