FACT SHEETACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE UNDERGRADUATE STUDIESNIPISSING UNIVERSITY
100 College Drive,
North Bay, Ontario,
CanadaTel: +1 705.474.3450
Website: http://www.nipissingu.ca

Map: https://map.nipissingu.ca/

International Office
Sabah Khan
International Mobility Coordinator
Telephone : +1 705 - 474 - 3450 Ext – 4212
E-mail: internationalmobility@nipissingu.ca

APPLICATION – EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Fall semester
Nomination: May 1,2024- 1 Semester (September to December)- Full Academic Year (September to April)

Application Deadline: May 20, 2024
Online application: Incoming Exchange Students | Nipissing University

Winter semesterNomination: September 1, 2024
- 1 Semester (January to April)

Application Deadline: September 20, 2024, Winter
Online application: Incoming Exchange Students | Nipissing University

Contact: internationalmobility@nipissingu.ca

Programs at Nipissing University:
All Programs | Nipissing University*Note – The following programs are not accepting exchange student currently•

Bachelor of Physical & Education•

Graduate Studies•

Bachelor of Nursing•Consecutive Bachelor of Education (Schulich School)

International Exchange Application Information:
https://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/internationalmobility/incoming-exchange-students*Note – Academic Callender's are published May each year.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024 - 2025:
Academic Dates | Nipissing University
FALL SEMESTER:
Orientation
Lectures
Examinations
Transcripts
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August 2024
September 2024 – December 2024
November-December
January

Transcripts | Nipissing University
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* New academic calendars are published May each year

WINTER SEMESTER:
Orientation
January 2025
Lectures
January 2025 – April 2025
Examinations April
Transcripts
June
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Our friendly university staff, mentors and tutors fromthe International Student Office will be happy to help
you settle into the university quickly by completing all
formalities before your orientation day, supporting
you with a smooth transition and other social events
where you can get to know fellow international andlocal students.

Language Expectations
While no formal test is required,
we do encourage incoming exchange students toensure that their level of English language proficiency
meets or exceeds our standard as follows.
•Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum score of 83 (iBT) with aminimum score of 20 in reading, listening and writing, and a minimum score of 22 inspeaking. Applicants to Nursing require a minimum score of 93 with a minimum scoreof 20 in reading and listening and a minimum score of 22 in writing and speaking The
Nipissing University TOEFL institution code is #3614•International English Language Test Service (IELTS):
Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum overall band score of 6.5
with a minimum 6 in reading, listening, speaking and writing. Applicants to Nursing
require a minimum overall band score of 7 with a minimum 6.5 in reading, listening,speaking and writing.
•Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic:
Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum overall score of 58 with aminimum score of 56 in speaking, writing, reading and listening. Applicants to Nursing
require a minimum overall score of 63 with a minimum score of 60 in each section.
•Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL/CAEL Online):
Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum overall score of 60 withno band less than 60. Applicants to Nursing require a minimum overall score of 70 withnoband less than 60.
•Cambridge English Qualifications:
A C1 minimum overall score of 176 with a minimum score of 169
SEMESTERSAt Nipissing University courses can either be taught in one semester or over a period of twosemesters.
Two semester courses run from September to April and have designated code of FW meaning
Fall and Winter. Two semester courses are worth six credits.
Single semester courses are taught in either our Fall semester (FA = September to December)or the Winter semester (WI = January to April). Single semester courses are typically worth 3credits.
ECTS CREDITS
15 Nipissing University credits = 30 ECTS Credits

ACCOMODATION – ON CAMPUS LIVING
Nipissing University offers on campus housing. Note that all exchange students must
submit a personal application directly if you are considering on campus living.
Applications should be submitted through the eRezlife portal at :www.nipissingu.ca/applytoresidence
Please note that students should apply as early as possible to ensure they have a confirmed roomat the residence.
Furnished rooms in student residences https://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/residence/rates

Meal Plans - Dining on Campus | Nipissing University

INSURANCE INFORMATION
All international students are responsible to have avalid insurance that covers their travel and theduration of their stay
- Travel insurance to and from Canada- UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) $63/ month
For more information visit:
University Health Insurance Plan | Nipissing University

VISA AND STUDY PERMIT FOR CANADA
Under the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) regulations, if a student’s period of study in Canada
is 6 months or less, they are not required to obtain a Study
Permit. However, students are encouraged to research thevisa criteria to ensure a smooth exchange transition. Forstudents studying for a full academic year (8 months) it ismandatory to obtain a study permit from the country oforigin.
For more information visit the IRCC website at:Study in Canada as an international student - Canada.ca .

COST OF LIVING
Monthly cost of living is approximately CAD $ 2000.

*Note – This does not include the tuition fee, books and other supplies

Location and arrival to Nipissing University
Nipissing University is in North Bay a city in Northeastern
Ontario, Canada.
The city is located 300 kilometers (190 mi) fromboth Ottawa and Toronto.
Public transport: bus can easily access most of thecampuses.
You have three options for transportation to/from Pearson
International Airport in Toronto to/from Nipissing University
campus or another location in North Bay, Ontario.
1) Connecting flight from the Toronto Airport to the Jack
Garland Airport in North Bay
2) Northern Airport Shuttle Service3) Ontario Northland Bus Lines
For more information about locations and how to arrive,please email: internationalmobility@nipissingu.ca
NOTE: Nipissing University does not offer airport pickup in Toronto forincoming students

Discover North Bay
Discover North Bay | Nipissing University
https://www.nipissinglakers.com/north-bay

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE CONTACT SHEETINTERNATIONAL MOBILITY COORDINATOR
internationalmobility@nipissingu.ca
ACADEMIC ADVISING
internationaladvising@nipissingu.ca
RESIDENCE LIFE
residence@nipissingu.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTinternationalmobility@nipissingu.ca

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