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Environmental Technologist Diploma

Portage College · Lac La Biche, Canada · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

2 years

Tuition / year

C$15,606 (≈ ₹10.5 lakh)

Intakes

August

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Course overview

Environmental Technologist Diploma is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Portage College in Lac La Biche, Canada. It takes 2 years, with intakes in August.

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

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityPortage College (Public)
LocationLac La Biche, Canada
CourseEnvironmental Technologist Diploma
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaLife Sciences
Duration2 years
Tuition per yearC$15,606 (≈ ₹10.5 lakh)
IntakesAugust
English requirementIELTS 6.0 (no band below 6); TOEFL iBT 79; PTE Academic 54; Duolingo 105; CAEL 60

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is C$15,606 a year, about ₹10.5 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$31,212 (≈ ₹20.9 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Guaranteed yearly international tuition listed for 2027-28, before mandatory fees and a CA$275 course package

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn 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

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.

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Career outcomes

Job roles

  • Environmental consultant
  • Ecologist
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Environmental manager
  • Nature conservation officer
  • Water quality scientist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • AECOM
  • Arup
  • Jacobs
  • WSP
  • Arcadis
  • GHD
  • Ramboll
  • Iberdrola
  • Mott MacDonald
  • Siemens

Eligibility

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

  • 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.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6); TOEFL iBT 79; PTE Academic 54; Duolingo 105; CAEL 60.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
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.

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Intakes

This course starts in: August.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Canada

How to apply

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

Documents you'll need

  • 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

About Portage College

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.

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FAQs

What is the fee for Environmental Technologist Diploma at Portage College?

The tuition for international students is C$15,606 a year (about ₹10.5 lakh). Guaranteed yearly international tuition listed for 2027-28, before mandatory fees and a CA$275 course package. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Environmental Technologist Diploma?

The course takes 2 years.

What English score do I need?

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6); TOEFL iBT 79; PTE Academic 54; Duolingo 105; CAEL 60. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: August. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

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.

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