Niagara College is a postsecondary institution in Ontario, Canada, offering diploma, certificate, apprenticeship and degree programs across two campuses.
Niagara College is a postsecondary educational institution in Ontario, Canada. It describes itself as Canada's leader in experiential learning and is driven by its vision to enrich lives and fulfill dreams. The college offers a wide variety of innovative programs between its two modern campuses.
Niagara College has two campuses: the Welland Campus at 100 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus at 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Approximately 20 minutes by car separates the two campuses. Its recently renovated campuses are part of a 65 million dollar campus redevelopment project. Facilities listed include residence with games lounges, BBQ and picnic area, and on-site laundry; libraries and learning centres; a Test Centre; athletics and recreation programming; health, wellness and accessibility services; campus stores; food and dining services; and parking and transit services.
Niagara College has more than 10,500 full-time students studying in over 100 diploma, graduate certificate, apprenticeship and Bachelor's Degree programs across 14 schools of study. The college also offers 18 part-time programs through Part-Time Studies. Its Part-Time Studies division runs roughly 2,400 classes across about 350 credit, vocational and general interest courses annually.
Niagara College has ranked among the top-10 colleges in Canada for research funding for 10 years in a row, including first place in 2024, 2023 and 2019, according to Research Infosource. In 2023 it was named the top research college in Canada for the second time in less than five years, based on 2022 research funding. The college lists four Innovation Centres. Within 6 months of graduation, 89% of graduates gain employment.
Admission routes include postsecondary programs with minimum requirements, Honours Bachelor's Degree programs, apprenticeship programs, and advanced entry for holders of an Ontario College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree. Mature students aged 19 and over without a Secondary School Diploma may also apply.