Overview
Northern College is a public college of applied arts and technology founded in 1967, headquartered in Timmins, Ontario, with additional campuses in Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, and Moosonee, plus a partner campus location in Toronto (Pures) and distance education options.
It serves Northern Ontario through diploma, certificate, graduate certificate, apprenticeship, and one bachelor's degree program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). The college is best known for the Haileybury School of Mines, a mining-education program with roots dating to 1912, alongside strengths in health sciences, community services, veterinary sciences, emergency services, business, and engineering technology and trades.
Northern College is part of Ontario's public college system and admits students through ontariocolleges.ca (domestic) and OCAS International (international). It emphasizes student financial support, citing close to $2 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards distributed to students annually.
Location & Contact
Below are Northern College's address, location, and primary contact channels.
Academic Details
A snapshot of Northern College's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Academic Structures
The academic units through which Northern College delivers teaching are listed below.
Unit 7 items
- Business & Office Administration
- Community Services
- Emergency Services
- Engineering Technology & Trades
- Haileybury School of Mines
- Health Sciences
- Veterinary Sciences
Programs Offered
Northern College's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.
57 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada
Bachelor's Degree 1 programme
Certificate 14 programmes
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Diploma 29 programmes
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Higher Diploma 2 programmes
Postgraduate Certificate 8 programmes
Scholarships in Canada
Funding routes available to students in Canada are listed below.
How to apply to Northern College
A five-step path through the application process at Northern College.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Use the programme finder to browse Northern College's 57 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Programme-level requirements at Northern College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Get your documents ready
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Apply through the official channel
Northern College processes applications through www.northernc.on.ca. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Reach out and track your application
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at international@northern.on.ca or by phone at 705-235-3211. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern College
A short Q&A covering Northern College's essentials — founding, location, and structure.
In what year was Northern College established?
Northern College was founded in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).
Where can I find Northern College?
The institution is located in Timmins, Canada.
How is Northern College organised academically?
Northern College is organised into 7 academic units across its disciplines.
Where can I learn more about Northern College?
Northern College's official website is www.northernc.on.ca.
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