All Levels
CAD 4,000 (first term)
Niagara College
Welland, Canada
"An Ontario college in the Niagara region with Canada's first teaching winery and brewery"
At a Glance
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PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
About Niagara College
Niagara College was founded in 1967 as an Ontario college of applied arts and technology. It has about 12,500 full-time students across the Welland Campus and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, plus a Toronto campus run with the Toronto School of Management. It is known for Canada's first teaching winery (2002) and teaching brewery (2011), the Canadian Food and Wine Institute, hospitality, health, technology and business. It offers 130+ diplomas, graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees.
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Accreditations & Memberships
Colleges Ontario
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
Designated Learning Institution
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Key Facts
1967
Founded
About 12,500
Full-time Students
130+
Programmes
Canada's first (2002)
Teaching Winery
Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Campuses
Popular Programs
Culinary Arts
Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant
Winery and Viticulture Technician
Brewmaster and Brewery Operations
Computer Programming
Business Administration
Project Management
Health Care Administration
Application Details
Deposit for LOA + PAL
CAD 2,000 (min.)
Admission
Rolling, 3 intakes
Payment from Abroad
CIBC only
Diploma English
IELTS 6.0 (bands 5.5)
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic (Diploma / Grad)
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6.0 / 6.5 (bands 5.5) |
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TOEFL iBT (Diploma / Grad)
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80 / 85 |
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PTE Academic (Diploma / Grad)
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58 / 60 |
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Duolingo (Diploma / Grad)
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105 / 120 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
PGWP: degrees + listed fields
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
CAD 4,000 (Global Scholarship)
Career Outcomes
PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Programmes — 130+
Learning Enterprises — Winery, Brewery, Restaurants
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Niagara College's Welland Campus is at 100 Niagara College Blvd, Welland, and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus at 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, home to the teaching winery, brewery and Canadian Food and Wine Institute.
Campus Details
Welland
Niagara-on-the-Lake
(+ Toronto partner campus)
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residences at Welland and NOTL campuses
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Full-time Students
About 12,500
International
3,600+ from 90+ countries
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (Intl)
Approx. CAD 17,000 - 18,500 / year
Minimum Deposit
CAD 2,000
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Work rights
24 hrs/week off-campus
Intakes & Deadlines
Niagara College admits international students for Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) on a rolling basis. Pay the CAD 2,000 minimum deposit to receive the LOA and PAL.
Scholarships at Niagara College
4 scholarships available
Bachelor's
CAD 2,500 - 20,000
Niagara College Degree Bursary
All Levels
CAD 1,000 (CLB 9+)
Language Ready Scholarship
All Levels
CAD 1,000 - 2,000
Second Program Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 with English (Maths for technology); diplomas IELTS 6.0 (no band < 5.5) or Duolingo 105. Diplomas 2 years; advanced diplomas 3; degrees 4.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree or diploma for 1-2 year graduate certificates; IELTS 6.5 (no band < 5.5) or Duolingo 120. Check PGWP field eligibility.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Diploma / Grad)
6.0 / 6.5 (bands 5.5)TOEFL iBT (Diploma / Grad)
PTE Academic (Diploma / Grad)
Duolingo (Diploma / Grad)
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on niagaracollege.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the CAD 2,000 deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Niagara College's Welland Campus is at 100 Niagara College Blvd, Welland, and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus at 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, home to the teaching winery, brewery and Canadian Food and Wine Institute.
Diploma
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Niagara College
📍 Welland
Diploma
Culinary Management
Niagara College
📍 Welland
Niagara College
📍 Welland
Diploma
Computer Programming
Graduate Certificate
1
Niagara College
📍 Welland
Graduate Certificate
Project Management
Bachelor's
1
Niagara College
📍 Welland
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