How to Apply
Apply to one of Niagara College’s 100+ bachelor’s degrees, diploma or graduate programs and open the door to your future. We are committed to helping you find your place within the global economy and teach you how to succeed in it.
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General Admission requirements
Undergraduate programs
- High school transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
Graduate programs
- Post-secondary transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
Program Availability
Before starting your application, make sure you check if your program is available.
Program Availability
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Online application form
Use our online application form to apply for your program. Before you begin make sure you have the following information:
- your name, address, postal code (as it appears on your passport);
- your personal phone number and email;
- the name(s) of the secondary school previously attended;
- for graduate program applications, the name(s) of all previous post-secondary institutions attended.
* $100 CAD non-refundable application fee. There is no deposit required for ESL programs.
Confirmation
What's next
Admission
If you are granted admission into Niagara College, you will receive an acceptance letter within two weeks with important orientation information.
Tuition Fees
Submit your tuition fees on or before the specified due date.
Confirmation of Application
Niagara College will send you or your agent a confirmation of receipt via email within 48 hours of receiving your application.
Once accepted, explore these options
Student Visa
Apply for your Student Visa via the Canadian Embassy (www.cic.gc.ca) or Consulate in your country and inform Niagara College once this process is completed.
Housing options
Consider our housing options (Services & Housing) and apply for the housing option of your choice.
Airport pick-up request form
Send Niagara College your flight information via the Flight Information Form so we may arrange your airport pick-up.
Frequently asked questions
When do the fees have to be paid by?
Invoices and due dates for each term are the following:
- September term: Invoices are sent in June and fees are due in July
- January term: Invoices are sent in October and fees are due in November
- May term: Invoices are sent in February and fees are due in March
Refer to International Student Accounts Office for payment due date extensions.
Do you need a tax receipt (T2202A) or you did not get your tax receipt?
- Tax receipts are for the year just passed and are available by end of February
- The tax receipts can be found in your Student Records on your Blackboard account
- If there is no T2202a or Upass option showing, please contact the International Office front desk at your campus
Where/how do I pay?
Students can pay for their invoice at:
- International Student Accounts Office (with cash, debit card or credit card)
- Registrar’s Office at either campus
- Local bank
- Online banking
- Bank transfer if parents are paying from back home – go to the International Office to ask for the Niagara College bank account details. Students can look up their account and print invoices from Blackboard
Are there any scholarships that I can apply for?
Yes, Niagara College offers international students specific awards, you can learn more about awards on the Scholarships page.