About Niagara College
Niagara College, founded in 1967, is a public college in Ontario with campuses in Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Toronto. It offers over 130 programs in areas like business, health, trades, hospitality, and technology, with a strong focus on hands-on learning. Students don’t just study in classrooms—they gain real experience in unique facilities like the teaching winery, brewery, and culinary institute. With smaller class sizes, a welcoming community, and lots of international students, Niagara College is a great choice if you’re looking for practical skills, strong industry connections, and support in building your career after high school.
Niagara College has about 10,300 full-time students enrolled across its campuses in Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Toronto. Its main areas of study include business and management, hospitality and tourism, food and wine (with unique facilities like a teaching winery and brewery), health sciences, skilled trades and technology, environment and horticulture, media and creative arts, as well as justice and public safety.
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For College you need a top 6 (University), (Mixed) or (College) courses. Many courses in Winery, Brewery, and food only require passing grades in English, Math, and Chemistry or Biology. The health programs are slightly more restrictive with required averages of about 70%+ in all required courses, and 60%+ in your other 2 (U,M or C) courses.
Generally:
Make sure to take all required courses for your desired program
Try your best to obtain the highest mark, usually college is not insanely competitive with grades
Be not only academic but involved in your community, and volunteer around!