NorQuest College
Edmonton, Canada
"Edmonton's community college for health, business and community studies"
At a Glance
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PGWP (listed fields only)
About NorQuest College
NorQuest College was established by the Government of Alberta in 1965 and is based in downtown Edmonton, with a regional campus in Wetaskiwin. It serves about 12,400 credit students and 7,900 non-credit learners a year in 60+ programmes, including Practical Nurse, Health Care Aide, Social Work, Business Administration, Accounting Technician, Early Learning and Child Care, and English language training. A large share of its students are international (agents report over 40%). Diplomas and certificates include practicums with Edmonton employers.
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Accreditations & Memberships
Alberta Comprehensive Community College
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
Designated Learning Institution
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Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with NorQuest College's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1965
Founded
About 12,435
Credit Students
About 7,876
Non-credit Learners
60+
Programmes
Edmonton downtown + Wetaskiwin
Campuses
Popular Programs
Practical Nurse
Health Care Aide
Social Work
Business Administration
Accounting Technician
Early Learning and Child Care
Justice
Digital Design
Application Details
Apply Through
ApplyAlberta
Application Fee (Intl)
Approx. CAD 150
Fall Deadline (approx.)
Around 10 June
Winter Deadline (approx.)
Around 31 October
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 (each section 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT
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84 (each section 21) |
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Duolingo English Test
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115 |
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PTE / CAEL / Cambridge
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Accepted (equivalent) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
PGWP: listed fields only
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 150
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
PGWP (listed fields only)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Programmes — 60+
Focus — Health, business, community
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
NorQuest's main campus is at 10215 108 Street NW in downtown Edmonton (Singhmar Centre for Learning), with a regional campus in Wetaskiwin.
Campus Details
Downtown
Edmonton + Wetaskiwin
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
No residence; Edmonton rentals near LRT
Dining
Campus food court
Health & Wellness
Alberta Health Care / insurance
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
U-Pass transit
Practicums
Diversity & Demographics
Credit Students
About 12,435
International
40%+ (approx.)
Cost Deep-Dive
Accounting Technician (Intl)
CAD 23,765 total (1 yr)
Tuition part (Intl)
CAD 22,094
Program Fees
CAD 1,671
U-Pass
CAD 182.50 per term
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
NorQuest admits in September, January and May (programme-dependent) through ApplyAlberta. Agents report deadlines around 10 June (Fall), 31 October (Winter) and mid-February (Spring) - check each programme page and apply early.
Scholarships at NorQuest College
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 with English Language Arts 30-1 equivalent (60%) or a free assessment; IELTS 6.5 (each 6.0), TOEFL 84 or Duolingo 115. Certificates 1 year; diplomas 2 years.
Postgraduate
NorQuest offers certificates and diplomas only; it has no master's degrees.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (each section 6.0)TOEFL iBT
84 (each section 21)Duolingo English Test
PTE / CAEL / Cambridge
Accepted (equivalent)Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on norquest.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
NorQuest's main campus is at 10215 108 Street NW in downtown Edmonton (Singhmar Centre for Learning), with a regional campus in Wetaskiwin.
Diploma
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Diploma
Practical Nurse
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Diploma
Business Administration
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Diploma
Social Work
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Diploma
Early Learning and Child Care
Certificate
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Certificate
Accounting Technician
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