Are you an international student? The answer is “yes” if you are required to obtain a visa or study permit to study in Canada, or if you completed your high school or postsecondary studies outside Canada. Permanent residents are subject to the same admission requirements as Canadian students.  

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Application Deadlines

Please note the following deadlines for general admission applications:

Master of Arts in French literature: No deadline (applications will be evaluated as they arrive)

Master of French Education (beginning 2019): February 15, 2023

For complete information on University of Regina admissions, click here.

Note that if you have been admitted to La Cité universitaire francophone via Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, or Luther College, you will need to consult its own website in order to receive comprehensive information regarding its services and your academic file.

General Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions

If you have completed postsecondary studies outside Canada, begin by consulting the admission requirements by country. Contact La Cité if you wish to obtain a translation or if your country is not listed.

Before arriving, you will have to complete the following steps in order to be admitted to undergraduate studies at the University of Regina:

• Complete the online admission application
• Pay the $100 application fee for undergraduate programs or the $125 application fee for graduate programs (by credit card, or click here to make a funds transfer)
• Submit your high school (lycée) transcript
• Submit postsecondary transcripts, if applicable
• Submit proof of English language proficiency*
• Provide a copy of your passport
• If you have been out of school for more than two years, briefly describe your work during that time

*If you have not completed your test, the University may still grant you a conditional letter of admission

Submit all documentation for undergraduate applications to:       
International Admissions Office CW 127       
University of Regina       
3737 Wascana Parkway       
Regina, SK CANADA S4S 0A2

international.admissions@uregina.ca       
Fax: 1-306-337-3128

Submit all documentation for graduate applications to:

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research CK 226       
University of Regina       
3737 Wascana Parkway       
Regina, SK CANADA S4S 0A2

Graduate.Studies@uregina.ca

You must provide your original documents when you arrive in Regina. If your documents are not in English or French, please provide a certified English translation of all documents.

In order to obtain credit transfer, you must have postsecondary documents forwarded directly from the institution in a sealed envelope. There will be a $100 fee if you wish to send your documents by courier.

For admission to a master’s program, consult the page specific to each master’s program to find out the specific application process:

• Master of Arts in French and Francophone Intercultural Studies 
• Master of French Education

Study Permits

You must obtain a study permit before coming to study in Canada. Once you have received your admission letter from the University of Regina, you can apply immediately for a study permit and a temporary resident visa. Note that it is important to apply as soon as possible since wait times may be significant.  

When you have been approved for a study permit, you will receive a letter for your visa. You must bring this letter with you on the plane and present it to the immigration agent once you arrive in Canada. You will receive your study permit at that time.

Where to Apply

Temporary Resident Visa

You can apply for two types of temporary resident visa:

• Single entry visa
• Multiple entry visa

Be sure to keep your visa updated and renew it before it expires.

You can apply for a study permit and temporary resident visa at the Canadian embassy or consulate nearest you. Please see the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for more information.

Proof of English language proficiency

Proof of English language proficiency is required for all students at the University of Regina, except for students who have completed:

• Grade 11 and 12 in a high school in Canada or the United States
• The equivalent of 24 credits in an English-language postsecondary institution (minimum of 6 credits in humanities or social sciences with an average of 60% or higher)
• IB Program (result of 4 or higher in the English course), AP (result of 3 or higher in the English course) or a satisfactory result in SAT II English

English Proficiency Test

The CELT (Comprehensive English Language Test) is offered by La Cité for Francophone students. It can be taken in person at the Student Services Centre. The test will indicate whether your level of English is sufficient for admittance to the University of Regina.  

English as a Second Language (ESL)

The ESL (English as a Second Language) program, accredited by Languages Canada, is offered to students aged 16 and older who wish to learn or improve their spoken and written English, particularly those who plan to do studies at the University of Regina.

The program includes:

• 13 weeks of classes per term
• 3 terms a year
• 252 class hours per term

Deadlines

Admission is on a first come, first served basis. There will be a placement test during the first week of the program.

Tuition (per term)

Student with study permit - $4,100

Canadian or permanent resident student - $3,225

Students who complete the ESL program (advanced EAP) may subsequently apply to a credit program at the University of Regina.

Degree and University Credit Equivalencies

If you wish to obtain university credits at the University of Regina for postsecondary studies completed outside Canada, you must contact your institution and have it forward your academic transcripts directly to:

International Admissions Office CW 127   
University of Regina   
3737 Wascana Parkway   
Regina, SK CANADA S4S 0A2

Credit transfer is at the discretion of the faculty to which you are applying and is not guaranteed. 

Study Costs

The following is an estimate of the costs associated with your first year of study at the University of Regina.   
If you wish to obtain assistance with your study costs, see our section on scholarships and financial aid at the Student Services Centre.

Undergraduate

The costs below represent an approximate budget for two terms (8 months):

Canadian Students

• Tuition (30 credits) - $7,000 to $8,500
• Medical and dental insurance - $200
• Books and materials - $1,000 to $2,000
• Transportation (public transport or parking pass) $165 to $400
• La Résidence (meals included) - $8,000

International Students

• Tuition (30 credits) - $18,500 to $21,500
• Medical and dental insurance - $200
• Books and materials - $1,000 to $2,000
• Transportation (public transport or parking pass) $165 to $400
• La Résidence (meals included) - $4,500

Graduate

The costs below represent an approximate budget for three terms (12 months):

Canadian Students

• Tuition (15 credits) - $4,000
• Additional costs - $1,000
• Medical and dental insurance - $200
• Books and materials - $1,000
• Transportation (public transport or parking pass) $165 to $400
• La Résidence (meals included) - $12,000

International Students

• Tuition (15 credits) - $7,500
• Additional costs
• Medical and dental insurance - $200
• Books and materials - $1,000 to $2,000
• Transportation (public transport or parking pass) $165 to $400
• La Résidence (meals included) - $12,000   
   

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