Nipissing University is a primarily undergraduate institution dedicated to providing a personalized and exceptional student experience in which every student has a chance to learn, grow and chart a path to a successful future. Undergraduate students have opportunities to participate in original research and engage in a wide range of enriching co-curricular activities.
In close proximity to North Bay’s urban centre as well as lakes and pristine Canadian Shield forest, students can easily enjoy both the city and the natural environment when taking a break from academic pursuits.
Nipissing celebrated its 25th anniversary as an independent university in 2017, and its roots extend back over 100 years to the North Bay Normal School. The modern Nipissing houses three faculties: Applied and Professional Studies, Arts and Science, and Education, as well as the School of Graduate Studies.
Nipissing has a reputation for innovation. Its renowned Schulich School of Education, the first in Ontario to introduce laptops into the curriculum, offers students the option of practice-teaching in international settings such as Kenya, Cameroon, China, Italy and the U.K.The university is also known for its commitment to Aboriginal students. The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives provides important connections between communities, students, academic programming and support services for Aboriginal students.
Nipissing offers master-level graduate programs in education, history, kinesiology, mathematics and environmental science/environmental studies, and a PhD in Education with a focus on educational sustainability.
Researchers at Nipissing focus significant activity on environmental, cultural, societal and educational issues specific to Northeastern Ontario. Nipissing is dedicated to nurturing and supporting scholarship and research.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
Full-time (undergraduates)
3,000
Full-time (graduates)
160
Part-time (undergraduates)
1,700
Part-time (graduates)
40
TUITION FEES
CANADIAN STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$6,236
Graduate tuition fees:
$9,176
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$19,325
Graduate tuition fees:
$18,350
Academic Programs
Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for programs in arts and humanities (2017-18).
Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.