Loyalist College is a public college in Belleville, Ontario, on the Bay of Quinte between Toronto and Ottawa. It's known for photojournalism, biosciences, skilled trades, health and business, and it also has partner campuses in the Toronto area. Programmes on the Belleville campus and at partner campuses follow different work-permit rules.
Belleville, Canada
Official website: loyalistcollege.com
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
Belleville, on the Bay of Quinte
Well-known photojournalism programme
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diplomas and graduate certificates
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on loyalistcollege.com before you apply.
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Biotechnology Advanced Diploma
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Project Management (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Personal Support Worker Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
A lakeside campus between Toronto and Ottawa.
Photojournalism with a long list of award-winning alumni.
Biosciences with applied research labs.
Graduates join health, manufacturing and media employers in eastern Ontario.
Belleville campus graduates may qualify for a post-graduation work permit; partner campuses follow different rules.
Co-op options in several programmes.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Belleville campus has residences, labs and trails near the Moira River.
Belleville is a small city with low rent, about two hours from Toronto and three from Ottawa.
Letter of acceptance from Loyalist College
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Loyalist accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six to eight months ahead.
Most programmes start in September and January; project management also in May.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Loyalist College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Business administration, biotechnology, project management and personal support work are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
Loyalist offers some international entrance awards. Check the awards page.
