International and Out of Territory Students
Nunavut Arctic College welcomes applications from qualified out-of-territory
Canadians and international applicants; however acceptance of non-resident
applicants will be limited by the maximum student capacity of the program, the
number of qualified applications received from Nunavut residents, and specific
program language requirements.
The deadline for international student applications is April 1 of each year; a
non-refundable application fee of $ 100 CDN should be enclosed with the
application along with certified copies of all high school and university
transcripts translated into English and proof of English proficiency with the
following -- TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 on the paper based test or 213 on
the computer based test. The tuition for international students is $ 3500 per
semester.
Education Costs
Cost for one year of study (September to June) is broken down as follows:
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Tuition for International Students |
$7000.00 (for two semesters) |
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Residence Accommodation & Meals
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$3000-6000 (depending on type of accommodation) |
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Student Fees |
$400.00
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Personal Expenses
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$3000.00 (note the Cost of Living in Nunavut is the highest in Canada) |
Financial Aid
International students are not eligible for financial assistance through either
student loans or bursaries offered by the government of Nunavut or Nunavut
Arctic College.
Health Insurance
Non-resident students are required to have health insurance while studying in
Nunavut. Out of territory students who will be in Nunavut for one year or more
are eligible for Nunavut Health Care. This coverage is free. Students may apply
for health insurance after arriving at Nunavut Arctic College. International
students living in the territory for less than one year must have private health
insurance and should budget $ 50-100 per month for this coverage. Canadian
out-of-territory students may be covered by their provincial or territorial
health care insurance. It is the responsibility to the student to insure that
they have continuous health care coverage.