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Northlands College

La Ronge, Canada • Founded 1970

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: trainnorth.ca

Overview

English Name: Northlands College
Founded: 1970
Institution Type: College

Northlands College is a public regional college serving northern Saskatchewan, with main campuses in La Ronge/Air Ronge, Creighton, and Buffalo Narrows, plus learning centres reaching communities such as Île-à-la-Crosse, La Loche, and Stony Rapids.

It is governed by an elected Board of Governors and led by a President and CEO, with an Elders Advisory Council and Indigenous cultural centres (including the Elie Fleury, Louise Pedersen, and Tomson Highway centres) built into its governance and campus life. The college itself delivers Adult Basic Education, Community Skills & Training, Health & Wellness, and Trades & Technology programs leading to its own certificates and diplomas, training students as carpenters, electricians, heavy equipment operators, continuing care assistants, and addictions and mental-health workers.

It also operates as an off-campus site for university-level study, delivering the first year or more of degree programs locally before students transfer; the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina, and the First Nations University of Canada confer the resulting Bachelor of Arts, Administration, Commerce, Education, Nursing, Social Work, and Dental Therapy degrees. Northlands is home to the country's only dental therapy degree program, delivered at three sites — Northlands' La Ronge campus, the University of Saskatchewan in Prince Albert, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Regina — run in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan's College of Dentistry and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority.

Location & Contact

Where to find Northlands College, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Academic Details

The numbers behind Northlands College: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Admission Requirements: Northlands College admits applicants in three general categories: persons eighteen years of age or older, high school graduates under eighteen, and applicants jointly approved by the College and local school authorities on a case-by-case basis, with discretion to weigh an applicant's prior attendance and academic performance. The application process has five steps: complete the online or printable application form, submit it with required supporting documents such as transcripts by email, mail, fax, or in person to the admissions office, receive notice of any missing documentation, get an admissions decision of accepted, conditionally accepted, or not qualified, then watch the website for orientation dates. Most programs use First Qualified, First Accepted selection, admitting qualified applicants on a rolling basis, so seats can fill before the published deadline. Program-specific academic prerequisites such as a Grade 12 average and required math or science credits vary by program. Published program pages do not state a standardized English-language-proficiency test score as an admission requirement.
Total Students: 741

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Northlands College offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

21 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

Bachelor's Degree 7 programmes

Certificate 9 programmes

Diploma 4 programmes

Trades - Apprenticeship 1 programme

How to apply to Northlands College

A short guide to applying to Northlands College — five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Northlands College runs 21 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Before applying to Northlands College, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Canada.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Northlands College's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Lodge your application through the official website (trainnorth.ca). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Northlands College

A short Q&A covering Northlands College's essentials — founding, location, and structure.

When did Northlands College open?

Northlands College traces its founding to 1970 (approximately 56 years ago).

What city is Northlands College in?

Northlands College operates from La Ronge, Canada.

How big is Northlands College's student body?

Northlands College serves approximately 741 students.

How do I find Northlands College online?

The institution's website is trainnorth.ca.

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