Coast Mountain College (previously known as Northwest Community College), is a publicly funded, government accredited, public post-secondary educational institution. Founded in 1975, the College serves eleven communities in the spectacularly beautiful Northwestern region of British Columbia, Canada. It is a student-centered college offering a full range of academic degree, diploma, and certificate programs in Arts, Business, Health, Science, and University Credits Arts and Science for international students, all of which provide excellent exposure to Canadian life and culture.

In as little as two years, students can complete an Associate Degree in Arts or Science. For those who wish to continue their studies, all Associate Degree courses are equivalent to university courses and can be transferred to other post-secondary institutions. The Business Administration one-year certificate and the two-year diploma programs offer a well-rounded business education. They also serve as a solid background for a range of professional career choices and further educational opportunities. The Applied Coastal Ecology program delivers the applied biological and ecological skills needed to work in coastal ecosystems. With many options of programs, Coast Mountain College provides quality learning experiences that help prepare students for successful, positive futures.

The Prince Rupert Campus provides service to Prince Rupert, Port Edward and the North Coast villages and is one of the fastest growing campuses in the College region, with enrollments in full-time programs up almost 20% over the last six years. Because of the city's location on an inner harbour on the north coast, mild marine air keeps the temperatures moderate throughout the year. Programs unique to the College and offered at the Prince Rupert campus include: the Marine program, providing theoretical training for mariners; the Applied Coastal Ecology Program, focusing on resources that are inherent to coastal areas; and the Coastal Eco-Adventure Tourism Certificate Program, preparing learners for careers in the adventure tourism sector.

Coast Mountain College builds successful futures through educational leadership in the economic, social, cultural and community development of our region. This school creates positive futures through quality learning experiences in an inclusive and respectful environment.

Why Coast Mountain College

Small Class Sizes: All students receive individual attention from academic instructors and can openly engage in meaningful conversations with their peers in a small classroom environment.

Indigenous Resources: The Waap Galts'ap Community House features world-class art and carvings produced by instructors and graduates of the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art. The stunning longhouse is a historic first for a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Trades Training: The Prince Rupert Campus offer Trades Training through partnerships with local school districts and industry. The campus is made up of two buildings with an interconnecting link and students can take full advantage of the two computer labs, two science labs and the innovation lab to get real, hands-on learning experience.

Quality Instruction: Coast Mountain College is a student-centered institution and students can use their transfer credits to apply to various university programs. International students can easily transfer from language training to other post-secondary programs as well.