Study in Niagara Brochure - 2026

Study in Niagara

International • 2026

international.niagaracollege.ca

Language Proficiency Admission Requirements For information regarding English language proficiency requirements for Niagara College Postsecondary and Postgraduate programs, please refer to the Language Proficiency chart on our website:

international.niagaracollege.ca/language-proficiency

Language Proficiency Tests Niagara College’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Online program (Completion of Level 10) Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation Program (Completion of Level 5) Cambridge English Exams Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Proficiency Test Duolingo English Language Test International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Internet-based Test (iBT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Pearson Test of English (PTE) Oxford ELLT and Pre-Sessional English

English for Academic Preparation (EAP) EAP will help you to...

EAP

•G et ready for postsecondary studies at Niagara College or other Colleges or Universities

Duration: 2 to 20 months*

• I mprove your personal and professional development •B uild on your secondary school education • Prepare for your future career •G ain English skills for your life in Canada * Students are required to apply for a minimum of 6 months, however, based on their English proficiency skill level, students may study for as little as 2 months

Start Dates: January, March, May, July, September and November Each level: 7 weeks of study + 1 week break + 7 weeks of study _________________ Total: 4 months

Your NC Journey To determine your level, you can: •C omplete Niagara College English proficiency testing at the EAP orientation • Submit an external test

Step 1 Placement Test

Step 2 Complete the required EAP levels based on your placement test (Levels 1-5) Level 1 and 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

English Foundation

Academic Foundations

Academic Foundations

Career and Academic Readiness

24 hours a week

23 hours a week

25 hours a week

23 Hours a week

Applied Grammar

Applied Comprehension and Multimedia Literacy

Speaking Reading

Comprehension Skills and Strategy Development

Writing

Speaking Production

Grammar

Developing Academic Writing

Listening

Active and Accurate Writing Speaking Production Listening and Note Taking Skills for College Preparation

Step 3 Graduate Level 5 of EAP Meet language requirements for Niagara College programs

Apply for NC programs or use new English skills in your profession

Working in Canada.

Countless opportunities.

Niagara College students and graduates are working…

•8 9.4% of recent Niagara College graduates were employed within six months of graduation according to the 2022-2023 provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results* •9 0% employer satisfaction with NC graduates they employ according to the 2022-2023 KPI results* * Detailed information about the current Key Performance Indicator results are available from the Colleges Ontario website at collegesontario.org

Working in Canada •W ork part-time during the academic year and full-time during academic breaks •R eceive on-campus support to find a job through NC’s Career Services

Top 5 Sectors by Employment* • Wholesale and retail trade

• Professional, scientific and technical services

• Health

care and social assistance

• Manufacturing • Construction

* Source: StatCan (January 5, 2024), as cited on statista.com/statistics/437763 /employment-level-in-canada-by-industry

Student Services • Airport Transportation

• Orientation

• Athletics and Recreation

• Peer Tutoring

• Career Services and Employment Support

• Pre-departure Program: Be NC Ready!

• Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services

• Social Activities

• Housing and Settlement

• Transition and Immigration Support

• Multi-Faith Rooms

• Support and Advisement

Accommodations Choose from several options for housing and accommodations.

•L anding Pad (one month): $950 CAD one-time fee •H omestay (two or more months): $950 CAD per month •O n-Campus Residence: $9,250 CAD for 2 terms

• Off-Campus Living: $ 600 – $1000 CAD (one bedroom in a shared house) $ 1000+ CAD (one-bedroom full apartment)

international.niagaracollege.ca/ student-services/housing-options

Undergraduate Programs Snowflake Winter 2026

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BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT 3 Year Advanced Diploma Business Administration – Accounting briefcase

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Business Administration – Accounting

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Business Administration – Human Resources briefcase

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Business Administration – Marketing briefcase Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management briefcase 2 Year Diploma

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Business – Accounting

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Business

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Business – International Business

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Business – Sales and Marketing

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Office Administration – Executive briefcase

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Office Administration – Health Services Hairstyling

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CULINARY, TOURISM AND BEVERAGE STUDIES 3 Year Advanced Diploma Culinary Innovation and Food Technology briefcase 2 Year Diploma

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Baking and Pastry Arts Management

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Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management

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Culinary Management briefcase

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Esthetician

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Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations briefcase

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Winery and Viticulture Technician 1 Year Certificate

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Baking and Pastry Arts Culinary Skills Professional Butchery Techniques

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ENVIRONMENTAL, HORTICULTURE AND LIBERAL STUDIES 2 Year Diploma Environmental Technician briefcase

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Greenhouse Technician

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Horticulture Technician

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Horticulture Technician briefcase

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Horticulture Technician – Landscape

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Horticulture Technician – Landscape briefcase 1 Year Certificate

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Landscape Horticulture Techniques

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Pre-Community Services

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Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas & Degrees

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Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Certificates & Diplomas

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligible Programs

This designation means the programs satisfy the fields of study requirements established by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Subject to change

Work Integrated Learning

Programs with a Co-op or Field Placement combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in your field.

Co-Op

Paid program-related work experience, alternating with academic terms. The Co-op process is competitive, and students are required to be engaged and actively involved in securing a Co-op experience.

Field Placement

Unpaid period spent in the workplace for educational purposes that connects you directly with your career path.

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Field Placement

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligible

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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Year Advanced Diploma Construction Engineering Technology

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Electrical Engineering Technology briefcase

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Electronics Engineering Technology briefcase

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Mechanical Engineering Technology briefcase 2 Year Diploma

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Carpentry and Renovation Technician briefcase

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Civil Engineering Technician

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Computer Engineering Technician

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Electrical Engineering Technician

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Electronics Engineering Technician

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Mechanical Engineering Technician

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Motive Power Technician – Automotive briefcase Renewable Energies Technician

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Welding Technician 1 Year Certificate

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Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

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Electrical Techniques

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Mechanical Techniques (General Machinist)

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Welding Techniques

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APPLIED HEALTH AND FITNESS 2 Year Diploma Fitness and Health Promotion

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Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

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Pharmacy Technician*

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Sport Administration

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1 Year Certificate Community Pharmacy Assistant

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Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)*

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Dental Office Administration Personal Support Worker

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JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY STUDIES 3 Year Advanced Diploma Child and Youth Care

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2 Year Diploma Early Childhood Education

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Educational Assistance and Adult Supports

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Protection, Security and Investigation (Private Security)

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Recreation Therapy

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Social Service Worker

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MEDIA 3 Year Advanced Diploma Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film (Film Production) Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film (Radio and TV Presentation) Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film (Television Production)

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Computer Programming and Analysis briefcase

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Game Development

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Graphic Design

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2 Year Diploma Acting for Film and Digital Media*

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Computer Programming

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Computer Systems Technician – Network and Cloud Technologies

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Photography*

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ENGLISH PROGRAMS English as a Second Language Online

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English for Academic Preparation

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English Language and Culture Program

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Graduate Programs PROGRAM

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS 1 Year Graduate Certificate Addictions and Mental Health

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Artisan Distilling

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Autism and Behavioural Science

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Cybersecurity

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Data Analytics

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Ecosystem Restoration

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Environmental Management and Assessment

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Event Management

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Human Resources Management

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Social Media Management

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Supply Chain Management International Nursing 1 Year Graduate Certificate

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Community Mental Health – Multidiscipline

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Gerontology

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Palliative Care – Multidiscipline

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Information provided in this brochure is accurate as of March 30, 2026, and is subject to change at any time. Applicants are responsible for consulting the Niagara College websites for the most up to date information. Please note information may differ from what is on the website information on the website is deemed to be the most accurate source.

Pathways 350+ opportunities through Niagara College Examples of pathways

3 Year Advanced Diploma

2 Year Diploma

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2 Years of Study in a Degree Program

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2 Years of Study in a Degree Program

at Partner Institution

at Partner Institution

For Niagara College pathway options visit:

niagaracollege.ca/pathways

For more pathways and transfer options visit: www.ONTransfer.ca

English Language and Culture Program (ELCP) Have fun learning English and exploring Canadian culture.

•E xperience engaging educational trips and fun social events • I mprove general English skills through academic classes, especially speaking and listening •D evelop cross-cultural relationships with Canadians and other international students • I ndividual or group registrations are welcome

Duration: 4 Weeks

Weekly Classes: 20 hours

For upcoming dates visit our website:

international.niagaracollege.ca/ programs/cultural-program

Scholarships scholarships $1 million+ inandentrance bursaries available Lower the cost of your academic program with awards starting at $1,000 for postsecondary programs or $750 for English for Academic Preparation (EAP).

International.niagaracollege.ca/scholarships

• Continue your studies at one of our partner universities in Canada or abroad.

• Connect to a global network that enhances both your education and career prospects.

2 Credentials in 5 Years

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3 Year Advanced Diploma

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2 Year Diploma

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4 Year Bachelors Degree

2 Credentials in 4 Years

As agreements are subject to change each year, be sure to check with partner institutions for formal verification upon application.

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4 Year Bachelors Degree

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Niagara Falls DA A N Welland CA

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Montréal

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Buffalo New York

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Programs

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Program Availability

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Scholarships Available

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Niagara College in Canada Welland Campus Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara College in Barcelona, Spain Niagara College in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Open to eligible Saudi Arabian citizens

Have questions? international@niagaracollege.ca 905-735-2211 extension: 7151

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