Nipissing encourages qualified applicants from outside of Canada to consider applying to degree programs at Nipissing University. Interested applicants must apply for admission through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Applications, the appropriate application fee and the required official documents (transcripts and other documentation) must be received by the Office of the Registrar by April 1 for September admissions consideration. International applicants are not eligible for consideration under Nipissing University’s Mature Student Admission Policy.

Applicants will be expected to show proof of English language proficiency and must have completed courses in specific academic disciplines depending upon the degree program to which they have applied. International applicants may qualify for transfer credit for previously-completed studies at non-Canadian universities.

Once an admission offer has been made, it is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain the necessary documents required to study in Canada. A Study Permit is required to study at a Canadian university for periods of 6 months or longer. Note that citizens from some countries are also required to obtain a
Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. For further information and application forms, international applicants should contact the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consular office or refer to the Citizenship Immigration Canada website www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

International students studying at universities in Ontario are required to purchase mandatory medical health insurance. The insurance is known as UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) and must be purchased upon arrival at Nipissing University.

Financial aid is not normally available to International applicants. International secondary school applicants are eligible for Nipissing’s Entrance Scholarships starting at $1,250 for “A” average students. Limited opportunities for on-campus employment are available for international students, after the first year of study is completed, via the International Work-Study Program. See Nipissing International for further details.

International Student Fees
International students studying in Canada via a student authorization visa are required to pay international student tuition fees. Exceptions to international student fees are allowed for permanent residents who submit the appropriate letter indicating they have been approved for landed immigrant status; diplomatic or consular officers of other countries stationed in Canada, members of foreign military forces admitted to Canada under the Visiting Forces Act and their dependents; and, visitors, or their dependents, who are in Canada on an employment authorization. Other categories may also be exempt subject to the approval of the Office of the Registrar.

Minimum Admission Requirements for International Applicants
All applicants are considered on an individual basis. The meeting of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Refer to the Admissions Chart for specific subject requirements for each degree program. Applicants can contact the Admissions Office at admiss@nipissingu.ca to request specific country requirements. For country specific admission requirements visit www.nipissingu.ca/registrar/apply_international.asp.

Applicants from Great Britain, the Caribbean and other countries with General Certificate of Education (GCE) equivalents
Applicants must present a minimum of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) with satisfactory standing in at least five subjects, two of which must be at the advanced level, or satisfactory standing in at least four subjects, three of which must be at the advanced level. Two Advanced Supplementary/Advanced Subsidiary (AS) subjects are considered equal to one Advanced Level subject for admissions purposes. Caribbean applicants may also present the Caribbean Examinations (CXC) Caribbean Secondary School Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). The completed CAPE Diploma must include a total of at least six units with grades 1, 2 or 3. All program specific prerequisites must be included at either the CSEC/O Level or at the CAPE/A Level. CXC papers must be at the General Proficiency Level with grades 1, 2 or 3. Advanced Standing credit may be awarded for A level results.

Applicants from Middle Eastern countries
Applicants must present a minimum of the Senior Matriculation Certificate and/or completion of first year at a recognized university depending upon the country.

Applicants from the United States
Admissions consideration will be given to applicants from the United States who graduate with a “B” average from Grade 12 at an accredited high school and present high SAT scores in SAT Reasoning or ACT examinations (minimum composite score of 24) including the Writing Test component and at least two SAT Subject Tests or AP/IB subjects appropriate to their proposed area of study. Scores below 500 in any part of the SAT Reasoning or SAT Subject Tests are not acceptable. Applicants with AP examination credits may be eligible for admission with Advanced Standing credit. Nipissing’s SAT code is 4149 and ACT code is 5167.

Other applicants from the USA must have completed a minimum of one school year 30 semester credits (45 quarter credits) at an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants who have completed more than 30 semester credits at an accredited post-secondary institution will be assessed on an individual basis for potential transfer credit or advanced standing.

Other International Applicants
Applicants possessing the requirements necessary for admission to a recognized university in their home country may be eligible for admissions consideration. Please visit www.nipissingu.ca/registrar/apply_international.asp for more information.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of qualifications or certificates not mentioned above must submit original official documents to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation. Certificates not written in English must be accompanied by notarized English translations from recognized sources.