Programs Available to International Students

When is tuition due?

A mandatory $1500.00 (Canadian) tuition deposit is due July 1st to secure your place in the program.

Tuition and other fees which are listed on the program pages are due once you have been registered in your program.

You must have your financing in place and pay your tuition four weeks before your program start date. For tuition deadline dates, refer to the program page of your choice.

You may pay your fees by using PayMyTuition or other payment options.

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Portage College brokers a number of non-credit programs through third party institutions, such as; CodeCore College, CIOT Calgary and Campbell College. To find out more about the non-credit opportunities please visit their websites.

Portage College Credit Programs for International Students

Aboriginal Art Certificate - Click link for more information

This program is year 1 of the Artisan Entrepreneurship Diploma

Credential - Certificate

Campus - Lac La Biche

Program Length - 1 Year

Start/End Date - August 24, 2023 - June 21, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Artisan Entrepreneurship - Click link for more information

The Aboriginal Art Certificate is year 1 of the Artisan Entrepreneurship Diploma

Credential - Diploma

Campus - Lac La Biche

Program Length - 2 Years

Start/End Date - August 24, 2023 - June 7, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Business Administration Certificate - Click link for more information

This program is year 1 of the following Business Diploma Programs

Credential - Certificate

Campuses - Cold Lake and Lac La Biche

Program Length - 1 Year

Start/End Date - August 28, 2023 - April 26, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Business Administration Diploma - Accounting - Click link for more information

The Business Administration Certificate is year one of this diploma.

Credential - Diploma

Campuses - Cold Lake and Lac La Biche

Program Length - 2 Years

Start/End Date - August 28, 2023 - April 26, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Delivery Method - International Student program delivery is on campus only  

Business Administration Diploma - Management - Click link for more information

The Business Administration Certificate is year one of this diploma.

Credential - Diploma

Campuses - Cold Lake and Lac La Biche

Program Length - 2 Years

Start/End Date - August 28, 2023 - April 26, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Delivery Method - International Student program delivery is on campus only 

Community Social Work Diploma - Click link for more information

This program is a two year diploma program

Credential - Diploma

Campuses - Cold Lake and Lac La Biche

Program Length - 2 Years

Year 1 - Start Date: August 25, 2023 End Date: May 24, 2024

Year 2 - Start Date: August 26, 2024 End Date: May 23, 2025

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Culinary Arts Certificate - Click link for more information

The Professional Cooking Certificate is year one of this diploma.

Credential - Diploma

Campus - St. Paul

Program Length - 2 Years

Start/End Date - August 28, 2023 - April 24, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Fine Arts Certificate  - Click link for more information

Credential - Certificate

Campus - Lac La Biche

Program Length - 1 Year

Start/End Date - August 28, 2023 - April 26, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Hairstyling Certificate - Click link for more information

Credential - Certificate

Campus - Lac La Biche

Program Length - 1 Year

Start/End Date - August 28, 2023 - April 24, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Natural Resources Technology - Click link for more information

This program is a two year diploma program

Credential - Diploma

Campus - Lac La Biche

Program Length - 2 Years

Year 1 - Start Date: August 28, 2023 End Date: June 21, 2024

Year 2 - Start Date: August 26, 2024 End Date: June 20, 2025

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Open Studies  - Click link for more information

Credential - Certificate

Campus - Lac La Biche

Program Length - Varies

Start/End Date - Varies

Optimal Application Date - Ask an advisor

Important: Students who have completed their Open Studies courses are NOT eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Practical Nurse Diploma - Click link for more information

This program is a two year diploma program

Credential - Diploma

Campuses - Cold Lake, Lac La Biche and St. Paul

Program Length - 2 Years

Year 1 - Start Date: August 25, 2023 End Date: May 24, 2024

Year 2 - Start Date: August 26, 2024 End Date: May 23, 2025

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

Professional Cooking Certificate - Click link for more information

This program is year 1 of the Culinary Arts Diploma

Credential - Certificate

Campus - St. Paul

Program Length - 1 Year

Start/End Date - August 28, 2023 - June 7, 2024

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

University Studies Diploma - Click link for more information

Students can select courses to meet their individual needs, bridge into diploma programs at Portage College, or transfer credits to other institutions, including universities.

Course credits are transferable to universities and colleges in Alberta.

Credential - Diploma

Campuses - Cold Lake, Lac La Biche and St. Paul

Program Length - 2 Years

Year 1 - Start Date: August 28, 2023 End Date: April 26, 2024

Year 2 - Start Date: August 26, 2024 End Date: April 25, 2025

Optimal Application Date - April 15, 2023 to allow for student/work permits application process.

University Transfer - Click link for more information

International students are not eligible for a work permit while taking university transfer courses.

Credential - Not Applicable

Campus - Cold Lake, Lac La Biche and St. Paul

Program Length - Varies

Start/End Date - Varies

Optimal Application Date - Ask an Advisor

Important: Students who have completed their Open Studies courses are NOT eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.
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