Northern College is a public college in north-eastern Ontario, with its main campus in Timmins and others in Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Moosonee. It's known for mining, trades, veterinary technology, health and business. It also runs a partner campus in Toronto (Pures College), which follows different work-permit rules.
Timmins, Canada
Official website: northernc.on.ca
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
Timmins, Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Moosonee
Programmes linked to northern Ontario's mines
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
International students, diplomas and certificates
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 northernc.on.ca before you apply.
Business Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Mining Engineering Technician Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Veterinary Technician Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Personal Support Worker Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Mining programmes in a gold-mining region.
A veterinary technology programme at Haileybury.
Very low living costs.
Graduates join mining, health and service employers in northern Ontario.
Eligible Timmins campus graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; partner-campus rules differ.
Northern immigration pilots can lead to permanent residence.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Timmins campus has residences, labs and trades shops.
Timmins is a northern city with low rent, lakes and very cold winters.
Letter of acceptance from Northern 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
Northern College accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six months ahead.
Most programmes start in September; some in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Northern College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Business, mining engineering technician, veterinary technician and personal support work are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
Northern College offers some awards. Check the college website.
