Selkirk College - Nelson

About The College

820 10 St, Nelson, BC , Canada

Since 1966, Selkirk College has been providing innovative and unique learning opportunities through 60+ nationally recognized programs. Selkirk International is committed to welcoming students from around the world and providing opportunities for all Selkirk College students to have an international experience as a part of their studies. At Selkirk College, Canadian and International Students study side-by-side in over 60 different programs.



Located on the west arm of Kootenay Lake, Nelson (population 10,200) combines a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural charm in a friendly atmosphere with an unhurried pace. The community is rich in artistic endeavours and boasts one of the highest per capita rates of artists and artisans in Canada. With over 350 heritage buildings dotted throughout the city, the downtown core is an inviting mix of historic and modern structures, reflective of the community’s respect for their past and contemporary progressive views. Add an incredible lineup of live music and fabulous restaurants and you get a big-city feel with the benefit of small-town accessibility.



Known globally for its unparalleled deep winter “pow,” the area offers some of the best alpine and Nordic skiing in the world, plus amazing snowboarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Nelson has enough recreation, culture, dining and nightlife activities to keep you going strong all year.



Baker Street, the epicentre of Nelson’s culture and economy is a testament to the city’s “shop local” mentality, with unique and diverse shops and restaurants owned and operated by locals. You'll love this city for it's supportive artistic community, diverse cultural scene, heritage and historic buildings, year-round recreation, golf, hiking & biking trails and mountain climbing.

 

Other Details:

Name	Selkirk College - Nelson
DLI #	O19360990072
Country	Canada
Address	820 10 St, Nelson, BC , Canada
Email	nelsoncastlegarce@selkirk.ca
Phone	1-888-953-1133
Website	Website
Established Year	1966
Ranking	# 115
Total Students	2000
Total International Students	1500
Male/Female Ratio	22:1
UG/PG Course Ratio	1: 0.2
Faculty/Student Ratio	7 : 1
Endowments Value	75 Million CAD
Yearly Hostel Expense	CAD 3000-4000
International Student Website	Link
Wikipedia Link	Link