New Brunswick Community College

Fredericton, Canada • Founded 1974

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: nbcc.ca

Overview

English Name: New Brunswick Community College
Acronyms: NBCC
Founded: 1974
Institution Type: College
Inside New Brunswick Community College

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is the province's English-language public college, teaching across six campuses in Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John, St.

Andrews and Woodstock. It offers more than 90 full-time regular programs alongside post-graduate diplomas, apprenticeship training, part-time courses and microcredentials, organized through eight schools: Arts, Community and Protective Services; Engineering Technologies; Health and Wellness; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; Professional and Part-Time Learning; Trades; and the Wesley Armour School of Business.

Credentials are mainly one-year certificates and two-year diplomas, with health programs such as Medical Laboratory Technology and Respiratory Therapy running two and a half to three years. Most programs build in a practicum, clinical placement or optional co-op term, and many trades programs lead into New Brunswick apprenticeship and Red Seal certification, where roughly 80 percent of the training is paid on-the-job work and 20 percent is in-school learning.

Through agreements with several universities, almost all diploma programs count as two years toward a four-year degree.

For 2026-27, full-time tuition is CAD 3,666 per year for Canadian and permanent-resident students and CAD 10,260 for international students, before mandatory student, health, dental and technology fees. In the college's 2025 survey of 2024 graduates, 92 percent were employed within a year of graduating and 96 percent of those employed were working in New Brunswick.

Some health programs, including Practical Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technology and Respiratory Therapy, are not currently open to international applicants.

Location & Contact

Below are New Brunswick Community College's address, location, and primary contact channels.

Phone: +1 506-460-6222; toll-free 1-888-796-6222
Email: nbcc@nbcc.ca
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Academic Details

New Brunswick Community College's academic profile in numbers is listed below.

Academic Year: Fall term (September start) and Winter term (January); most full-time programs begin in September in blended delivery, with some January intakes
Admission Requirements: Admission is assessed against program-specific profiles. Most certificate and diploma programs (Profile A) require a High School Diploma, Adult High School Diploma, GED Diploma of High School Equivalency, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or the Essential Skills Achievement Pathway: Post-Secondary Entry High School Diploma. Business programs add Foundations of Mathematics 110 (Profile B); engineering technology programs add Foundations of Mathematics 110 plus two senior sciences (Profile C); health programs such as Practical Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Laboratory Technology and Respiratory Therapy require specific senior sciences (Biology, Chemistry or Physics 112/122, and Pre-calculus 110 for Respiratory Therapy) and clinical clearance including criminal record and vulnerable sector checks, immunization records and CPR certification. Post-graduate programs (Profile F) require a post-secondary diploma or degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience documented through a portfolio. International applicants must meet NBCC's English language requirements, and certain programs (including Practical Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technology and Respiratory Therapy) are not currently open to them. The application fee is CAD 50 for Canadian and permanent-resident applicants and CAD 100 for international applicants. The confirmation deposit is paid in two instalments applied to first-term tuition and fees: Payment 1 is CAD 250 for Canadian and permanent-resident applicants and CAD 1,500 for international applicants, and Payment 2 is not applicable for domestic applicants but CAD 4,750 for international applicants, for a total confirmation deposit of CAD 6,250 for international applicants.
Total Students: 12,460

Academic Structures

New Brunswick Community College's faculties, schools, and constituent units are listed below.

Unit 8 items
  • School of Arts, Community and Protective Services
  • School of Engineering Technologies
  • School of Health and Wellness
  • School of Hospitality and Tourism
  • School of Information Technology
  • School of Professional and Part-Time Learning
  • School of Trades
  • Wesley Armour School of Business

Faculties & Divisions

Subject coverage by faculty at New Brunswick Community College is listed below.

School of Arts, Community and Protective Services (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

School of Engineering Technologies (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

School of Health and Wellness (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

School of Hospitality and Tourism (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

School of Information Technology (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

School of Professional and Part-Time Learning (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

School of Trades (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Wesley Armour School of Business (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes New Brunswick Community College offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

36 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

Certificate 3 programmes

Diploma 8 programmes

Postgraduate Diploma 1 programme

Trades - Apprenticeship 24 programmes

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Scholarships in Canada

Scholarships open to students attending universities in Canada are listed below.

How to apply to New Brunswick Community College

Five steps that capture how applications to New Brunswick Community College flow.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at New Brunswick Community College

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. New Brunswick Community College offers 36 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Each programme at New Brunswick Community College has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Apply directly via New Brunswick Community College's online portal at nbcc.ca. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at nbcc@nbcc.ca or by phone at +1 506-460-6222; toll-free 1-888-796-6222. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about New Brunswick Community College

Common questions about New Brunswick Community College — answers from its published profile.

How old is New Brunswick Community College?

The institution opened in 1974 (approximately 52 years ago).

In which city is New Brunswick Community College?

New Brunswick Community College is based in Fredericton, Canada.

How many students study at New Brunswick Community College?

New Brunswick Community College has approximately 12,460 students.

What programmes are available at New Brunswick Community College?

New Brunswick Community College offers diploma and certificate programmes.

What is New Brunswick Community College's academic structure?

New Brunswick Community College is organised into 8 academic units across its disciplines.

Where can I learn more about New Brunswick Community College?

You can find New Brunswick Community College online at nbcc.ca.

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