Founded in Welland in 1967 and located in the Heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between its state-of-the-art campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Together its campuses provide unique living laboratories and top notch facilities that deliver hands-on applied learning opportunities, world-class applied research, and smaller class sizes in an intimate and friendly environment.
At Niagara College, more than 9,000 full-time students study in diploma, graduate certificate, apprenticeship and Bachelor’s Degree programs. It also welcomes more than 15,000 Part-Time Studies registrants each year, who study in 600 plus credit, vocational and general interest programs. NC offers programs that provide real-world experience and are taught by passionate faculty committed to student success, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind educational experience.
A vibrant culture and community are important to students’ academic success. Niagara College has a long history of athletic excellence. NC intercollegiate athletics program has won seven national championships and thirty-five provincial championships. Gymnasiums and Fitness Centres are designed to ensure that all students have the ability to participate in a variety of recreational, fitness, and athletic activities.
The bookstores at the Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses are open year-round to students and the general public, offering textbooks, supplies, computer accessories, trade and reference books, clothing, gift-ware and more.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus is located between Glendale Avenue and the Queen Elizabeth Way, a transportation corridor that exists between Toronto and the United States and offers daily GO Bus service to Toronto. This 125-acre campus features ecological lagoons, wetland systems, landscaped gardens and a 40-acre on-campus teaching vineyard.
Recognized for its commitment to sustainability and naturalization, the Welland Campus is located in a friendly, residential community in the heart of the Niagara Region. The campus is home to the NC Teaching Hair Salon, the Walker Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre, NC Research and Innovation, a new Green Automotive Technology lab and the Rankin Technology Centre.
Niagara College Rankings
Niagara college ranks no. 1 in top 50 research colleges report
According to webometrics, world ranking: 6413
Niagara College Campus
Niagara College features two modern campuses in the beautiful Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada. With only a 30-minute drive to the Canada-US border, both campuses are known for their warm and supportive culture and commitment to programs that offer real-world experience.
Niagara College Academic Divisions
- School of Academic, Liberal, and Access Studies(NLC, WC)
- School of Business and Management(NLC)
- School of Community Services
- School of Environment and Horticulture(NLC)
- School of English Language Studies
- School of Media
- School of Technology
- School of Nursing and Personal Support Worker
- School of Justice and Fitness
- Canadian Food and Wine Institute(NLC)
- School of Part-Time Studies(WC, NLC)
- School of Trades
- School of Allied Health
- School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Sport(NLC)
Niagara College Teaching Quality
The Centre for Academic Excellence works in partnership with the academic departments and service units of Niagara College to enhance educational quality and support innovation in teaching, learning and curriculum through quality assurance processes and the provision of faculty and curriculum development services, programs, resources and research.
Student Teacher Ratio
The student to faculty ratio at the college is 35:1.
Top Programs in the Niagara College
| Programs | Fees per annum |
|---|---|
| B.B.A Human Resources | $12,113 |
| Diploma in International Business | $10,913 |
| Certificate in Art and Design Foundation | $10,913 |
| Diploma in Acting for Film and Television | $10,913 |
Advantages of Niagara College
- Career planning and advisement and employment support
- Health Services
- First Nation Student Services
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services and Centre for Students with Disabilities
- Co-op Services
- Counselling
- Peer tutoring
English Proficiency Requirements
The institute uses English as its primary language of instruction, hence it has strict language requirements for its overseas students, who must also provide the college with valid documentation of their English language proficiency. The tests that are acceptable, together with the matching results, are listed below.
| Test | Minimum score for certificate and diploma courses | Minimum score for degree and graduate courses |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | pBT: 500 cBT: 173 iBT: 79; 20 Writing, 20 Speaking | pBT: 550 (TESL: 600) cBT: 213 iBT: 79-80; 22 Writing, 22 Speaking |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 overall with no band lower than 5.5 | 6.5 overall with no individual band under 5.5 |
| CAEL | 60, with no individual band lower than 50 | 60, with no band below50 |
| EAP | Completion of Level 5 EAP program with 70% having no grade under 50% | Completion of Level 5 EAP program with 75% and no individual grade under 60% |
Niagara College Scholarships & Financial Aid
Every year, the college provides more than 200,000 CAD in scholarships and awards to its international students so they can study in Canada. There are three different sorts of scholarships available for international students:
- Entrance Grants - Freshmen at Niagara College in Canada are eligible for these scholarships. This scholarship typically awards 2,000 CAD.
- Current Scholarships - International students are given these scholarships based on their academic achievement, financial need, and volunteerism.
- International Student Awards - The Niagara College rewards international students who participate in extracurricular activities and show academic excellence with this award.This award does not require an application.From each academic school, one recipient is chosen.
To provide maximum number of students financial relief, Niagara College provides only one scholarship or award per fall or winter session per student.
Famous Alumni’s
- Edward Burtynsky, photographer
- Shirley Coppen, politician
- Dan Dunleavy, sportscaster
- Christel Haeck, politician
- Peter Kormos, politician
- Bernie McNamee, journalist
Application Fees: $100
Application Fees waived for GeeBee Students
English language Requirements: (Only IELTS)
- Bachelors Degree – IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual band less than 6.0
- Diploma Programs – IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 6.0
- Post Graduate Programs – IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
NOTE:
Effective immediately, Niagara College is temporarily accepting Duolingo English test scores as proof of English language proficiency for NC’s Undergraduate and Graduate admission requirements.
The Duolingo English Test Scores are as follows:
- Minimum overall accepted score for NC Diploma and Certificate (Undergraduate) programs – Between 105 – 110
- Minimum overall accepted score for NC Graduate / Degree Programs:
- Degrees – Between 115 – 120
- Graduate Certificates – Between 125 – 130
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