Welcome to Bemidji!

Northwest Technical College is nestled among the pines several blocks from a thriving downtown community. What makes the campus unique is the balance between rigorous academics and the fun, robust Northwoods lifestyle. NTC students, staff and faculty have a variety of lifestyle options available at their fingertips. Wooded, multi-use trail systems within minutes of campus, fine-dining restaurants, cafes and a natural foods coop in downtown Bemidji, community parks with walking trails and playgrounds (including a downtown inclusive playground), a downtown theater, vibrant art center and more. Further, NTC is located only 45 minutes Northeast of the Mississippi River Headwaters.

Bemidji, named after the Ojibwe Chief Shaynowishkung (nick-named Bemidji), is the central hub for a diverse population of over 15,000 people. Located between three American Indian reservations – Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth – living and working in Bemidji will provide you the opportunity to experience a tight-knit community that honors various cultures and histories.