Established in December of 1992, the Nipissing University is a public institute in North Bay, Ontario, Canada known for its excellence in teacher education, arts, science and professional programs. The 27 year old University has been home to more than 100,000. The enrollment for the latest term at this renowned higher education institute of Canada is more than 5,000 students which include more than 4% international students.

The university offers more than 40 programs out of which more than 15 courses are offered to the undergraduate students. Officially accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario, the institute observes a student-faculty ratio of 26:1 which ensures quality education and individual attention for all its candidates. It even offers free tuition for first-year students who have an average of 90% or more.

The institute has a research funding of CAD 350000 from NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR and is thus a coveted choice among candidates across the globe. Nipissing University admissions are avuvale in 3 iatkos of Fall, Winter and Summer and has an acceptance rate of over 60% which makes it a moderately selective organization in the country. University graduates have an employment rate of around 91% within the first six months post completing their degrees and thus end up landing some of the brilliant high-paying jobs in Canada.

Rankings

  • The university is ranked #1 for Student Services programs across Ontario.
  • It is further ranked #2 across the nation for Undergraduate Studies.
  • The institute has also been honored at 56th in Canada by webometrics rankings survey.

Highlights

Type of University Public
Number of Programs 50
Faculty Members 195
Number of Students 4,833
Number of Undergraduate students 4,645
Number of Graduate students 153
Number of International students 36
Tuition Fee Range CAD 12,500- CAD 15,000
Test scores accepted TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, CAEL, PTE, CAE, IB
Language used English
Minimum Test Scores Required IELTS-6.5, TOEFL-86
Website http://www.nipissingu.ca/

Programs, Campus and Accommodation

Campus

  • Nipissing University’s campus is centrally located in Ontario near Lake Nipissing in the North Bay
  • The campus shares a vibrant destination with 3.5 hours drive from Toronto and 4 hours drive from Ottawa.
  • The University is accessible to the nearest train and airport facilities at a routine 15 minutes journey.
  • The university runs a private portal that provides the students with necessities ranging from textbooks and accessories to the official merchandise of the University.
  • It is rated as the safest place to study in Canada with a total population of North Bay counted at 54,000.
  • It also has a second campus Brantford which is a satellite campus of Nipissing University and offers professional development courses and part-time masters of education courses.

Housing facilities/Residence

  • The institute provides accommodation to its students in either the suite-styled or townhouse-style complexes available on the campus.
  • The on-campus residence halls are granted only to the Undergraduate students. Graduate students are not applicable to this program.
  • The Suite-styled complex accommodates 4 students at a time. Whereas, the Townhouse-styled complex accommodates 6 students at a time.
  • Some common amenities include:
    • Smoke-free accommodation policy
    • Centralized CCTV security
    • Personalized television in the living room and bedroom
    • Games room
    • Social lounges

Courses

  • The university provides a plethora of courses for international students including undergraduate, graduate and certification courses.
  • The University offers more than 40 undergraduates, 7 graduate and 17 certification programs annually.
  • These programs are divided into 2 faculties and 4 schools which are as follows:
    • Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies
    • Faculty of Arts and Science
    • Schulich School of Education
    • School of Graduate Studies
    • School of Nursing
    • School of Business
    • School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
    • School of Human and Social Development
  • The most popular programs for undergraduate studies include Computer Science, Economics, Nursing, Business, History, among otters.
  • Some reputed graduation programs are Master of Arts in History, Master of Arts in Sociology, Master of Education, Master of Environmental Studies, Master of Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in Kinesiology
  • It also offers flex time for working professionals to study while continuing employment. They can choose from the schedules like online via Blackboard Learn; on-site over a series of weeknight sessions; on-site over a series of weekends.

Nipissing University Application Process

How to apply?

Application portal: Applicants shall apply for online applications at the Ontario Universities’ Application Center (OUAC)

Application Fee: CAD 130

Application deadline: Applicants should send in their application requests before January 1 to be considered for priority admissions.

Biasc Admission Requirements: Applicants must follow the checklist of documents to avoid any last-minute rejection:

  • Official transcripts of high school or equivalent secondary school attended.
  • Proof of name change if the name differs in the high transcripts and admission form.
  • Scorecard of English Proficiency Test taken. Applicants can check the expected cutoff for consideration of their application:
Test Score
TOEFL 83 iBT
IELTS 6.5
PTE 58

General Requirements for undergraduate programs

  1. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age.
  2. Scanned copies of original transcripts of secondary school grades.
  3. Proof of English Language proficiency.

General Requirement for Graduate programs

  1. Resume
  2. Letter of Intent
  3. Proof of graduation (copy of degree certificate, provisional certificate, marks sheets, etc.)
  4. Transcripts from post-secondary studies
  5. Proof of English Language Proficiency
  6. Letter of Reference

Nipissing University Cost of Attendance

For all the prospective students of the institute seeking admission in the coming sessional term, an estimated cost of living in Canada is as been tabulated below

Expenditure Cost
Tuition CAD 13,000-CAD 23,300
Ancillary Fees 1,100 CAD
Bus Pass 250 CAD
Books and Supplies 2,000 CAD
Meals 5,000 CAD

The due dates for the submission of payment are as follows:

Term Date
Fall fees 6th September
Winter fees 10th January

Scholarships/Financial Aid

The university runs an exclusive chain of scholarships in Canada for international students. More than 75% of students renew their scholarships every term. The last date for scholarship form submission is April 1.

A few notable scholarships available for the students include:

  • Chancellor’s Award: CAD 10,000
  • Schulich Education Scholarships: CAD 7,000
  • Entrance Awards: CAD 500-CAD 3,000
  • President’s Scholarship: 3,000 CAD
  • Carl Sanders Scholarship: 2,500 CAD
  • Schulich Education Scholarship: 7,000 CAD

Alumni Network

Nipissing University has a strong alumni network of 34,000. Alumni regularly organize activities and events, which range from special interest activities. The institute offers a number of benefits to its alumni like access cards to avail discounts at partnered stores and services, insurance assistance, etc.

Some of the Past Recipients of the Distinguished Award are Aengus Finnan, Sylvie Vannier, Kristopher Stevens and Rob Graham, Paul Heinrich and Dr. Glynn Sharpe, Ted Weltz, Kimberly Burley and Judy Derick, Philomena Bonis, among others.