Coast Mountain College - Prince Rupert

Coast Mountain College, previously known as Northwest Community College (NWCC), is an accredited post-secondary institution that serves the rich and diverse communities and learners of BC's beautiful northwest region. Established in 1975 in Terrace, BC, Coast Mountain College has five regional campuses serving 34 communities, 21 of which are First Nations communities. The College provides students with innovative programs that leas to sustainable careers for people the in the north. Their campuses are located Hazelton, Haida Gwaii, Smithers, Prince Rupert, and Terrace. 

CMTN offers college access programs; small class sizes; health and human service programs; online programs; university credit programs, trades foundation and apprenticeship programs. Coast Mountain College aims to be the college of choice for experiential, place-based learning allowing students to learn both in the classroom and in the spectacular outdoor spaces that are so unique to that part of Canada. 

CMTN offer high quality and affordable education in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Their campuses provide a safe learning environment, where they educate students from all over the world. 

Prince Rupert's Coast Mountain College campus boasts a spectacular location on an inner harbour on the north coast. A mild marine air keeps the temperatures moderate throughout the year. Their world-renowned Applied Coast Ecology program at the Prince Rupert campus graduates citizens ready to start their careers in coastal natural resources management and ecosystem restoration. With a heavy emphasis on field studies, their programs continually bring theory to life through experiential learning. 

Why Coast Mountain College - Prince Rupert

• Low Tuition and Partnerships: Coast Mountain College offers a high-quality, personalized experience at very affordable tuition rates. CMNT has some of the lowest tuition fees in Canada. Through local partnerships with school districts and industry CMNT offers trades training at their Prince Rupert campus through their regular timetables programming and on a contract basis. 
• Student Life: Each campus hosts various events. Film series, beer and games night, mountain hikes, First Nations cultural workshops, dance groups and much more at Coast Mountain College. Each campus offers the Leaders in Action program for students to organize on-campus events and become on-campus leaders. 
• Facilities: Located downtown, the 12 million dollar campus is designed as two buildings with an interconnecting link and consists of 19 classrooms, two computer labs, two science labs and the innovation lab. The campus is busy with the large library, multiple seminar rooms, trades facilities, a Learning Resource Centre, student lounge filled with associated offices, and administrative and serve spaces. 
• Location: Students can balance their studies with outdoor adventure at CMN campuses. Located in the coastal mountain ranges of Northwest British Columbia, they have some of the most amazing landscapes on the planet. Summer days are long, with and average temperature of +20 degrees Celsius and winters are mild with average temperatures of -5 degrees Celsius. Students experience rain, sun, and snow. The libraries lend bikes, snowshoes or fishing rods so students can go outside and explore.