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Guide for High School Students

Congratulations! This is an exciting and important milestone in your life as you take charge of your future, exploring your options as you prepare to transition into the next phase of your educational journey.

Discover NC

We offer our students a world-class applied education that equips them the tools they need to succeed. We strive to create a culture that is innovative, entrepreneurial and student-focused.

We are proud of our consistent track record as a leader in student satisfaction among Ontario colleges, as well as the fact that our programs lead to what our students want most – jobs.

You've got options

Niagara College offers 111+ programs in a variety of credentials, including:

Not sure about a program or future career? Career Coach can help!

Career Coach is a handy tool provides local current data on wages, job postings, employment, associated education and training, and will link you to Niagara College programs that will help get you there.

  • and be matched with career and program options based on what you like and dislike.
  • Already decided on a program? Career Coach can help to careers that it’s mosted suited to.
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Explore Our Programs

Searching for a program is easier than ever. Specify an interest, campus, credential, or type of study, and you will be matched with a list of programs that fit your needs.

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Our programs lead to jobs.

84.4% of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation

94.3% of employers are happy with the Niagara College graduate they hired

Based on recent Key Performance Indicator Surveys which are mandated by the Province of Ontario.

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Student Life and Services

From , to student and , Niagara College’s vibrant and friendly culture offers endless opportunities to get involved in student life.

In fact, we have an entire department dedicated to helping our students get involved! Check out the Centre for Student Engagement and Leadership.

If you’re looking for student services, check our Departments and Services Directory for direct links to the many services at Niagara College.

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We've got you.

Financial Aid and Awards

By choosing Niagara College, you’re making a good investment in your future. Niagara College has $4.5 million in grants, scholarships, bursaries and on-campus jobs available to students each year.

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How much will college cost?

Tuition fees are assessed on a yearly basis for Canadian students and are set in accordance with government guidelines. Fees are broken down in a table which explains what your money is going towards.

Tuition & Fees

Our office helps connect job seekers with employers. It offers support services and resources for job seekers, and assists with co-op opportunities.

Students can also join our hub for entrepreneurial education, to help them get their own business ideas off the ground!

Research
and Innovation

Students can gain valuable work experience by connecting with businesses in their field through NC Research & Innovation.

Our Research & Innovation Division collaborates with local businesses to conduct innovative research projects in various specializations.

You never know where your Niagara College education will take you. With a "Be World Ready" focus for our students and staff, our college offers a number of work abroad and study abroad experiences, as well as shorter-term International field studies.

to study or work abroad with NC.

Learning Meets Enterprise

Among our state-of-the-art facilities are several on-campus “learning enterprises” where students gain the advantage of real-world experience.

Each of these specialized facilities is unique, offering unmatched opportunities for NC students to gain hands-on experience in on-campus enterprises in their field that are open to the public. Money raised from these enterprises goes back to students to help support student learning.

Our trailblazing at our Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus is not only home to Benchmark, our teaching restaurant; but the NC Teaching Winery, Canada's first and only commercial teaching winery; and the , also the first of its kind in Canada.

Niagara College’s learning enterprises also include the , and , as well as our Hair Salon and the NC Dental Clinic.

 
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Visit us on campus to explore the programs and services that we have to offer. Can't make it to campus in person? Try our virtual campus tour.

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Questions?

Email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help you.

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