Loyalist College

Location Belleville, Ontario
Established 1967
Famous For Small Class Sizes

Overview

Loyalist College is a home away from home, where international students are genuinely valued, and the benefits of small class sizes are clear. Here, students receive personalized attention from faculty, gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, and access the resources needed for academic success. Education at Loyalist goes beyond the classroom, with work placements, community involvement, and professional networking that enrich the learning experience.

Located in the welcoming, safe communities of Belleville and Port Hope, Loyalist provides international students with an ideal environment to immerse themselves in Canadian culture, improve their English, and build lasting connections. Offering over 70 full-time programs, Loyalist equips international students with the skills and experiences essential for thriving in today’s dynamic world. The campuses are easy to navigate and surrounded by beautiful green spaces—parks, trails, and waterfronts—while offering a more affordable cost of living than larger cities.

Loyalist stands out for its commitment to individualized student success. Faculty and staff know each student personally and offer comprehensive support to foster both personal and professional growth. A wide range of student support services is available to guide students every step of the way.

Small class sizes provide hands-on training with the latest industry tools, preparing students for success in the workforce. These semi-rural campuses also offer unique opportunities for exploration and local cultural experiences. At Loyalist College, every student belongs—and big opportunities await!

Services for International Students

Loyalist College offers its international students a great combination of academic excellence, program work placements, extracurricular activities, and hands-on experience to excel in their academic life. The college has an International Centre that provides students with all the relevant support and information. A Student Success Team also functions to offer a variety of resources to students who are there on campus or taking up their online programs. The Career Centre supports students and alumni in their career exploration, job searching, planning and career development. 

Loyalist College students have access to: 

  • Academic Centre for Testing
  • AccessAbility Services for students with disabilities
  • Counselling Services
  • Keep Me Safe- Virtual Mental Wellness Service
  • Student Success Mentors
  • Tutoring Services

Ranking

  • 36th in Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges (Research Infosource Inc)

Accommodation

Loyalist College provides housing to students in the Loyalist College Residence that is situated on campus. This residence option has five buildings and can house almost 474 students. Apart from the main residence, four townhouse blocks can accommodate 112 students.

The main housing option on the campus has a Residence Commons, which is a building that contains laundry facilities, a security office, computer access, a food station and an entertainment area. The entertainment area has pool tables, TV, and ping-pong tables for the students.

About Location

The main campus of Loyalist College is located on 200 acres in the Bay of Quinte region, which is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Loyalist deliberately chooses to be a community college, with roots deep in the overall community and region it serves. Apart from the main campus, the college also has a satellite campus at Bancroft, that offers diplomas and certificate programs and also serves as a centre for continuing education and a resources hub.

The nearest airport to the college is the Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto, which is situated almost 2 hours from Belleville.

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