Admissions
How to start
Admission requirements vary – so it's very important to do your research! You can start this by visiting each school's website. Look in the ‘prospective students' section for deadlines and admission requirements.
- Go to a list of Canadian schools to find websites
Where to apply
In most cases you are required to apply directly to the institution. However, if you are applying to a school in Alberta, British Columbia or Ontario, you need to apply through a centralized office which will process your application and forward it to the school.
What you need
Most Canadian universities require U.S. students to submit SAT I/II scores as part of the application package.
Many universities recognize Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) results. With these you may be permitted to register in upper year classes or granted credit. Contact each institution to find specific requirements.
If you are coming to Canada to study and your primary language is not English, you may need to take an English proficiency test. This is done by taking a standardized English test such as TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB or CAEL. Contact each school to determine if you need to take these tests. If you are studying at a French institution language proficiency tests are carried out by each individual institution.
- Learn more about French language study programs.
