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.

Please Note

Official educational documents are required in order to be considered for admission. Official translations of transcripts and/or proof of graduation must bear the seal or stamp of the notary/official translator.

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Applying to NC is easy as 1,2,3

Step №1

Check program availability to see if your program is available.

Check Program Availability

Step №2

Check your program requirements.

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Undergraduate Programs – General Admission Requirements
Graduate Programs – General Admission Requirements
  • Post secondary school transcripts & proof of English proficiency;
Please Note
Admission requirements vary by country. Applicants are encouraged to review and ensure they meet all requirements before applying.

Step №3

Apply online using our online application form.

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Before you begin make sure you have the following information:
  1. Your name, address, postal code (as it appears on your passport);
  2. Your personal phone number and email;
  3. The name(s) of the secondary school previously attended;
  4. For graduate program applications, the name(s) of all previous post-secondary institutions attended.
Please ensure that you have scanned official copies of the following documents:
IMPORTANT:
If your documents are not in English, you are required to include both the original documents and a certified translation of the documents.
For Undergraduate Programs:
  • Secondary school diploma;
  • Secondary school transcript;
  • Proof of language proficiency if applicable (please visit language proficiency webpage to view acceptable tests and programs).
For Graduate Programs:
  • Post-Secondary diploma or degree;
  • Post-Secondary academic transcript;
  • Proof of language proficiency if applicable (please visit language proficiency webpage to view acceptable tests and programs).
For the English for Academic Preparation Program:
  • Secondary school diploma OR
  • Post-Secondary diploma or degree;
  • If you have completed any of the acceptable language proficiency tests that is no more than 2 years prior to your selected start term, you may upload it to be used for level placement in the program. Some conditions may apply.
Additional Important Information:
  • In some cases, additional documents may be required. Please visit the program page for details.
  • $100 CAD non-refundable application fee. There is no deposit required for English as a Second Language programs.
  • Official educational documents are required in order to be considered for admission. Official translations of transcripts and/or proof of graduation must bear the seal or stamp of the notary/official translator.
  • Niagara College will send you or your agent a confirmation of receipt via email within 48 hours of receiving your application.
  • Be sure to regularly check the email address you provided in your application for next steps!

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What's Next

Be sure to regularly check the email address you provided in your application for next steps!

Offers of acceptance, also known as offers of admission, are conditional for applicants who are in the process of completing one or more admission requirement. Applicants will not be eligible to register in a timetable until all admission requirements are complete. An offer of acceptance will be revoked if proof of completion of all requirements is not received by the International Admissions Team before the start of classes.

To confirm your acceptance, please follow the steps below:

  1. Visit your MyNC Student Portal: www.niagaracollege.ca/mync
  2. Click the ‘Login to MYNC’ button and enter your login information. Not sure how to log into your MyNC Student Portal? Visit https://www.niagaracollege.ca/mync/help/
  3. Once you have successfully logged into your MyNC account, Click on “Dashboard” and then navigate to the ‘My Applications’ section
  4. On the “My Applications” page, you will see all of your active offers listed, and you will be able to accept your desired offer of admission by clicking the ‘Accept/Decline’ button
  5. After clicking the ‘Accept/Decline’ button, the next screen will give you the choice to accept or decline your offer of admission. If you wish to accept the offer, click the ‘I Accept Admission’ button
  6. The portal will then ask you to confirm your choice by clicking the ‘Confirm Acceptance’ button

A deferral of admission may be considered on an individual basis under extenuating circumstances.

Applicants must meet all program admission requirements for the start date they wish to defer to.

If you are deferring in the same program to an alternate term, please submit your request via your MyNC Student Portal.

To request this type of deferral, please follow the below steps:

  1. Please visit www.niagaracollege.ca/mync
  2. Click the ‘Login to MYNC’ button and enter your log in information. Not sure how to log into your MyNC Student Portal? Visit: https://www.niagaracollege.ca/mync/help/
  3. Once you have successfully logged into your MyNC account, click on “Dashboard” and then navigate to the ‘My Applications’ section
  4. On the “My Applications” page, you will see all of your active offers listed, and you will be able to request a deferral by clicking the ‘Request Deferral’ button

If you are wishing to change your program selection and term, or if you are not able to defer you admission via your MyNC student portal, you must send your request to: [email protected].

Once your deferral request is received by our admissions team, please allow up to 10 business days for processing and for a revised letter of acceptance to be sent. During peak periods, processing time may be longer.

Submit your tuition fees on or before the specified due date.

Niagara College offers a variety of tuition payment options to support you with this process.

Submit documents to satisfy any outstanding conditions of admission on or before the specified due date.

Documents can be submitted via the International Document Submission Portal.

Once Accepted, Explore the Following Options

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.

Consider our housing options and apply for the housing option of your choice.

Think about how you will travel to the Niagara Region – Niagara College offers a special airport pickup service from the Toronto Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the payment due date indicated on the fee summary page in your acceptance package for specific due date information. Payment due date extensions may be permitted, based on program demand. Inquiries regarding payment due dates may be sent to [email protected].

  • Tax receipts are for the year just passed and are available by end of February
  • Tax receipts can be found in the My Financials section of the MyNC portal
  • If there is no T2202a or Upass option showing, please contact the International Office front desk at your campus

Visit the Tuition Payment webpage to learn more.

Yes, Niagara College offers international students specific awards, you can learn more about awards on the Scholarships page.