Study Spectra
Certificate, Arts, design and media. North Island College - Port Alberni, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.
College Certificate - Furniture Design and Joinery is a certificate program in arts, design and media at North Island College - Port Alberni, a public institution in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1975.
First-year tuition is listed at 16,615 CAD and the application fee at 100 CAD.
Applications to North Island College - Port Alberni typically receive a decision in 3 days and 2 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 40,163 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 16,615 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 100 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 40,163 CAD |
Our directory lists 101 certificate programs in arts, design and media at 55 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 16,190 CAD, and the middle half cost between 13,992 CAD and 20,472 CAD.
At 16,615 CAD, College Certificate - Furniture Design and Joinery is 3% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 8,726 CAD to 29,955 CAD.
If budget matters, these certificate programs in arts, design and media have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
North Island College - Port Alberni sets the exact entry requirements for College Certificate - Furniture Design and Joinery. For a certificate, applicants usually need the following.
Most institutions accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE Academic or similar tests. Each institution sets its own minimum scores, so read the programme page rather than relying on a general figure.
Students from India need a Study permit to study in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decides the application.
Canada admits international students to designated learning institutions (DLIs) on a study permit. The admission, the funds and the permit application all have to line up, and several rules have changed in recent years, so check each step against IRCC before you pay anything.
Graduates of eligible programmes at eligible institutions may apply for a post-graduation work permit. Eligibility depends on the institution, programme and field of study, and the rules have been changing, so check the current IRCC conditions before choosing a course on that basis.
Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.
First-year tuition is listed at 16,615 CAD. Living costs are extra; North Island College - Port Alberni estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 100 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The school has not listed an intake date for this program. Ask us for the current intakes.
It is listed as a certificate. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to North Island College - Port Alberni, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
All programs at North Island College - Port Alberni · All schools · Get help applying