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College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Gander

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Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

1 Magee Road, Gander

1 (709) 651-4800

Last updated: 17/03/2025
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About College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Gander

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is Newfoundland and Labrador’s (NL) public college – one of the largest post-secondary educational and skills training centres in Atlantic Canada, with a history dating back over 55 years. Today, College of the North Atlantic has 17 campus locations, which include facilities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador; thousands of students studying at various partner universities in China; and, a technical education college for the State of Qatar in the Middle East. In NL, CNA has over 100 full-time program offerings for approximately 9,000 students each year.

CNA continues to have the lowest tuition fees of any post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada. CNA offers an impressive world-class, nationally accredited range of programming that meets the highest demands of industry; transferability opportunities that promote continuing education at home and abroad; research and development leadership in the community and regional innovation; and, precedent-setting international partnerships. College of the North Atlantic welcomes students from all parts of the world. International students are attracted by the college’s high quality education, reasonable costs, safe and friendly living environment, student support services, and the acceptability and transferability of its certificates and diplomas. College of the North Atlantic places a high value on the contribution that international students make towards the development of intercultural communications and understanding throughout the college and the community.



Why College of the North Atlantic

  • Campus: The Gander campus of College of the North Atlantic is located in central Newfoundland, the “Crossroads of the World”. It is a close-knit community with many large city amenities and is a 3.5 hour drive from both St. John's and Corner Brook. Gander campus has a proud history of serving the training and educational needs of adults in this province. Built in 1963, and expanded and renovated several times, the campus has offered a variety of programs related to the economic and social development needs of citizens.
  • Facilities: Students benefit from many on-campus resources including a Student Services Office, Student Development Officer, Guidance Counselor, Library & Career Exploration Centre, Cafeteria services, and an active Student Council. Gander is a growing community with many amenities including an international airport, the Arts & Culture Centre, community pool, gyms and other recreational facilities, shopping, and close proximity to the famous Gander River and Terra Nova National Park, as well as many other attractions.
  • Hands-on experience: Many of College of the North Atlantic's programs offer field opportunities where students can apply what they've learned in the classroom to the community. 
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Institution Details


Founded
1997
School ID
635
DLI number
O19441088976
Institution Type
Public

Cost and Duration


Average application fee
$100.00 CAD
Average graduate program
Less than a month
Average undergraduate program
2 Years
Cost of living
$20,635.00 CAD / Year
Average gross tuition
$8,763.75 CAD / First Year

Average Time to Receive Letter of Acceptance


January - April
N/A
May - August
N/A
September - December
31+ days

Top Disciplines


Engineering and Technology
63%
Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Paramedic and Kinesiology
13%
Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teaching
13%
Other
9%

Program LevelsProgram levels for College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Gander include: 7 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificates, 13 Others


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