Niagara College (NC) is Canada’s leading global college with students from more than 90 countries studying at its Niagara Region campuses.
Boasting the largest number of Learning Enterprises in the country, NC’s unique learning enterprises include Canada’s first Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery and Teaching Distillery, as well as the NC Greenhouse, and the Wine Visitor + Education Centre to name a few. As a culturally and globally engaged College, NC proudly offers partner delivery locations within Canada and around the world, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in the past, China as well as South Korea.
NC also provides expert training to international institutions, governments, and corporations in a variety of fields including technical vocational education, leadership, gender equity, program development, applied research and capacity building. To learn more, visit ncglobal.ca.
To learn about Program Availability of its programs in the Niagara Region, visit international.niagaracollege.ca/programs/program-availability/.
To learn more about Language Proficiency Admission Requirements, visit international.niagaracollege.ca/language-proficiency/.
Minimum Admission Requirements
The below are minimum admission requirements. Each Niagara College program may have unique admission requirements, along with additional requirements. Comprehensive admission requirements are posted on individual program webpages.
Why Niagara College?
We are driven by our vision to enrich lives and fulfill dreams.
We are committed to providing outstanding applied education and training for a changing world. Our focus on student success is unwavering. Our support for our community is strong. Our perspective is global and growing. We are guided by our:
Strategic Plan 2022–2027
What We Do. Who We Are. This is NC.
Welcome
At the heart of Niagara College – the centre of our NC circle – are our people. Our employees who are united in their focus on students; who, through every action, create a welcoming and inclusive environment; who continuously innovate and trailblaze through challenges that come their way and who are passionate in their work and in working together as a team.
Our people are also our students, who are core to everything we do as a college. As our students evolve in their needs and goals, we evolve with them. And our people include the community around us, the industries we support and our commitment to the overall well-being of those with whom we live and work.
Niagara College’s 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan is centred on our people. Developed through extensive consultations with our employees, our students and our community partners, the Plan builds on our unique and strong organizational culture and charts our way forward, leveraging past achievements and core strengths. The events of the COVID pandemic have impacted all parts of the world – including Niagara College.
Through all of the change, Niagara College remains unwavering in our focus on students, on being welcoming and passionate in all that we do and in continuing to trailblaze new paths through innovative and creative work. Our organizational culture is a core part of our new Strategic Plan and a key differentiator that drives our success.
Board of Governors
As representatives of the community, the Board of Governors of Niagara College is the governing body of the College and has responsibility for fiduciary oversight and institutional performance.
The Board of Governors’ mandate is to govern Niagara College by establishing appropriate governance structures, including setting the vision, strategic directions, overall goals and outcomes, hiring and evaluating the CEO, approving the annual business plan, budget and annual report, and assessing attainment of corporate goals and outcomes and effectiveness of board governance. All of its decisions and policies are made for the best interest of the institution, not for particular constituents.
If you are interested in being considered for a future governor position, please contact or submit your cover letter and resume to Michelle Goulet at migoulet@niagaracollege.ca.
Campuses
Niagara College features two modern campuses in the beautiful Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada.
No matter which direction you are travelling from, both the Welland Campus (WC) and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (NOTL) are easy to get to thanks to the transportation corridor and vast network of highways which connect Niagara College to both Canada’s largest city and the most populous regions of the USA. It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive between the campuses. Transit options are available.
Plans and Reports
We are happy to publicly provide our Annual Reports, Business Plan, Key Performance Indicators, Strategic Mandate Agreement, and many more reports and publications to you.
In many cases, Niagara College’s Office of Planning and Institutional Research helps facilitiates the reports and plans provided here. Their mission is to facilitate effective decision-making and planning by building capacity to drive robust institutional intelligence and action to meet the evolving needs of Niagara College stakeholders.
Our reports and publications are available in PDF format, unless otherwise indicated. For persons with disabilities that require these documents in an accessible format, documents will be provided in a format that takes into consideration the individual needs of the requester. This process will be completed in a timely manner, and the format will be agreed upon through discussions between the college and the requestor. Visit our AODA website for details.
History
On September 4, 1967 Mr. Fred Harvie, a retired principal from Thorold Secondary High School, created the Facilities Management Services Department. Mr. Harvie was hired to serve as a special assistant to Dr. George Bowen, Niagara College’s first president.
The college at that time consisted of one lone building, the “Initial Building” as it was known. This building was later renamed the “Hennipin Building”. That was the beginning, look what has happened since…
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Tuition and Fees
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New Students
All fees need to be paid no later than the due dates that are listed on your Letter of Acceptance.
Returning student fee payment due dates
- Fall 2025: July 25, 2025
- Winter 2026: November 28, 2025
- Spring 2026: April 6, 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
- Notice of change of fees: All fees are subjected to change every academic year. If your program is scheduled to continue in the next academic year, please check for your future fees with the International office.
- The fees indicated on your Letter of Acceptance for visa purposes were estimated. Please refer to the actual tuition fees noted on the final invoice.
Scholarships and Bursaries for International Students
With over $4 million in scholarships and bursaries available to qualified students!
New Student Scholarships and Bursaries Available for Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026
EAP to Postsecondary Scholarship | | Open to students who complete Level 5 of Niagara College’s EAP Program and are entering an academic postsecondary program at Niagara College. Award Amounts: - $2,500 scholarship toward Term 1 of an academic program at Niagara College.
- An additional $2,500 is awarded in Term 2, contingent upon achieving a minimum average of 80% in Term 1
Cannot be combined with Regional Global Scholar Scholarship Last Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Effective Date: March 19, 2025 | No application is required; the bursary is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. |
English for Academic Preparation Bursary | | Open to international students enrolled full-time in the English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program. Eligible students may receive the bursary for each term they are enrolled in EAP, including both new and returning students. Award amounts: - $1,500 for the four-month offering.
- $750 for the two-month offering.
Cannot be combined with Regional Global Scholar Scholarship Last Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Effective Date: March 19, 2025 | No application is required; the bursary is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. |
ESL Online to Postsecondary Scholarship | | Open to all students who successfully complete Level 10 of ESL Online and transition to an in-person academic program at Niagara College. Award amounts: - $2,500 awarded toward Term 1 of the academic program.
- An additional $2,500 awarded in Term 2 for achieving an 80% average in Term 1.
Cannot be combined with Regional Global Scholar Scholarship Last Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Effective Date: March 19, 2025 | No application required; the scholarship is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. |
Language Ready Scholarship | | Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College. - Applicable to applicants from countries where English is not the first language and who must meet language proficiency requirements for admission.
- Must provide proof of language proficiency at the time of application to Niagara College.
- Requires a score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 9 or equivalent (other accepted tests):
- Not applicable to students who meet proficiency requirements through:
- English curriculum
- The English for Academic Preparation program, or
- Partner schools
Last Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Effective Date: March 19, 2025 | Application form must be submitted before the first day of class in the student’s first semester at Niagara College. |
Niagara College Trailblazer Bursary | | Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College Winter 2026, Spring 2026, or Fall 2026 from the following regions: India and Nepal. - Students must apply to Niagara College on or before April 30, 2026.
- Students can receive this award only once during their studies at Niagara College.
Last Reviewed: September 10, 2025
Effective Date: September 10, 2025 | No application is required; the scholarship is automatically applied to the student’s account after Day 10 of the term start. The bursary will be reflected on their LOA and final invoice. |
Regional Global Scholar Scholarship | | Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College from the following regions: Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, Central Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), East Asia, Europe, United States of America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Award amounts: - An initial award of $2,000 is provided in Term 1.
- An additional $1,000 is awarded in Term 2, contingent upon achieving a minimum 80% average in Term 1.
- Students must apply for the scholarship using the designated form before the start of the program.
- Not applicable to students enrolling in a second program.
Cannot be combined with EAP to Postsecondary Scholarship, ESL Online to Postsecondary Scholarship or the EAP Bursary Last Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Effective Date: March 19, 2025 | Application form must be submitted before the first day of class in the student’s first semester at Niagara College. |
Second Program Scholarship | | Open to international students applying for a second credential at Niagara College. Award amounts: - An initial award of $1,000 is provided in Term 1.
- An additional $1,000 is awarded in Term 2, contingent upon achieving a minimum 80% average in Term 1.
Cannot be combined with the Regional Global Scholar Scholarship or Language Ready Scholarship. Last reviewed April 16, 2025
Effective Date: April 16, 2025 | Application form must be submitted before the first day of class in the student’s first semester at Niagara College. |
Returning Student Scholarships
These scholarships are for enrolled students of Niagara College who are not in their first term of study.*
Members of our community have recognized the unique challenges that International students experience, and have generously donated scholarships to assist and celebrate student achievement. The scholarships available through these donations are based on academic performance, financial need, and volunteerism.
* EAP students are not eligible for the Returning Student Scholarships.
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International Student Awards for Current Niagara College Students
Niagara College celebrates the academic excellence and meaningful contributions to the College community of its current international students through the International Student Awards, presented each fall and winter term.
No application is required — recipients are selected based on academic excellence and active involvement in co-curricular activities. One current student from each academic school will be selected in recognition of their academic achievement and will be personally notified.
Special Initiatives & Event Scholarships
Spousal Program Terms and Conditions: View PDF
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I make a payment?
We offer several payment options based on your location. For full details, please visit: international.niagaracollege.ca/tuition-payment/.
To make your payment from:
- Outside of Canada: Visit our website and choose “Make Your Payment Online” in the Global Payment section.
- Within Canada:
- Canadian Credit Card: Visit our Website and choose: “Make Your Credit Card Payment Online” in the Canadian Payment Section.
- Directly from your Canadian Bank Account: Using your bank’s bill payment, select Niagara College or Niagara College Tuition as the bill payment then use your 7-digit student identification (ID) as the account number.
When do scholarships and full payment discounts get posted to my account?
Account adjustments are done after the Tenth (10th) Day of classes each term and will take about a week or two to be posted after that. Please check your account regularly and if you do not see the adjustment has been done at the end of the first month of classes, please reach out to intlfees@niagaracollege.ca to look into it.
To learn about when the Tenth Day of classes is for each term, please visit: niagaracollege.ca/enrolmentservices/dates/.
How do I know how much to pay for the upcoming term?
Level 1 students should check their Letters of Acceptance (LOA)’s to determine the amount that is due.
Returning students (Level 2+) can view the MyFinancials Section on their MyNC Portal in order to view the next term’s fees. If you have a conditional scholarship, it’s recommended that you pay the entire balance, and then if you are awarded the scholarship it can be used towards the next term. If you are in your final term, it will be refunded to you.
niagaracollege.ca/mync/help/myfinancials/
What is the deadline for payment and what happens if I do not pay by the due date?
Please see your LOA Fee Notification and/or check your MyNC Financials in order to determine your due date.
Level 1 students: If your fees are not paid by the due date, you may not be granted a seat in your program.
Returning students (Level 2+): If your fees are not paid by the due date:
- You will not be eligible for timetable selection
- You may be charged a late fee of $150.00 CAD
- Your student account may be blocked, and you will be unable to access your official documents
Insurance Inquiries
When am I going to get my insurance documents? Can you send me my policy number?
Your guard.me International Student Insurance is sent to your Niagara College student email after the Tenth (10th) Day of classes. Please check your inbox and junk mail for this email.
If you require any medical attention before it arrives, please ensure to keep the receipts for any payments made. Once you receive your guard.me Insurance information, you can submit a claim for reimbursement if it is covered under your guard.me Policy.
I want to enroll my dependents but I have not received my policy number yet. How do I proceed?
Once you receive your policy, add the dependents as soon as possible, you have 30 days from the policy start date to purchase the dependent policy with the option to backdate and match the main applicant (yourself). This is done directly through guard.me.
I need to prove that I have insurance before travelling to Canada, can you send me my documents now?
If you are a registered student, your insurance will be valid on the first day of the month that you start your studies (either January 1st, April 1st or September 1st). The confirmation will be sent to you after the Tenth (10th) Day of class.
If you plan to arrive early in Canada before the start of your program, it is recommended that you secure additional medical insurance coverage through our Early Arrival Insurance option which provides coverage between your arrival date and the start of your program. Early arrival is a one-time purchase only, it cannot be purchased beyond the program start date. Please visit guard.me/niagaracollege to order Early Arrival Insurance.
I already have coverage, is there an option to Opt-out of Guard.me insurance?
GuardMe Insurance is mandatory for all international students studying in Canada at Niagara College. If you have OHIP as well as Private Health Insurance you may be able to opt-out, however there are some requirements and restrictions.
If you have OHIP and private health insurance, please send your documents along with your request to intlfees@niagaracollege.ca.
Note: The request must be completed prior to the 10th day of classes otherwise it will be denied, without exceptions. Once a Guard.me policy is issued it cannot be cancelled.
Where can I find out more about my Insurance Policy and is there an App available?
You can find lots of information (including coverage information) on our website under Insurance Information: international.niagaracollege.ca/isa/insurance-information/.
Download the App: The new GuardMe Mobile App is now available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store! The app is designed to provide you with effortless access to your health insurance benefits.
The App allows users to easily submit claims, verify policy and coverage details, find nearby medical providers, and more.
Please visit https://news.guard.me/GuardMe_Mobile_App.html to find the step-by-step video instructions on how to download and use the app.
Refund Inquiries
I have a credit on my account, how can I get that back?
Refunds can only be processed once a student has completed their final term of study, if they do not have another existing application. Once you have completed your final term of study, please email intlfees@niagaracollege.ca and we will review your request for refund.
My account is not linked to my NC email address, can you send my e-transfer refund to my personal email address?
Your bank account does not need to be linked to any email addresses. When we send your e-transfer to your NC email address, you will be directed to your bank’s website where you can choose how your e-transfer is deposited.
We cannot send e-transfers to any other email address than your NC student email.
Why does my refund go back to the original account used at the time of payment?
In order to adhere to our payment and refund policies, any credits relating to an out of country payment must be returned to the original account that was used at the time of payment. This is noted on our website prior to making a payment using our Global Payment method: international.niagaracollege.ca/tuition-payment/.
In the event that the original account is closed, please contact your bank for proof of account closure and forward to intlfees@niagaracollege.ca.
How long will it take for my refund to be processed?
Please allow 60 to 90 days for refund processing once all of your information has been received. For more information on the refund process, please visit: international.niagaracollege.ca/withdrawal-refund-process/.
How can I track my Withdrawal/Refund?
Have you already submitted a withdrawal request? You can check its current status here: https://niagaracollege.tfaforms.net/wfLqPLq
