Niagara College

Niagara College is located in the Niagara region, Ontario, Canada. The college is located in a prime location and has two campuses, namely Welland and Niagara-on-the-lake. It offers more than 130 programs that cover various fields of study. The college is known for its state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities that offer opportunities for the students to obtain extensive practical knowledge in their chosen field of study.

There are more than 9000 full-time students, and additionally, 15000 part-time students register every year. The college focuses on creating a trained and talented workforce by offering apprenticeships, integrated work placements, clinical placements, and fieldwork.

 

Campus Details

1. The Welland Campus is a modern campus that is located in a friendly residential area in the Niagara region. It is the main campus and houses many of the college’s main buildings, research facilities, athletic and sports facilities. The campus also has a fully functional dental clinic that allows the students to get practical work experience.

The schools under Welland campus are:

School of Academic

Liberal and Access Studies

School of Allied Health

School of Community Services

School of Justice and Fitness

School of English Language Studies

School of Media

School of Nursing and Personal Support Worker

School of Part-Time Studies

School of Technology

School of Trades

2. The Niagara-on-the-lake campus is located in between the Queen Elizabeth Way and Glendale Avenue. It is located near Toronto and offers daily bus services. It is spread over 125 acres of land of which 40 acres are used as a teaching vineyard.

The schools under Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus are:

School of Academic

Liberal and Access Studies

School of Business and Management

Canadian Food and Wine Institute

School of Environment and Horticulture

School of HospitalityTourism, and Sport

School of Part-Time Studies

Infrastructure

Niagara College has two modern campuses that are aesthetically pleasing and home to various professional structures and well-equipped laboratories. Books and other equipment can be purchased in the college-run bookstores that are available on the campus. The college has a very huge library that houses study rooms, digital media lab, student workspaces along with thousands of books both in paper and digital formats. 

The Welland campus has a:

Teaching Hair Salon for practicing hairstyling

The Walker Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

Research and Innovation Center

Green Automotive Technology lab which has been constructed newly

Justice Studies Simulation Lab

The Rankin Technology Centre.

The Welland campus also has a fully functioning well equipped on-campus dental clinic for student's fieldwork. There are also athletic and recreation centers and sports facilities available on-campus. 

The Niagara-on-the-lake campus has a Teaching Brewery which is a 1500-square feet brewery for students to brew beer, a Winery which is used for both visitors and educating students, Distillery, Teaching Greenhouse which is used by the horticulture students, and a Teaching Spa. There is a restaurant being run by the students on-campus that serves all the food and drinks prepared by the students. 

Niagara College provides campus residence housing options in both the campuses. The residence houses are located within a walking distance from the campus. The students are provided with lots of opportunities like weekly clubs and volunteering work. The suites have 2 bedrooms with a double bed.

Facilities like a desk, internet access, free local calls are provided. The common areas include a kitchen, a movie lounge, a games room, and a BBQ along with additional space for a picnic. The residence suite’s rates start from 625$ a month.

The college offers an all-year round off-campus living program. The program helps students find a comfortable housing option and also housemates. It also helps them through any disputes and legal verifications. The housing rates start from $575 and will change depending on the availability and the facilities offered.

The college also offers support to international students to find a warm Canadian home for homestay. NC also has a program called Landing Pad that offers 30-day safe accommodation for international students on both campuses. 

NC offers $1.5 million as scholarships and bursaries every year.

NC offers the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) which provides financial assistance to students based on their family’s income level. The educational and basic living costs are covered by OSAP. The students who fill out an application for OSAP will be assessed. Based on the assessment, the students will either be eligible for a loan or a grant. The loan needs to be repaid by the students after completing the course, whereas the grants need not be repaid.

The students who apply for OSAP before a specified date and satisfy the eligibility criteria, then they are automatically considered for the Entrance Bursaries that offers $500 to $1000.

NC offers various awards and scholarships to students throughout the year. These awards are offered by both the college and other external sources. The international students are eligible to hold only one scholarship in a semester. The students who excel in the school that they are enrolled in are awarded by the college every year.

Niagara College has achieved 88.1% graduate employment for the year 2018-2019. The college has career services that offer help and support to the students in their journey of building a career. College offers co-operative work and educational terms that provide opportunities for the students to get paid co-op jobs along with their academic studies.

Career Services offers an online portal called MyCareer which has an extensive database of all the jobs that are available near the campuses. The career services also provide resume review service, mock interviews and career counseling to students. There are on-campus recruiting events, career and job fairs that are conducted at no cost for the employers to attract potential employees and increase the students’ employment opportunities. Canada-Ontario job grants are used to train the individuals who are identified by the employers in a specific industry practice and skill. The cost of the grant is shared by the Government and the employer. 

Some famous alumni from Niagara College include:

Shirley Coppen, Politician

Dan Dunleavy, Sportscaster

Bernie McNamee, Journalist

John Campea Host of The John Campea Show

Edward Burtynsky, Photographer  

Niagara College has two campuses that are located in a central place and can be reached by any major bus service or rail service.  The students are offered the U-Pass that allows them to go on an unlimited ride on all the Welland, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines transit systems.

The U-Pass holders are also allowed to  ride on the buses in the Niagara region bus routes. Other facilities available around the campuses include arts, theatre, music, beaches, golf course, hiking facility, cycling facilities, cinemas, museums, and restaurants. 

Welland campus is located in a residential area, and it takes 90 minutes to drive to the Greater Toronto Area. It has numerous shopping centers and food outlets at a short distance from the campus.

The Niagara Falls is located at a 20-minutes drive from the campus. The bus stops are situated nearby and transit services are also available at the Welland transit service. The Niagara-on-the-lake campus takes around 70 minutes to drive to the Greater Toronto Area. It has the Outlet Collection at a walking distance that houses around 100 retail brands and various other food options.

 

What courses are available in Niagara College?

Niagara College Includes more than 130 diploma and graduate certificate programs, bachelor's degree programs, and programs for apprenticeship. It provides a range of part-time and full-time education choices, whether you're trying to advance your career or develop yourself. Our instructors have a passion for instructing and come from the business and industrial sectors.

Is Niagara College provide work permit?

Only once you begin your studies in Canada are you able to begin working. Prior to starting your studies, you cannot work. If the condition allowing you to work on- or off-campus is listed in your study permit, you are permitted to do so as an international student in Canada.

Does Niagara College need Ielts?

The IELTS Academic examinations are recognized by Niagara College. The IELTS General tests are not recognized for placement into English for Academic Purposes levels or for entry to academic programs. Please be aware that achieving the minimal score standards or exceeding them does not ensure admission to Niagara College.

Is Niagara College good in Canada?

According to total research funding figures for 2018, Niagara College has earned the top spot in the nation, according to Research Infosource Inc.'s annual report, "Top 50 Research Colleges." The ranking also illustrates NC's consistent position as a top research institution in Canada, as this is the fifth year in a row that NC has made the Top 10.