Police & Public Safety Inst courses

Niagara college

Protection, Security And Investigation (private Security) in Niagara college

  • Duration : 2 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : $ 13,740 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 79
  • PTE : 57


About Protection, Security And Investigation (private Security) in Niagara college

Looking for a career where you can put your investigative skills into action to protect an individual or organization?

As a graduate of the Protection, Security and Investigation (Private Security) program, your critical thinking and investigative skills will serve you well in effectively responding to potential threats to organizations or private citizens.

Highlights

  • Curriculum is taught by former police officers with extensive investigative experience.

  • Gain practical, in-field experience via volunteer opportunities with local service agencies.

  • Hands-on experiential learning takes place in the Justice Studies Simulation Lab.

  • Students who successfully complete first year and the First Aid course are eligible to write the Ontario Security Guard licensing exam.

Career Opportunities

  • Casino security
  • Corporate law enforcement
  • Municipal bylaw enforcement
  • Private investigation or security
  • Security consulting

Academic qualification equivalents

  • An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
  • TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
  • PTE         :    53-57

Niagara college Highlights

Type of College Public
Establishment Year 1967
Type of Campus Urban
Housing Available
Number of Programs 130+
Number of Campuses 2
Full-time Students 12,000+
International Students 4,700+
Intake Seasons Fall, Winter, Spring

Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

Program Tuition Fee(per year)
Diploma/Certificate 13,350-14,550 CAD
Undergraduate Degree 14,550 CAD
Graduate 16,550 CAD

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

Category Expense (per year)
Double Occupancy Suite 7,400 CAD
Quad Occupancy Suite 3,840 CAD
Homestay 9,000 CAD

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

  • Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
  • Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

Service Fee 632 CAD per term
Medical Insurance 70 CAD per month
Bus fee 192.50 CAD per term
Books and Supplies 2,500 CAD
Personal and Miscellaneous Expenses 2,000-8,000 CAD

All new and returning students need to pay mandatory non-refundable 500 CAD tuition deposit. This deposit is essential to secure a place in the program. This fee is a part of the tuition fee which will thus reduce the tuition owed.

Applying for Admission at Niagara College

Priority is given to those candidates who qualify for Early Admission (subject to program capacity). Those who are unable to meet Early Admission Criteria may be qualified for admission under the Competitive Admission Process. However, no admissions are guaranteed to those who meet the minimum criteria.

Where to Apply Online Application Portal
Application Fee 100 CAD
Application Deadlines for International Students(Recommended) Spring 2020: October 30, 2020; Fall 2020: February 1, 2020; Winter 2021: June 8, 2020
Documents Required Transcripts, LOR, SOP
English Language Requirement IELTS: Overall 6.5(no band under 5.5)
TOEFL PBT: 550
TOEFL iBT: 79 - 80(minimum 22 in writing and speaking)

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
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 13,740

Total

$ 13,740