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    Program facts

    Nipissing University
    North Bay, Canada
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      4 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      27,600 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      January, September

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    Program overview

    What Nipissing University says about their program:
    "As a student registered with any of the three major areas of study in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Nipissing University (AHVS, Studio, and Film), you will have access to unique research and exhibition opportunities that foster professional development through exciting and interactive collaborative ventures with senior artists, gallery owners and community leaders. Small class sizes with a friendly collegiate spirit, award-winning instructors who share extensive and interdisciplinary connections in the field, ample studio space, and a breathtaking natural environment in which to work are major strengths of our program."

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
    • Applicants are required to achieve a high overall standing in their studies and must include the appropriate program specific prerequisites depending on the degree program to which they have applied

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate applicants to all programs (except Nursing) require one of the following English proficiency test scores:

    • TOEFL: A minimum score of 83 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in Reading, Listening and Writing, and a minimum score of 22 in Speaking.
    • IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
    • PTE: A minimum overall score of 58, with a minimum score of 56 in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening.
    • CAEL/CAEL Online: A minimum overall score of 60, with no band less than 60.
    • Cambridge English Qualifications: A C1 minimum overall score of 176 with a minimum score of 169.

    Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program:

    • TOEFL: Minimum overall score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in Reading and Listening and a minimum score of 22 in Writing and Speaking.
    • IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 7, with a minimum 6.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
    • PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 63, with a minimum score of 60 in each section.
    • CAEL/CAEL Online: Minimum overall score of 70, with no band less than 60.

    Postgraduate applicants to all programs require one of the following English proficiency test scores:

    • TOEFL: A minimum score of 93 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in Reading, Listening and Writing, and a minimum score of 22 in Speaking.
    • IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
    • PTE: A minimum overall score of 63, with a minimum score of 60 in Speaking, Writing, Readingand Listening.
    • CAEL/CAEL Online: A minimum overall score of 70, with no band less than 60.
    • Cambridge English Qualifications: A C1 minimum overall score of 176 with a minimum score of 169.

    Documents required

    Undergraduate

    • Completed online application form
    • Academic transcripts
    • Translations
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Proof of language proficiency

    Postgraduate

    • Application form
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Proof of language proficiency
    • Translations
    • Two (2) reference letters
    • Sample of written work (if applicable)
    • CV
    • All applicants are required to either write a statement (Motivation letter/SOP) of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master’s degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: $27,600 per year
    • Postgraduate tuition: $23,000 per year

    Funding

    Undergraduate scholarships

    President's Scholarships

    • Total amount: $10,000
    • Requirements: High school annual grades/scores (GPA= 90%+) or 36-38 total score for IB

    Carl Sanders Scholarship

    • Total amount: $6,000
    • Requirements: High school annual grades/scores (85%-89%) or 33-35 total score for IB

    Entrance​ Scholarships Scholarship

    • Total amount: $4,000
    • Requirements: High school annual grades/scores (80%-84%) or 30-32 total score for IB

    Nipissing University Graduate Scholarship (NUGS)

    • Nipissing University Graduate Scholarships (NUGS) support graduate students enrolled in a full-time graduate program. The School of Graduate Studies funds a limited number of NUGS each year. NUGS support students in research that contributes to the student's program of study and usually results in a thesis or major research paper. No application is required.
    • Value: $5,000 or $10,000
    • Eligibility: Must be registered in a full-time graduate program with an 80% average.

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