Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology 

at Northern College, Timmins

International students applying at the Northern College for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme are required to hold a minimum 75%, of scores in each math, Biology, Chemistry and another two  elective courses in their 12th standard . Also, international students are required to proof thei English language proficiecy in IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.

The three ways to avail of these awards are:

Applying Online

Process: Students may apply online for the scholarships granted in the Fall and Winter Semesters of every academic year.

Get Nominated

Qualifying students may get nominated for relevant awards without applying for the same. The department faculty and staff select students with impressive profiles.

Apply to External Funding Sources

Many external organizations invest in deserving students. The college informs the selected or qualifying candidates for the same.

Note: It is recommended to stay active with the department of scholarships of the college to get the latest updates and information for the same.

International students have to pay the Northern College application fee of USD 100 (INR 8K) after filling out the eligibility requirements in the OCAS application. The students must fill out the details like academic performance, English language scores, extracurricular activities, and relevant experiences. The college will review the whole application and send an offer letter within 6 weeks.

The Northern College acceptance rate is 56%. The college never discloses its acceptance rate so the value may vary. The acceptance rate shows, that Northern College follows moderately competitive selection criteria for international students' admission. The acceptance rate of the college depends on the student's excellent academic performance, English language scores, high school/diploma certificates, and relevant experience in the field. However, an average student with good academic records still has the chance to get Northern College admission under any program.

Students may find accommodation options in and near all four campuses which are Hailey bury campus, Kirkland campus, Moosonee campus, and Timmins campus. They can opt for options including rental apartments, rental condominiums, rental houses, rental rooms, and shared accommodations. The prices of each accommodation vary with facilities and locations.

International students may refer to the below tables for options, capacities, facilities, and cost of accommodation:

(CAD 1=INR 60.85)

Note: Accommodation costs are subject to change with progressive years.

Both Northern College and Canadore College belong to reputed colleges in Canada. The Northern College acceptance rate is 56% and the Canadore College acceptance rate is 70%. This shows that Canadore follows easier selection criteria than Northern College. Along with this, Canadore offers a wide range of UG and PG programs in diverse specializations, whereas Northern College has limited programme availability. Students can refer to the below comparison table for both universities:

Most universities require a student to undergo an internship as a mandatory part of their curriculum for the UG programs. Similarly, Northern College also offers mandatory co-op or internship. Students enrolled in such programs are not only allowed but required to intern while studying to complete their degree. International students coming on a study visa that allows them to work in Canada are eligible to find part-time working options while studying at Northern College. However, aspiring students must be enrolled in full-time programs.

International students must obtain an internship work permit from their visa embassies along with their study permit for Canada. A work permit from the college is not required for working on the on-campus jobs as long as students have a work permit on their study visa.

Northern College can take up to 6 weeks to provide an offer letter to international students. Since thousands of applications are enrolled at the college for programs under different specializations, the college reviews each application and segregates them. The whole process is quite time-consuming. The segregation of applications is done based on the student’s academic performance, English language scores, extracurricular activities, and relevant experiences.

The tuition fees at Northern College range between INR 8L and INR 11L for UG and PG certificate programs. Along with this, international students must pay the cost of living including hostel expenses, insurance, books and supplies, and miscellaneous. The tuition cost for popular programs is given below:

Northern College expects a PTE score of 58 or above scores for UG candidates and a 60 or above score for PG candidates. Along with PTE, the college asks for IELTS and TOEFL scores from international students. The English language test along with the required scores is given below: