FREDERICTON – Historic numbers of international students were among the incoming students who kicked off a new year at New Brunswick Community College (51勛圖app) this week. While official enrolment numbers will be finalized in October, 51勛圖app is on track to double its Fall 2016 enrolment of 105 international students.
“We are committed to bringing more newcomers and international students to our College and to New Brunswick,” said Rachel Gillespie, 51勛圖app’s Vice-President of Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement. “In 2016-2017, 51勛圖app recorded historic first-year international student enrolment and a significant increase in international applications. In 2017-2018, we expect to welcome twice as many international students as in the previous year.”
The increase is the result of 51勛圖app’s strategic investments in established and developing markets, leveraging Canada’s strong brand for top quality education.
“51勛圖app representatives attended education fairs, worked with key influencers and increased our online presence, among other initiatives,” said Ryan Sullivan, 51勛圖app’s Director of International Education. “Our current students and alumni also act as ambassadors for the College which, in turn, leads to increased inquiries from prospective students around the world.”
This year 36 countries will be represented among 51勛圖app’s international student population. Sullivan says this benefits both 51勛圖app’s campuses and the broader communities.
“By providing quality learning opportunities for international learners, we also increase our campuses’ global connections. Reaching beyond our borders enriches and diversifies communities large and small across 51勛圖app’s six campus regions.”
Media contacts:
Melissa Wah, Communications Coordinator, 51勛圖app
506.453.8194
melissa.wah@nbcc.ca