Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician 

at Northern College, Timmins

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.

Norther College holds several prestigious affiliations with CCAA, ACCC, and AUCC. As per the QS World Rankings, the Northern College stood at 1509th spot globally in 2022. Furthermore, according to another prestigious ranking body; US News & World Report, Northern College stood at 241 spots in Canada, for the year 2022. Norther College also secured 1406th spot in 2022 according to Times Higher Education. Northern College offers more than 75 full and part-time degrees, certificates, diplomas, and apprenticeship programs.

Northern College has a decent acceptance rate. In the full-time academic courses offered by the Northern College, the college has approximately 1,500 students, similarly for its part-time academic programmes, the college enrols more than 11,000 students. On the other hand, Northern College's acceptance rate for international students is strongly dependent upon the candidature and qualification of an applicant. International students majorly constitute the student strength of online programmes, while only 2% of the total students studying on the campuses are international.

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:

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.

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:

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.

The Northern College fees for international students vary as per the level of the programme which ranges between INR 9 L - 16 L. Check the below table for a detailed understanding of the tuition fees.

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 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.