Prince George Advanced Education
University of Northern British Columbia
The University of Northern British Columbia is one of Canada's best small universities. Established in 1994, UNBC has a core campus in Prince George and regional campuses throughout northern BC offering more than 60 academic programs including the Northern Medical Program which was launched in 2004.
UNBC aspires to be Canada’s premier small, research-intensive university, with internationally recognized academic and research programs that prepare its graduates in select areas of high relevance to our region, province, and beyond. Once again, the annual Maclean's magazine ranking of Canadian Universities for 2009 has confirmed that UNBC is the best small university in western Canada, and one of the best in Canada. As in other years, UNBC achieved the high ranking on the strength of its students, high quality faculty, research activity (number one in Canada) and its growing national reputation.
" very few small centers where you can have the enriched careeer prospects that you can have here because..." View video
Today, more than 4,100 students attend 35 undergraduate and 17 graduate degree programs. 178 full time and 204 part time faculty members are employed.
For its size, UNBC is among the most research-intensive universities in Canada and many faculty are international leaders in their fields. Much of UNBC’s research focuses on the social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues of the North. This has led to the establishment of world-class research in such areas as Natural Resources and the Environment; Rural, Remote, and Northern Health; and the Sustainability of Communities.
" the research opportunities are varied and exciting...interest all over the world in how to do cancer care in a rural setting..." view more
The College of New Caledonia
Established in 1969, the College of New Caledonia has long been an institution of "first choice" for students of BC's Central Interior. Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, CNC offers a wide range of university credit, technical, vocational and general interest programs as the regions only comprehensive education provider.
With programs in Medical Laboratory technology, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Social Services, Developmental Disabilities and more, CNC offers an extensive range of health and social professional training.
Employing nearly 500 people college-wide, and with a regional economic impact of approximately $350 million annually, the college is one of the driving economic forces in Central British Columbia.
As a learning centre of excellence in BC, Prince George offers a variety of life-long learning options ranging from childrens’ public and private schools to trades and technical training institutes to world-class medical training programs and facilities. With a large multi-ethnic population, English language training is also widely available along with upgrading, career preparation and continuing education programs. From pre-schoolers to seniors, there’s something for everyone in Prince George!
Career/Vocational Training
Certificate, diploma and degree programs and specialty career training programs are offered through the Sprott Shaw Community College. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training and a variety of student support services. The Academy of Learning campus in Prince George is a Career and Business College offering career training that prepares students for the workplace immediately. They have programs that allow students the flexibility to educate themselves in their own time according to their convenience.
Prince George really does have it all with trades and technical training available through the College of New Caledonia and degree programs including the Northern Medical Program at UNBC - View video for details.
UNBC has more than 60 academic programs leading to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At UNBC the average age of students is 27 years. The student body is 39% male and 61% female. 60% of undergraduate classes have fewer than 26 students. This is among the best in western Canada.
Daniel Chapman of Terrace is a student researcher in UNBC's genetic research lab
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