Immigrant and international student experience
Enhance the immigrant and international student experience
2025 results
- 1189 international students at NSCC (as of October 1, 2024).
- Top 5 countries: India, Nigeria, China, Ghana, Philippines/Vietnam (tie).
- 2,740 International Student Ambassador volunteer hours.
- 79 activities for international students.
- 25 active members of the International Student Ambassador (ISA) program).
- ISAs led the promotion of the 2024 International Student Barometer Survey. The efforts yielded a 40% response rate from international students from all NSCC campuses.
- 20 NSCC students successfully completed the Study & Stay™ program.
- 40 NSCC students matched with mentors through the NSCC Pathway to Stay Mentorship Program.
- 412 students completed the Pathway to Stay Program with funding from the Business Higher Education Roundtable.
- 19 international exchange students.
International students
Active ISA members
ISA volunteer hours
NSCC students completed the Study & Stay program
International exchange students
"NSCC completely shifted my view on education. I went from being skeptical of academic institutions to feeling truly supported and inspired. Beyond the classes, it was the affordability, the quality of resources, the hands-on learning, and the vibrant student life from a variety of backgrounds, especially through the International Student Ambassadors Program, that helped me thrive. I found community, mentorship, and purpose here. As the verse says, 'Seek and you shall find,' and I really did."
- Nahom Assefa
Business Administration Student (Ivany Campus)
International Student from Ethiopia
Nahom Assefa
Samreen Kaur
"As an international student in Nova Scotia, it was so nice to have NSCC as part of my journey. NSCC made it so much easier to settle in. What really stood out to me was how many opportunities there were to get involved, grow, and feel like I belonged. I’ve been able to grow, meet people from all over the world, and try things I never imagined I’d be doing in college. The community here is so welcoming, and the opportunities to lead, share ideas, and be part of something meaningful are what make NSCC really special to me. I’d definitely recommend NSCC to any international student!"
- Samreen Kaur
Digital Animation (Truro Campus)
International Student from India
“NSCC gave me more than an education, it gave me a community that feels like home. The support, opportunities and real-world learning here make it the perfect place for international students to grow, connect and succeed.”
- Queen Onabanjo
Business Administration (Ivany Campus)
International Student from Nigeria
Queen Onabanjo
Tia Sawyer
"International students bring so much life to our campus. By sharing their cultures, perspectives, and personal stories, they not only enrich classroom discussions but also help create a more open and globally connected community for everyone at NSCC."
- Tia Sawyer