Nipissing University received its charter as an independent University in 1992, and was created to specifically address the needs of Northern Ontario. Nipissing’s strategic priorities regarding the student experience as well as academic and research excellence is grounded in this commitment. Today, the university is proud to be a primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, science, professional programs and with four distinct nursing programs, is proportionally the most nursing intensive university in Ontario.

Nipissing’s strategic focus on student success and experience has translated into consistent top rankings in the country in the areas of student support, student experience, faculty, and residences as a primarily undergraduate institution. Students find themselves in a high-quality academic environment that is student-focused and based on personal teaching practices, innovative approaches to learning, and a growing research culture.

The university offers student a friendly campus and a commitment to providing one of the best undergraduate experiences among universities in Canada. Students can enjoy access to supportive professors, learn within small class sizes, have ample opportunity to get involved, and explore their interests.

The University is situated on the traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation, and within the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. It also acknowledge the nearby Anishnabek communities of Dokis First Nation and Temagami First Nation. The City of North Bay, Ontario, is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is surrounded by numerous protected natural areas, heritage forest parks and historical sites. Approximately a 3 ½ hour drive or a quick 45 minute flight from either Toronto or Ottawa, university’s friendly and inviting city is a popular year round destination. Offering plenty of activities, amenities, and services to meet student needs, North Bay’s vibrancy is only exceeded by its hospitality.