A small, student-focused university in northern Ontario known for teacher education, nursing and close ties between students and professors.
Nipissing University is a public university in North Bay, Ontario, set on a hill overlooking Lake Nipissing. It is known for small class sizes, accessible faculty and a strong sense of community.
The university is especially well known for its Schulich School of Education, which prepares many of Ontario's teachers, and for its nursing, social work and criminal justice programmes. Arts, science and business programmes round out the offerings, with options for experiential learning, research and co-op placements.
Students who want a personal, supportive campus experience, with the outdoors close at hand, often find Nipissing a good fit.
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.
Nipissing offers entrance scholarships, in-course awards and need-based bursaries to help students manage costs.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Nipissing University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Nipissing University.
Applications to Nipissing University go through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Applicants typically need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six 4U or 4M courses, including English, plus any programme-specific prerequisites. Some programmes, such as nursing and education, have additional requirements.
Ontario secondary school students apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), listing Nipissing University and their chosen programmes.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Nipissing University and OUAC.
North Bay is a small northern Ontario city of about 52,000 people on the shores of Lake Nipissing, with lakes, trails and ski hills close by. The main campus sits on a hilltop with views of the lake and shares facilities and a student community with Canadore College.
Campus life is friendly and tight-knit, with student clubs, events and services run in a close community. Residence life and the surrounding natural setting make it easy to get involved and meet people.
The Lakers compete in several varsity sports within Ontario university competition.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.