Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology Admission 2023-2024, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

Admissions at Northern College are invited on a rolling basis. Applications are requested to submitted 8 months prior to start of semester. For Indian applicants, applications are invited 8 weeks prior to the start of the semester. International students are required to submit an IELTS score for admission at the college. Applications must be submitted through OCAS portal.

Highlights

Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology Diploma Admissions

International students are offered a limited number of undergraduate diploma programs by the Northen college of Applied Arts & Technology. The admission requirements for these programs are similar. The details of process and requirements are as follows:

Where to apply: OCAS Application Portal

Application fees: $100

Application Process:

• Fill the online form through Ontario Colleges (OCAS) and submit the non-refundable application fees.
• Submit the required documents:
  • Certificates and transcripts of all previous education completed.
  • The official copy of the passport.
  • Proof of English proficiency. Scores of IELTS are usually accepted.
• On completion of application, offer letter will be received that is required to apply for the visa process and study permit for Canada.

Admission requirements:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD/ OSSGD) or equivalent to it, including the Grade 12 English.
• Should have more than the minimum GPA required i.e, more than 6.5 GPA.
• Academic or work experience may also be considered for admission.
• Secondary/ post-secondary transcripts
  • Assessment of transcripts should be done by the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
  • Translations of transcripts.
• English language proficiency test scores are required for non-native English speaking applicants. The college accepts IELTS test scores and its equivalents.
  • The minimum test score requirements for diploma programs is a total score of minimum 6.0.

Note: The admission priority will be given first to the permanent residents of Ontario, then to the other Canadian province and territory and then to other applicants.

Northern College Postgraduate Certificate Admissions

International students at Northern college are offered PG certificate degree in limited study areas. The admission requirements for these programs are similar.

Where to apply: OCAS Application Portal

Application fees: $100

Application Process:

• Ontario College Diploma, or
• Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or
• 3-year diploma or degree in the related field
• English language exam certificate of IELTS, TOEFL or PTE: The minimum test scores required for programs are as follows:

Visa process for international students

The international students may require a permit to study in Canada. It is not exactly a visa but it allows them to stay in Canada till their course completes and also they get some extra days to shift or apply to extend their permit if they wish to stay longer. The required documents are as follows:

• An acceptance letter from the Canadian Institute.
• An identity proof i.e a valid passport
• 2 passport size photographs.
• Financial proof to show that the applicant is capable to pay his/her fees and living expenses.
• Letter of explanation (This will help the visa officer understand the intentions of the applicant behind going to Canada)

The admissions policy of Northern College is lenient. However, Ontario and other Canadian Applicants are given preference over international applicants. The applicants must ensure that English language proficiency is fulfilled for admissions at Northern College.