Nipissing University is a small public university in North Bay, Ontario, known especially for its Schulich School of Education, which trains many of Ontario's teachers. It also offers business, computer science, criminal justice, nursing and liberal arts. Classes are small and the campus sits among forest trails and a lake.
North Bay, Canada
Official website: nipissingu.ca
Public university in Ontario
Schulich School of Education
1992 as an independent university
CA$22,000 – CA$28,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
CA$11,000 – CA$14,000
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 nipissingu.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Criminal Justice
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Bachelor of Education
Bachelors DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
One of Ontario's leading teacher education schools.
Small classes and a forest campus.
Shared campus with Canadore College.
Graduates join schools, public services and businesses in Ontario.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Northern immigration pilots can help graduates stay.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus shares a wooded hillside with Canadore College, with residences and trails.
North Bay has two lakes and low rent. Toronto is about three and a half hours away.
Letter of acceptance from Nipissing University
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Apply through OUAC by spring for September; January entry is limited.
Most programmes start in September; business also in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Nipissing University and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Business administration, computer science, criminal justice and education are popular. Entry is based on final-year grades with IELTS 6.5.
Nipissing offers entrance scholarships to international students. Check the awards page.
