Global Talent Pathways
Creating global talent pathways for Nova Scotia
2026 results
- 539 international students at NSCC (as of February 5, 2026)
- Top 5 countries: India, China, Nigeria, Ghana, and Vietnam
- 1, 365 International Student Ambassador volunteer hours
- 10 reoccurring activities for international students
- 13 active members of the International Student Ambassador (ISA) program) across 6 campuses
- 4 International Summer Schools were hosted by NSCC in the Spring of 2026
- 36 faculty and students visited NSCC as part of the International Summer Schools
- 15 international exchange students
539
International students
13
Active ISA members
1365
ISA volunteer hours
36
International Summer School participants
15
International exchange students
"The experience at NSCC was essential for helping me learn how to collaborate internationally and apply problem-solving techniques using a variety of methods. NSCC warmly welcomes exchange students and encourages them to get involved. It is a unique experience that shapes you for life."
- Hümeyra Alkalin
ITECH Student from Germany
Participated in the Design Thinking International Summer School in 2026
Hümeyra Alkalin
Diane Hülsmann
"Our Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship Summer School at NSCC was a wonderful experience for both students and staff. Not only did our students engaged with their Canadian peers and learned from each other, but also we as teachers had a valuable exchange with our colleagues at NSCC. It was an experience that made a difference to all of us."
- Diane Hülsmann
ITECH Faculty, Germany
Facilitated the Design Thinking Summer School 2026
“Being an International Student Ambassador was a meaningful experience for me. I enjoyed meeting international students, learning about their different backgrounds and helping them feel welcomed and comfortable at NSCC. I was able to support students when they had questions or needed help getting involved. I really enjoyed being someone they could come to. The experience also helped me become more confident with communication and leadership and it encouraged me to get more involved in my school community.”
- Joud Alouch
Business Administration Student (Ivany Campus)
International Student Ambassador 2025-2026
Joud Alouch
Mike Duggan
“It’s awesome when our international students bring the rest of the world into our classrooms, labs, and work experiences. Each NSCC location can benefit from the experiences that our international students share with us, all around the province.”
- Mike Duggan
Student Services Advisor - International Supports