Loyalist College

Loyalist College empowers students, faculty, staff and partners through experiential, industry cluster-based education, training and applied research programs. As Ontario’s Destination College, the College provides job-ready graduates for and knowledge transfer to industry and the community. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, the College is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Belleville is an ideal location for international students new to Canada to have a truly Canadian experience. Students love living and learning in Belleville’s caring, close-knit community where they have plenty of access to green space and waterfront trails. The College offers international students the ideal combination of academic excellence and curricular experiences. Students can choose from more than 70 full-time diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs in biosciences, building sciences, business, community service, health and wellness, media studies, public safety and skilled trades. Providing a caring, supportive learning environment is Loyalist College's top priority. Students are guaranteed to achieve personal and professional success with small class sizes and individualised attention from instructors. They can expect more time to gain hands-on experience working with industry tools and equipment. Students benefit from access to the latest tools and technologies, learning resources and realistic practice environments that prepare them to be confident and effective in the workplace. At a glance Ranked as one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges and #1 in the country for industry research income as a percentage of total research income Contributes 3.7 percent of the Gross Regional Product, representing $382 million annually to the regional economy – based on a March 2020 report by Emsi Has the highest graduate employment rate in Eastern Ontario and among the top with 100% employer satisfaction As part of its support for students, Loyalist College allocated $1 million to provide students with needs-based financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic Belleville has been ranked the fourth best community out of 415 in Canada by Maclean's annual rankings for top quality of life.