HD in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op)

Niagara College

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) at Niagara College in Niagara Falls, Canada is a higher diploma in Culinary Arts programme. The programme runs for 3 years, 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: Higher Diploma
Field: Culinary Arts
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,385 / semester
International tuition: CAD 8,775 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: niagaracollege.ca ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with English and Mathematics both at the Grade 12 (C) or (U) level; Grade 11 Biology and Grade 11/12 Chemistry are recommended but not required. The programme page states only that international applicants must supply proof of English proficiency without naming a test, deferring to Niagara College's institution-wide scale for undergraduate diplomas and certificates: 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+ with no subscore under 95, PTE Academic 58+ with no skill under 53, or CAEL 60 with no band under 50. Applications are evaluated against the published requirements and offers are issued as space allows.

Application Details

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: 138
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) award?

Niagara College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Culinary Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does HD in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) cost?

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

Can HD in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) be studied online?

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

What language is HD in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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