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Nipissing University

About Nipissing University

Nipissing University was established in 1967 as a Laurentian University associate. It is located in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, and is well-known for its small class sizes, creative and helpful staff, and extensive chances for student study. The college began operating independently in 1992 and began awarding baccalaureate degrees to its students. The Ontario government enacted a measure in 2001 to update the university's charter and allow it to award graduate degrees. The Faculty of Education at Nipissing College was created by incorporating the North Bay Teachers' College.

The excellence of Nipissing University's programmes in the arts, sciences, and teacher preparation are highly known. The atmosphere is student-centered, with a focus on individualised teaching strategies and creative teaching methods. It has had a favourable effect on the students' social, cultural, and economic lives. Students acquire academic knowledge as well as social and professional skills. Students are given the opportunity to develop their independent thought and problem-solving abilities through the educational system.

The university provides undergraduate programmes in a variety of subjects, including economics, the visual arts, biology, anthropology, and classical studies. The institution provides professional programmes in social work, nursing, business, and criminal justice. The university provides postgraduate programmes such the MA in History, MA in Sociology, MEd, MA in Education, MA in Kinesiology, MA in Mathematics, and PhD in Education. The graduate school is open from September to December for the Fall term, from January to April for the Winter term, and from May to August for the Spring/Summer term (i.e. May to August). The Winter term comes before the Fall term, which marks the beginning of the academic year.

Students can obtain both a bachelor's degree and a college diploma from Canadore College in four years thanks to a few university cooperation programmes in environmental biology and technology, criminology and criminal justice (policing stream), and social welfare and social development. Julio Viskovich earned the Dr. James Jamleieson Influential Alumni Award, Alicia Gal won the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, and Alysha Young won the Rising Star Alumni Award, to name a few.

Funding is offered to graduate students from both internal and external sources. The scholarship's worth varies. There are many organisations that offer financial aid to students. Both the 4-year and 3-year bachelor's degrees in commerce are offered by Nipissing University as distant learning courses. The live-streamed online classes are offered Monday through Friday from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Why Nipissing University?

  • In numerous assessments of student satisfaction, students have ranked the university first.
  • According to The Globe & Mail, university housing is the best in Canada.
  • Nipissing is pleased to be a university that focuses primarily on undergraduate studies and has a stellar reputation for its professional, arts, and teacher education programmes.
  • offers a top-notch, student-centered academic atmosphere

Nipissing University Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) 4 year CAD 17,325
Science (3 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year CAD 18,350 - CAD 19,325
Arts (8 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year CAD 14,978 - CAD 19,325
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) 4 year CAD 19,325
Management (2 Courses) 3 Year - 4 Year CAD 19,325

Nipissing University International Students Admissions

International applicants are accepted by Nipissing University if they have completed secondary education with a college preparatory curriculum, achieved the required grade point equivalent, provided the necessary official academic records, adhered to the necessary deadlines, and provided sufficient financial support. The Ontario Universities' Application Centre should be used to submit all applications (OUAC).

Application PortalOnline portal

Application fee: 166 CAD

Admission Requirements: The following requirements must be met by international applicants in order to be considered for admission to Nipissing University:

  • A completed application
  • Official high school and college transcripts
    • Transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services
    • Transcripts must be translated into English
  • ACT/ SAT and TOEFL scores to be directly sent to NU
  • Resume (Graduate)
  • Letters of Recommendation (Graduate)
  • Personal Statement (Graduate)
  • Verification of financial support
  • Affidavit of support
  • Copy of passport
  • The Admissions Office must receive a letter from prospective applicants detailing their situation and their goals for success at Nipissing University.
  • Students must check the country-wise requirements before applying.

The required documentation can be mailed to Nipissing University - Office of Registrar or admissions@nipissing.ca

Nipissing University Language Proficiency Requirements for International Admissions

Students from non-native English speaking countries need to demonstrate their English Language Proficiency:

Test Minimum Score Required (Undergraduate) Minimum Score Required (Graduate)
TOEFL IBT 83  93
IELTS 6.5 + 6.5+
PTE 55 63
Duolingo English Test 110  115

Nipissing University Highlights

Type of University Public
Number of Programs 50
Faculty Members 195
Number of Students 4,833
Number of Undergraduate students 4,645
Number of Graduate students 153
Number of International students 36
Tuition Fee Range CAD 12,500- CAD 15,000
Test scores accepted TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, CAEL, PTE, CAE, IB
Language used English
Minimum Test Scores Required IELTS-6.5, TOEFL-86
Website http://www.nipissingu.ca/

Nipissing University Cost of Attendance

An anticipated cost of living in Canada is shown in the table below for all prospective students of the institute who are interested in applying for admission in the upcoming academic term.

Expenditure Cost
Tuition CAD 13,000-CAD 23,300
Ancillary Fees 1,100 CAD
Bus Pass 250 CAD
Books and Supplies 2,000 CAD
Meals 5,000 CAD

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal

Nipissing University Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 19,325

Postgraduate

$ 18,810

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 8,671

Campus accommodation

$ 6,071

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.