About

With the strength of a NorQuest College education, learners have the skills and confidence to further their studies, begin new careers, provide better lives for their families, and make valuable contributions to society. At NorQuest, they have a unique ability to provide students with the skills Alberta needs in a supportive and inclusive environment. And with input from industry, business, and the public sector, they make learning relevant and rewarding.

Norquest understands that their learners come with varying levels of education and they assist them at the times and places that meet their needs, whether that is in the classroom, via distance learning or continuing education. Norquest helps identify learner's strengths, work on their areas of need, and move them towards exciting learning paths and life-changing careers. The post-secondary diploma and certificate programs offer careers in health, community studies, and business. They also uniquely deliver to the increasing demands of the economy. Thanks to the workforce-relevant programming, the average diploma graduate from NorQuest College earns $15,100 more than a high school graduate at their career midpoint. In addition, research shows that NorQuest College and their students added $471.4 million of total income to Edmonton’s regional economy. These outcomes are based on a 2016-17 study conducted by Economic Specialists International.

Located on traditional lands referred to as Treaty 6 territory, Norquest serves 19,354 learners. This translates to 10,874 full-time and part-time credit students, and 8,480 non-credit or continuing education students, including assessment examinations. As a regional steward, they provide access to adult education in Edmonton and the surrounding region. Norquest is proud to embrace diversity and honour inclusiveness: 62% of their students are born outside of Canada from 131 different countries, and there are 115 languages spoken on campus.