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Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology

5.4(3)
VerifiedPublicEstd. 1965
Founded
1965
Type
Public
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About Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology

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Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology is a public institution founded in 1967 stretched over an area of 150,200 square kilometres in Canada. The college offers over 75 full-time, part-time, certificate, diploma, web based, correspondence and apprenticeship programs. It provides postsecondary and career-entrance preparation programs to provide better opportunities to 10,000+ students, making it a popular place to study in Canada

Nearly 2% of the students studying in Northern College are International students. The main aim of Northern College is to provide the students with various skills in areas like healthcare, business, social & economic development, human services and technology. Due to Covid-19, May 2023 new intakes in Northern College have been cancelled. Students who have paid for May 2023 will be deferred to Fall semester 2023.

Northern College Ranking

Northern College is ranked:

  • 9210 in all the Universities around the World by QS Global World Ranking
  • 143 in National ranking by Webometrics
  • 2411 in Continental ranking by Webometrics

Highlights

Type Private
Campus setting Urban
Number of programs 75
Faculty 79
Annual Budget 45 Million CAD
Cost of attendance Varies with different programs
Campus housing capacity Haileybury Campus (64)
Student graduation rate 66%
Admission helpdesk 1-888-892-2228
Official Website northernc.on.ca/

Northern College Campus

  • The university has four campuses in different locations of Ontario: Timmins Campus, Moosonee Campus, Kirkland Lake Campus and Haileybury Campus.
  • Kirkland Lake Campus was the first in North America to become an authorized training body for the International Institute of Welding (IIW).
  • Haileybury Campus is famous among the students for the study of the modern Veterinary Sciences Centre.
  • Haileybury Campus is located next to the scenic Rock Walk Park and is capable of providing privately owned and operated residence.
  • Timmins exhibits urban and rural residence along with first-rate museums and the Timmins Symphony Orchestra.
  • Moosonee Campus provides high-skills training in technology, trades and apprenticeship programs to James Bay coastal communities.

Northern College Residence

  • Northern College has two residences: Timmins Campus Residence and Haileybury Campus Residence.
  • Haileybury Campus comprises of 16 apartments; each with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and other amenities available.
  • Timmins Campus Residence has a large, bright common kitchen with five cooking stations, laundry facilities, lounges with cable television and a games room.
  • Capacity of Timmins Campus Residence is 103 single rooms, 12 suites and 4 double rooms.
  • Within the residence, the Campus Manager is responsible for the administration of the Residence Committee.
  • Students must leave the residence after 24 hours of their last exam, test or class.

Northern College Programs

  • Northern College provides degree and certificate programs as well as distance learning programs, online courses and certificate programs.
  • Northern College allows programs in different disciplines including Emergency Services, Engineering Trades & Technology, Welding engineering technology, Community services and Health Sciences.
  • College offers different programs including:
    • Northern College Certificate – 16
    • Ontario College Certificate – 16
    • Ontario College Diploma – 36
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma – 10
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate – 3
    • Apprenticeship – 10
    • Collaborative Degree – 1
    • Articulation Agreements - 221

Northern College Application Process

Applicants should not send any documents directly to the college. If considering applying for admission at Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology], international applicants must keep the following in mind:

Application portal: Online portal

Application fee: 100 CAD

Documents:

  • Secondary/post-secondary transcripts assessed by the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) Personal statement in English
  • Study permit
  • Valid Passport
  • ID photograph
  • OCAS Application
  • English Proficiency test scores- TOEFL (iBT) 79; TOEFL (PBT) 550; IELTS 6.0

Northern College Cost of Attendance

Expenses Civil Engineering Technology Mining Engineering Technician Practical Nursing
Tuition & Fees 18,825.00 CAD 13,175.50 CAD 15,687.50 CAD
Essential Ancillary Fees 907.89 CAD 1,162.89 CAD 1,087.89 CAD
Non - essential Ancillary Fees 94.00 CAD 94.00 CAD 94.00 CAD

Northern College Financial Aid

  • Full-time students who have enrolled in Northern College before March 1, 2023 will be provided with Student Relief Aid of 250 CAD.
  • International students can fund their studies in Canada through a variety of sources.
  • Northern College awards student bursaries to meritorious students during the fall and winter semesters.
  • Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) offers an annual scholarship of 1,500 CAD to one full-time post-secondary student enrolled in an undergraduate Advertising and/or Marketing program and willing to pursue a career in the same field.
  • CIMF offers an annual scholarship to the students pursuing a career in the field of mining industry.

Northern College Alumni

  • Alumni Association at Northern College focuses on recruitment, regular updates and effective communication of alumni with the current students and college authorities.
  • Such Association also leads to success of College communities by promoting Community Development initiatives.
  • Being a part of the Alumni Association gives access to graduates to employment opportunities leading to their professional development.

Northern College Placements

  • Ontario’s Employment Services within the college provides good employment opportunities to job seekers and finding suitable employees to the employers.
  • Canada-Ontario Job Grant provides Grant of 10,000 CAD to small and large employers.
  • This grant helps in funding 83% of workers' eligible training in firms with less than 100 employees and 50% of training in firm with more than 100 employees.
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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 17.7 L/Yr
Native FeeCAD 25,960 /Yr
Estimated Total₹98888
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

Admissions at Northern College are invited on a rolling basis. Applications are requested to submitted 8 months prior to start of semester. For Indian applicants, applications are invited 8 weeks prior to the start of the semester. International students are required to submit an IELTS score for admission at the college. Applications must be submitted through OCAS portal.

Highlights

Application portal OCAS
Application fees (for international students) $100
UG and PG course ratio 1:0.03
Mode of payment Online, at a Canadian Bank or Pay in person
Academic Calendar Semester based
Intake season (for international students) Summer and Winter
Financial aid (for international students) Students loan by the Canadian and Ontario government
Contact information for inquiry [email protected]

Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology Diploma Admissions

International students are offered a limited number of undergraduate diploma programs by the Northen college of Applied Arts & Technology. The admission requirements for these programs are similar. The details of process and requirements are as follows:

Where to apply: OCAS Application Portal

Application fees: $100

Application Process:

  • Fill the online form through Ontario Colleges (OCAS) and submit the non-refundable application fees.
  • Submit the required documents:
    • Certificates and transcripts of all previous education completed.
    • The official copy of the passport.
    • Proof of English proficiency. Scores of IELTS are usually accepted.
  • On completion of application, offer letter will be received that is required to apply for the visa process and study permit for Canada.

Admission requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD/ OSSGD) or equivalent to it, including the Grade 12 English.
  • Should have more than the minimum GPA required i.e, more than 6.5 GPA.
  • Academic or work experience may also be considered for admission.
  • Secondary/ post-secondary transcripts
    • Assessment of transcripts should be done by the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
    • Translations of transcripts.
  • English language proficiency test scores are required for non-native English speaking applicants. The college accepts IELTS test scores and its equivalents.
    • The minimum test score requirements for diploma programs is a total score of minimum 6.0.

Note: The admission priority will be given first to the permanent residents of Ontario, then to the other Canadian province and territory and then to other applicants.

Northern College Postgraduate Certificate Admissions

International students at Northern college are offered PG certificate degree in limited study areas. The admission requirements for these programs are similar.

Where to applyOCAS Application Portal

Application fees: $100

Application Process:

  • Ontario College Diploma, or
  • Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or
  • 3-year diploma or degree in the related field
  • English language exam certificate of IELTS, TOEFL or PTE: The minimum test scores required for programs are as follows:
Tests Minimum Score
TOEFL iBT
cBT
pBT
79
213
550
IELTS 6.5
PTE 60

Visa process for international students

The international students may require a permit to study in Canada. It is not exactly a visa but it allows them to stay in Canada till their course completes and also they get some extra days to shift or apply to extend their permit if they wish to stay longer. The required documents are as follows:

  • An acceptance letter from the Canadian Institute.
  • An identity proof i.e a valid passport
  • 2 passport size photographs.
  • Financial proof to show that the applicant is capable to pay his/her fees and living expenses.
  • Letter of explanation (This will help the visa officer understand the intentions of the applicant behind going to Canada)

The admissions policy of Northern College is lenient. However, Ontario and other Canadian Applicants are given preference over international applicants. The applicants must ensure that English language proficiency is fulfilled for admissions at Northern College.

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Contact Information

4715 Highway 101 East, South Porcupine, ON P0N 1H0

+1-705-235-3211

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Overall score

5.4/10
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Academic
6.7/10
Faculty
6.3/10
Infrastructure
5.7/10
Accommodation
4.0/10
Placement
6.7/10
Extracurricular
4.5/10