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:
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.
