Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

About

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is a public post-secondary institution in British Columbia, Canada, renowned for its commitment to Indigenous education and community development. It offers a diverse range of programs, including trades and technology, health and human services, university transfer, and business administration, with a strong emphasis on culturally relevant curriculum. International students are warmly welcomed and benefit from a dedicated International Student Office, which provides comprehensive support from admissions and immigration advice to academic guidance and cultural integration. NVIT is particularly distinctive for its unique integration of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives across its programs and campus life, fostering a truly inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Background

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is the only public Indigenous post-secondary institution in the Canadian province of British Columbia, Canada. It started in 1983. As B.C.’s only Indigenous-led public post-secondary institution — founded by the five First Nations of the Nicola Valley and fully governed by a First Nations board of governors — NVIT has a mandate to provide post-secondary education and support services to Indigenous students across British Columbia.

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