Founded in 1967, Nipissing University was formed as an affiliate of Laurentian University. It is situated in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, and is renowned for its small class size, having innovative and supportive staff and giving immense research opportunities to students. In 1992, the university started functioning as an independent university to grant baccalaureate degrees to its students. In 2001, a bill was passed by the Government of Ontario to revise the university’s charter to permit it to grant graduate degrees. The North Bay Teachers’ College was incorporated into Nipissing College as the Faculty of Education.

Nipissing University is well known for its excellence in the field of art, science and teacher education. The environment is student-focused with the emphasis being laid on personal teaching methodologies and innovative ways of teaching. It has created a positive impact on the students’ cultural, economic and social life. Students not only learn academics but also learn to develop social and professional skills. The education system is such that they enable students to think independently and work on problem-solving skills.

The university offers an undergraduate program in economics, fine arts, biology, anthropology, classical studies, to name a few. The university offers professional studies in business, commerce, criminal justice, nursing and social work.