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Diploma in Horticulture Technician

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Horticulture Technician at Niagara College in Niagara Falls, Canada is a diploma in Horticulture and Crop Science programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Horticulture and Crop Science

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,385 / semester

International tuition: CAD 8,775 / semester

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

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Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with any Grade 12 English at the College (C) or University (U) level; Grade 11 or 12 Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics are recommended but not required. International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency; Niagara College's institution-wide scale for undergraduate diploma/certificate programs applies: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band under 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in Writing and Speaking, Duolingo English Test 105 or above with no subscore below 95, PTE Academic 58 or above with no skill below 53, or CAEL 60 with no band under 50. Applicants should be prepared to tolerate outdoor physical activity for field placements; no portfolio, interview, or minimum GPA is stated.

Application Details

Start Date: January

Application Deadline: Niagara College's equal-consideration deadlines apply equally to domestic and international applicants to competitive programs, published for the 2026-2027 cycle: for September 2026 entry the date was 1 February 2026, for January 2027 entry it is 5 June 2026, and for May 2027 entry it is 30 October 2026, each followed roughly three weeks later by a document deadline and an earliest-offer date. All other programs, the majority, are processed first-come, first-served starting each November for both domestic and international applicants, with offers issued until seats fill or the term begins. Niagara does not publish which named programs currently hold competitive status. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Niagara College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Students: 10,500

Programs: 117

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Horticulture Technician award?

Niagara College awards a Diploma in the field of Horticulture and Crop Science on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Horticulture Technician take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Horticulture Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

Can Diploma in Horticulture Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Niagara College.

What language is Diploma in Horticulture Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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