Selkirk College is a community college type of educational institution which is located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. The institution was established in the year 1966, and at that time it was the very first community college in the whole province of British Columbia. Over the years, the college has grown and accredited its own name and reputation not only on the national, but on the international platform as well. Selkirk College did come a long way and gained bright recognition in a short time span, whether it’s in terms of student satisfaction or in its quality teaching methods. Facts: 1. Selkirk College is the oldest and one of the biggest institutions in the whole British Columbia province, Canada. 2. The college is affiliated to ACCC, CCAA, BCAA, CBIE, and CUP. 3. Selkirk College’s yearly economic activity is estimated around CAD 75 million.

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On-campus facilities: Selkirk College offers on-campus accommodation facilities only on its two campuses, which are Castlegar and Tenth Street Campus located in Nelson. The residence dorms of the students are well-equipped with basic necessary utilities like book shelves, desk, fridge, security support, etc. Off-campus facilities: Students can also opt for the off-campus accommodation at the Selkirk College. There are numerous accommodation places around the cities nearby the campuses. Students can rent any flat or apartment depending on their choice and budget. The average accommodation place cost in the region is around CAD 500-700. Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food): The college also offers food services on their four campuses Castlegar, Tenth Street and Silver King Campuses in Nelson, and at the Trail Campus. The food service comprises a variety of menu in its breakfast, lunches and evening meals. For the Indian students there are also very famous Indian restaurants named Cuisine of India, Tandoori Indian Grill 7 Lounge, Baba’s Restaurant in the nearby regions.

Accommodation

Selkirk College has been considered the top most educational institution for the higher studies in the whole westernmost region of Canada. According to the Student Engagement Survey, around 75-80% of the students who took admission in the Selkirk College, voted this college as their top-most admission priority. It has grown into one of the largest educational organizations in the British Columbia province. 

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Available scholarships and application procedure for Scholarships Selkirk College also offers scholarships and bursaries opportunities to the international students for their financial aid. Some of the famous scholarships are: 1. Entrance Scholarships- CAD 1,000 2. Selkirk College Scholarships- CAD 500 3. Bursary Scholarships- CAD 500 The important dates, required documents and the procedure are all listed and briefed on the official website of the Selkirk College every year.

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Size of campus : 120 No. of campuses: 6 Facilities: Selkirk College holds a total of 8 campuses in six different cities, namely three in Nelson, and one in each Castlegar, Trail, Nakusp, Grand Forks, and Kaslo. Among the 8 campuses, two of them are learning centres which are the Kaslo and Nakusp Campuses. The main college campus is the Castlegar campus which is equipped with many standard quality academic facilities like dedicated classrooms, library, halls, and especially dedicated Gathering space for cultural activities, ceremony, and various other events.

infrastructure

Place description: The college is located in the 6 different cities of the province of British Columbia, Canada. Castlegar campus is the main campus of the college. The cities are Castlegar, Trail, Nelson, Grand Forks, Kaslo and Nakusp . Kaslo and Nakusp are small towns situated in the West Kootenay region of the British Columbia. Important landmarks/places nearby: You can visit the followimh places: 1. Castlegar Sculpture Walk – Art Centre 2. Zuckerberg Island Park – Park and Garden 3. Chances Castlegar – Amusement Centre 4. Millenium Park – Park and Garden 5. CPR Station Museum - Museum Crime rate: The region of the British Columbia is considered as a safe place to live, as the cities of the province have low population strength with an average of around 8,000 people per city. With a low population and large valley & mountain like range of living region, the place is kinda quiet and soothing for living. The crime rate of the region is around 38.5, which is considered as very low and safe for living. Nearby Airports: The nearest airport from the campuses of the college is the West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG), which is a regional airport located in the southeast of the Castlegar city.

Location

Sector: Graduate students at Selkirk College are employed within a year of their course or program completion. On-campus service facilities like Co-Op Education and Employment Services help students in finding suitable and worthy jobs opportunities for them. Sectors like Engineering, business management, hospitality, arts & design, accounting & finance, etc. have been a hot sector for the students employment . Placement %: 92 International student placement: 88 % employed within 6 months of study-UG: 82 % employed within 6 months of study-PG: 96 ROI= Average Placement Salary/Tuition Fee: 24600

Placements

The cities of the British Columbia province have kind of an oceanic climate or humid continental climate. It means that summers can be warm, sunny and sometimes a bit humid or dry, while winters can be really cold, snowy and windy. The average annual temperature of the region is measured around 14°C.

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Post Graduate Diploma - Culinary Management

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Post Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management

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Business Management - Post-Graduate Diploma

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Diploma in Business Administration

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Geographic Information Systems - Bachelor's Degree

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Geographic Information Systems - Advanced Diploma

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/hospitality-tourism/resort-and-hotel-management

Resort and Hotel Management Diploma

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Culinary Management Diploma

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Ski Resort Operations & Management Diploma

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Accounting - Post Graduate Diploma

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Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/industry-trades-training/electrical-foundation

Electrical Foundation Certificate

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Heavy Mechanical Foundation Certificate

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Digital Fabrication & Design Diploma

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/creative-writing-associate-arts-degree

Creative Writing - Associate of Arts Degree

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English - Associate of Arts Degree

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History - Associate of Arts Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/environment-geomatics/applied-environmental-science-and-planning-technology

Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology Diploma

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Recreation, Fish & Wildlife Diploma

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/health-human-services/social-service-worker-human-services-diploma

Social Service Worker - Human Services Diploma

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Health Care Assistant Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/health-human-services/early-childhood-care-education

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

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Social Service Worker - Certificate

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Pharmacy Technician Diploma

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/arts/contemporary-music-technology-advanced-diploma

Contemporary Music & Technology  - Advanced Diploma

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/university-arts-sciences/law-and-justice-studies

Law and Justice Studies Diploma

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/biochemistry-associate-science-degree

Biochemistry - Associate of Science Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/entry-pharmacy-associate-science-degree

Entry to Pharmacy - Associate of Science Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/industry-trades-training/carpentry-foundation

Carpentry Foundation Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/arts/textiles-studio

Textiles Studio Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/arts/contemporary-music-technology

Contemporary Music & Technology Diploma

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Peace and Justice Studies Diploma

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/arts/ceramics-studio

Ceramics Studio Certificate

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Blacksmithing & Metal Art Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/psychology-associate-arts-degree

Psychology - Associate of Arts Degree

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Chemistry - Associate of Science Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/health-human-services/education-assistant-community-support-worker

Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Certificate

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Associate of Science Degree in Rural Pre-Medicine

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/industry-trades-training/millwrightmachinist-foundation

Millwright/Machinist Foundation Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/industry-trades-training/multi-process-alloy-welding-certificate

Multi-Process Alloy Welding - Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/elementary-education-associate-arts-degree

Elementary Education - Associate of Arts Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/university-arts-sciences/liberal-arts-and-sciences-diploma

Liberal Arts and Sciences - Diploma

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Metal Fabricator Foundation Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/general-studies-associate-arts-degree

General Studies - Associate of Arts Degree

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Liberal Arts - Diploma

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Welding Foundation Certificate

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Web Development Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/general-studies-associate-science-degree

General Studies - Associate of Science Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/sociology-associate-arts-degree

Sociology - Associate of Arts Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/biology-associate-science-degree

Biology - Associate of Science Degree

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/health-human-services/human-services-diploma

Human Services Diploma

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Practical Nursing Diploma

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Plant Operator Certificate

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Digital Arts Diploma

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Forest Technology Diploma

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Engineering Transfer Certificate

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Fine Woodworking Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/industry-trades-training/hairstylist-foundation

Hairstylist Foundation Certificate

For more info visit: https://selkirk.ca/programs/health-human-services/bachelor-science-nursing

Top Courses at Selkirk College: Fees & Eligibility

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Jan/May/Sep

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CAD 12960

Cost of Living

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Post Graduate Diploma - Culinary Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Business Management - Post-Graduate Diploma

PG Certificate/Diploma

Diploma in Business Administration

UG Certificate/Diploma

Geographic Information Systems - Bachelor's Degree

UG Degree/Bachelors

Geographic Information Systems - Advanced Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Resort and Hotel Management Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Culinary Management Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Ski Resort Operations & Management Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Accounting - Post Graduate Diploma

PG Certificate/Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing

PG Certificate/Diploma

Electrical Foundation Certificate

UG Certificate/Diploma

Heavy Mechanical Foundation Certificate

UG Certificate/Diploma

Digital Fabrication & Design Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Creative Writing - Associate of Arts Degree

UG Degree/Bachelors

Top Courses at Selkirk College: Fees & Eligibility

#112

Rank

Jan/May/Sep

Intake

CAD 12960

Cost of Living

All Courses

Post Graduate Diploma - Culinary Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management

PG Certificate/Diploma

Business Management - Post-Graduate Diploma

PG Certificate/Diploma

Diploma in Business Administration

UG Certificate/Diploma

Geographic Information Systems - Bachelor's Degree

UG Degree/Bachelors

Geographic Information Systems - Advanced Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Resort and Hotel Management Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Culinary Management Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Ski Resort Operations & Management Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Accounting - Post Graduate Diploma

PG Certificate/Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing

PG Certificate/Diploma

Electrical Foundation Certificate

UG Certificate/Diploma

Heavy Mechanical Foundation Certificate

UG Certificate/Diploma

Digital Fabrication & Design Diploma

UG Certificate/Diploma

Creative Writing - Associate of Arts Degree

UG Degree/Bachelors

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