Nunavut Arctic College
Nunavut Arctic College is the only post-secondary institution in the territory, and it offers degree, diploma and certificate programs in areas such as language and culture, art and design, business and health and wellness. Nunavut Arctic College also offers apprenticeship, trades and adult basic education programs. One of the school’s strongest programs is its two-year diploma in environmental technology, designed to prepare grads for in-demand careers in the region, such as fish and wildlife conservation, environmental protection and resource development and management.
The college has five campuses and community learning centres in all 25 communities of Nunavut. The main schools are located in Nunatta in Iqaluit, Kivalliq in Rankin Inlet and Kitikmeot in Cambridge Bay. The Nunavut Innovation and Research Institutes are located in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay and Arviat, and the Piqqusilirivvik cultural school is in Clyde River. Piqqusilirivvik offers courses in drum dancing, throat singing, cabin building, child rearing and other aspects of traditional knowledge. The Kivalliq campus is home to the Sanatuliqsarvik Trades Training Centre, the territory’s leading trades training facility. Residences are available on three campuses and have space for both individuals and families.
Quick facts
School size:
Small
Tuition:
Degree $5,300-$5,600
Diploma $5,300-$5,600
Certificate $5,300
Residence offerings:
Yes
Popular programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nunavut Teacher Education
Diploma in Environmental Technology
Diploma in Management Studies
Diploma in Inuit Studies
Cool options
Fur Design and Production: Students learn about the sealskin-fur garment industry. The program focuses on traditional Inuit methods and technologies for preparing skins and designing and sewing garments.
Interpreter/Translator: This diploma program is for students interested in the technical aspects of Inuktitut. Students learn the skills and approach required to work as an interpreter.
Arctic Nursing: Delivered in collaboration with Dalhousie University, this degree program emphasizes primary health care alongside a respect for Inuit culture.
