A career-focused Ontario college on the Bay of Quinte, known for its journalism, broadcasting, aviation and applied programs.
Loyalist College is a public college in Belleville, Ontario, offering diplomas, certificates, graduate certificates and apprenticeship training with a strong focus on hands-on learning and employment.
The college is well known for its media and communications programs, including journalism and broadcasting, as well as aviation, health sciences, business, skilled trades and community services. Small class sizes and practical labs, studios and workshops are a hallmark of the student experience.
Loyalist also welcomes a large number of international students and has a long relationship with the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Indigenous learners. Students can live in residence on campus or in the surrounding community.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Loyalist offers its own entrance awards and in-course bursaries funded by the college and its donors.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Loyalist College’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Loyalist College.
Applications to Loyalist College go through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario’s public colleges.
Most diploma programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with specific Grade 12 courses, such as English. Some programs have additional prerequisites or require a portfolio or interview.
Apply to Loyalist College through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario's public colleges, by choosing your programs and submitting your transcripts and documents.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Loyalist College and ontariocolleges.ca.
Belleville is a mid-sized city on the Bay of Quinte, roughly halfway between Toronto and Ottawa along the Highway 401 corridor. The main campus is a single, compact site on the north side of the city, with academic buildings, a residence and athletic facilities.
Loyalist has a close-knit campus community where students often work together on practical projects. Clubs, events and student services help new students settle in and stay connected.
Varsity teams compete in Ontario college athletics, supported by campus fitness and sport facilities.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.