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International Undergraduate Admissions

Laurentian offers a number of diverse undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as a wide range of services to assist you in your transition to Canada. 

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Please note that the deadline to apply for the January intake is October 1st. All applications received after this deadline will be considered for a September intake. Note that the deadline to apply for the September intake is April 15th. 

 

You can enter Laurentian University directly from your country of origin, pending certain requirements outlined below, or you can join us through English for Academic Preparation. 

To review your admission eligibility, please review (1) your country specific requirements, (2) Laurentian faculties admission requirements and (3) language admission requirements for our English and French programs.  

COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 situation, we will be temporarily accepting unofficial transcripts (while we are waiting for WES and official transcripts) and unofficial language scores for CONDITIONAL admission. Official documents will be required at a later date in order to clear your admissions dossier. For more information, please contact us at admissions@laurentian.ca. Laurentian University takes the COVID-19 situation very seriously. Should our students or applicants have any questions about it, please visit our last updates at laurentian.ca/COVID-19.

COVID-19 FAQ - International Students

1. Choose A Program And Check That You Meet Its Requirements

You will find a list of all undergraduate programs and their admissions criteria on our website. Found a program that you are interested in? Click on the Program Details section to find information such as admissions requirements, degree options and much more. Undergraduate programs can be found on the undergradaute programs page.

 

Meeting Requirements

You can enter Laurentian University directly from your country of origin, pending certain requirements outlined below, or you can join us through English for Academic Preparation. 

At the bottom of the page there are sections that you must read : (1) your country specific requirements, (2) Laurentian faculties admission requirements and (3) language admission requirements for our English and French programs.

 

2. Where To Apply

International Students In Ontario High Schools

If you are an international student, and you're currently registered in an Ontario high school, you will apply as a "101 Student" using the OUAC Application For 101 Applicants.

After we receive your application from OUAC, we will email you with your Laurentian student number and further instructions.

 

Other International Students

You will use the Online International Application Form for full-time studies.

After we receive your application from the Online Application Form, we will email you with your Laurentian student number and further instructions.

 

3. Deadlines For Application And Document Submission

September Start - Open Enrollment Programs

Application Deadline: April 15th

Document Submission Deadline: May 1st

 

September Start - Limited Enrollment Programs : Architectural Studies, Nursing, and Sciences infirmières

Applications may remain open after the deadline if not all seats are filled. If that is the case, applications submitted after the deadline will be considered.

Application Deadline: February 1st

Document Submission Deadline: February 15th

 

January Start - Open Enrollment Programs

Not all open enrollment programs will have a January start date. The application will contain the start dates for each program.

Application Deadline: August 15th

Document Submission Deadline: September 1st
 

4. Document Requirements And Document Submission Instructions

What is due by the documents deadline?

  • All-Academic Transcripts (for students not currently registered in an Ontario high school)
  • English language test results (if applicable)
  • Supporting documents (as required by the program)* 

*The Architectural Studies program has additional document requirements.  Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all required documents by the deadline.

 

How to submit documents.

To ensure successful uploading of the supporting documents onto the myLaurentian portal at my.laurentian.ca, the files must be in PDF format. The uploading function is best operated with Google Chrome or Firefox. Each file cannot exceed 10 MB in size. Please note that you do  NOT need to mail duplicate copies of uploaded documents to the university. 

The university will issue a conditional offer and request the submission of official documents at a later date. Once admitted, we will require official transcripts and language scores from all previous institutions attended to arrive by mail or by email from the sending institution directly to our Office of Admissions at admissions@laurentian.ca or to our official mailing address listed below before the start of the term to which the student has applied. 

Please note that we do not accept transcripts submitted by students as being official transcripts.

Mailing Address:

Office of Admissions 
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Rd 
Sudbury, ON
P3E 2C6 

Please follow the instructions for the submission of the Architectural Studies additional documents as outlined here. 

 

5. After You Have Applied

  • You will receive an Acknowledgement email with instructions to access the myLaurentian Portal within two weeks of your application submission. 

  • Create your myLaurentian Portal account by clicking on the “New to Laurentian” registration section of the page to submit documents and to check your application status.

  • For international students currently enrolled in an Ontario High School, your guidance counsellor will submit your grades on your behalf. Please remember to submit language scores and supporting documentation as required. 

  • For all other applicants, upload your transcript(s) and supporting documentation! 

  • If your first language is not English, you may need to send us English language test scores.

  • Check your email periodically for any communications from the Office of Admissions. 

  • Apply for Residence via the myLaurentian Portal account.  

  • You will need to apply for a study permit.

 

6. Accept Your Offer Of Admission

Congratulations! Welcome to the Laurentian Community. Your decision letter will appear at my.laurentian.ca under the Documents folder for your quick reference. To accept your offer, follow the instructions provided to you on your myLaurentian Portal. 

If you have applied using the OUAC website, you will be redirected to accept your offer using the OUAC site. If you use another method to apply, you will see the option to accept your offer on the myLaurentian Portal.

To reserve your place in your program, we encourage you to submit the deposit as outlined in your Offer of Admission. Our deposit policy can be found here.

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info@laurentian.ca (replace infointernational@laurentian.ca)

1. Country Specific Admission Requirements

The list below provides the common admission requirements for specific countries/regions.  If you have completed studies that are not listed, please contact info@laurentian.ca for more information about your admissibility.

 

AFGHANISTAN

Baccalaureat examination taken at the end of Grade 12 in Science, Mathematics and Humanities and University Entrance Exam (Concours), including grade 12 transcript.  Minimum grade average of C or higher.

 

ALBANIA

Certificate of Maturity/Secondary School Leaving Certificate, including grade 12 transcript.

 

ALGERIA

Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire, with overall mark of “Assez Bien” or higher is required for admission; or 5 GCE courses with a minimum of 2 A Levels with grades of C or above.

 

ANGOLA

Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Diploma of Pre-University Education, including grade 12 transcript.  Minimum grade average of “C” or higher.

 

ANGUILLA

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

ARGENTINA

Bachillerato Especializado, with a minimum score of “Good”.

 

ARUBA

VWO Certificate (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) with a minimum grade average of 6/10 (Voldoende).

 

ARMENIA

Mijnacarg/IRVIV/yunhanur krtutyan Atestat (Certificate of Full Secondary Education), or Attestat o srednem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education).

 

AUSTRALIA

Capital Territory:  ACT Year 12 Certificate and Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES)/University Admission Index (UAI) 

New South Wales: Higher School Certificate and T.E. rank / UAI

North Territory: Certificate of Education and University Aggregate/SACE and TER

Queensland: Senior Certificate and TES/showing overall OP (overall Position) and FP (Field Position)

South Australia: Certificate of Education and TES

Tasmania: Tasmanian Certificate of Education and T.E. score

Victoria: Certificate of Education and ENTER and study score

Western Australia: Certificate of Secondary Education and T.E. score and rank

 

AUSTRIA

Reifeprufung (Matura) / Reifezeugnis, including grade 12 transcript.   A minimum of “satisfactory” (befriedigend) in the Matura is required.  A student must pass 7 exams with German, Math and a foreign language being compulsory.

 

AZERBAIJAN

Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Attestat o srednem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education).

 

BAHAMAS

Bahamas General Certificate of Education (BGCSE), including grade 12 transcript.   Advanced Placement (AP) exam results (if applicable).

 

BAHRAIN

Tawjahiya (Secondary School Certificate), including grade 12 transcript.  

 

BANGLADESH

Higher Secondary Certificate with Marks Sheet (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate with Marks Sheet (SSC).

 

BARBADOS

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

BELARUS

Certificate of Completion of General Secondary School or Attestat o srednem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education).

 

BELGIUM

French: Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur .  Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre; Upper Secondary Cycle at Lycee. Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

Flemish: Getuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs

Minimum of a 7/10 required for admission.

 

BELIZE

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

BENIN

High School Diploma (BAC Exam results).

 

BERMUDA

Bermuda Secondary School Certificate/GCSE with five subjects.

 

BHUTAN

The Bhutan Higher Secondary School Education Certificate (Class XII) and the Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (Class X).

 

BOLIVIA

Bachillerato Humanistico; Pre-Grado (University Entrance Exams) results (if applicable).

 

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

 

BOTSWANA

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE); 5 GCE courses with a minimum of 2 A Levels with grades of C or above or completion of 1st year in a recognized university (normally, University of Botswana).

 

BRAZIL

Certificado do Conclusao de 2 Grau (Secondary School Certificate) or Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio (Certificate of Completion of Middle Education). 

 

BRUNEI

Brunei-Cambridge GCE O Level (five subjects) and A Level (2 subjects) or Brunei Matriculation.  Required: 5 GCE courses with a minimum of 2 A Levels with grades of C or above.

 

BULGARIA

Diploma Za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education); Upper Secondary School.

 

BURKINA FASO

Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre; Upper Secondary Cycle at Lycee. Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

BURMA

See MYANMAR.

 

BURUNDI

Diplôme d'état with Diplôme d'Humanités Général. Diplôme Technique A2 also accepted.

 

CAMBODIA

Baccalaureat (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education); Pre-university Preparatory Year results; Second Cycle, Upper Secondary School.

 

CAMEROON

British system: Cameroon GCE; 5 GCE courses with a minimum of 2 A Levels with grades of C or above.

French system: Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre; Upper Secondary Cycle at Lycee. Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

CAYMAN ISLANDS

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre; Upper Secondary Cycle at Lycee. Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

CHAD

High School Diploma (Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Superieur)

 

CHILE

Licencia de Eucacion Media (LEM); Prueba de Seleccion Universitaria (PSU); Secondary School Level at Liceo.

 

CHINA (PRC)

Senior School Leaving Certificate;  Senior Upper Middle School.  Huikao (Senior School Graduation Exam) is not required.

 

COLOMBIA

Titulo de Bachiller certificate; Middle Secondary School. 

 

COMOROS

Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre; Upper Secondary Cycle at Lycee.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

CONGO (DRC, former Zaire)

Diplôme d’État d’études secondaires du cycle long avec bulletin de la 6e.

 

CONGO (Republic, Brazzaville)

Baccalaureat; Upper Secondary Cycle SS1 to SS3I; First Year at Universite Marien Ngouabi .

 

COSTA RICA

Bachillerato Secundaria or 1st year standing at a recognized college/university; Secondary Cycle 4 or Colegio diversificado.

 

COTE D'IVOIRE

Baccalaureat, or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

CROATIA

Matriculation Certificate or Mejdunarodna Matura (secondary or specialized secondary school).

 

CUBA

Bachillerato or Diploma de Graduado Pre-Universitario (Pre-university Course); (higher intermediate cycle).

 

CURACO

VWO Certificate (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) with a minimum grade of 6/10 (Voldoende).

 

CYPRUS

Greek-Cypriot Lykeion or Turkish-Cypriot Lise.  Apolytirion of Lykeion Graduate Certificate / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi .

 

CZECH REPUBLIC

Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkoušce or Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).

 

DENMARK

Studentereksamen / Hojere Forberedelseseksamen /Hojere Handelseksamen / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (upper secondary school).

 

DJIBOUTI

High School Diploma (BAC exam results).

 

DOMINICA

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Bachillerato en [Specialization] (traditional system), or Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras (reform system); (upper secondary school).

 

ECUADOR

Bachillerato or Titulo de Bachiller; a minimum of 70% overall is required for admission; or 1st year in a recognized university with a minimum "C" average.

 

EGYPT

Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) or 1st year in a recognized university.

 

EL SALVADOR

Bachillerato General (Educacion media)

 

ERITREA

1st year in a recognized university (normally, from the University of Asmara).

 

ETHIOPIA

Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate. A mark of 70% (C) and above is required for admission.

 

FIJI ISLANDS

Form 7 Examinations with an overall mark of at least 70% (B) in 5 subjects.

 

FINLAND

Ylioppilastutkinoto / Studentexamen (Certificate of Matriculation); Upper Secondary School Diploma.

 

FRANCE

Baccalaureat, or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

GABON

High School Diploma (BAC exam results).

 

GAMBIA

Senior Secondary School; West African Senior School Certificate Exam (WASSCE) results to be verified online via WAEC Direct.

 

GEORGIA

Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi or Sashualo Skolis Atestati.

 

GERMANY

Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Zeugnis der Reife / Reifezeugnis (Certificate of General University Maturity).

 

GHANA

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) issued by West African Examination Council (WAEC).

 

GREECE

Apolytirion of Lykeio and Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou (General Entrance Examination). A grade of at least 15 on the Apolytirion and passes in four subjects for the General Entrance Examination is required for admission

 

GRENADA

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

GUATEMALA

1st year in a recognized university with a minimum "C" average.

 

GUINEA

Baccalaureat 2eme Partie.

 

GUYANA

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

HAITI

Baccalaureat II (Philosophie) / Baccalaureat and Diplome d'Enseignement Secondaire.

 

HONDURAS

Bachillerato certificate; or 1st year in a recognized university.

 

HONG KONG

Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) and Hong Kong Advanced Level examination (HKALE) certificate (sixth form).

 

HUNGARY

Gimnaziumi Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Matura)/ International Baccalaureate.

 

ICELAND

Studentsprof from a Gymnasium.

 

INDIA

Applicants will be considered for admission provided they present one of the following certificates:

A State Higher Secondary Certificate awarded by a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or;
India and Delhi Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education or;
Indian School Certificate awarded by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations

For applicants who are currently in-progress, please submit:

X level exam scores,
XI level final mark sheet, and
Mid-year or predicated XII results.

 

INDONESIA

Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menegah Tingkat Atas (STTB SMTA) results (Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School; Ujian Masuk Pergurua Tinggi Negeri (National Entrance Examination) results (if applicable).

 

IRAN

Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma and Concours/Emtahan-Vordy-Sartasari.

 

IRAQ

Sixth Form Baccalaureat.

 

IRELAND

Leaving Certificate with at least 5 subjects; Senior Secondary.

 

ISRAEL

Bagrut/Mechina with grades of 7 or above in six subjects should be obtained.

 

ITALY

Diploma di Esame di Stato conclusivo dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondaria Superiore/Diploma di Maturita.

 

JAMAICA

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

JAPAN

Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate).

 

JORDAN

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a minimum overall mark of 70%.

 

KAZAKHSTAN

Certificate of Secondary Education.

 

KENYA

Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) / East African Advanced Certificate of Education. A minimum of C+ in the KCSE is required for admission.  

 

KOREA

Senior High School Diploma

 

KUWAIT

Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with a minimum of 75%. 

 

KYRGYZSTAN

Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii

 

LAOS

Baccalaureat; or 1st year in a recognized university. 

 

LATVIA

Atestats par Visparejo Videjo Izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education).

 

LEBANON

Baccalaureat

 

LESOTHO

1st year in a recognized university.

 

LIBYA

General Secondary Certificate with at least a 70%.

 

LITHUANIA

Secondary School Diploma or Brandos Atestatas.

 

LUXEMBOURG

Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires.

 

MACEDONIA

Secondary School Leaving Diploma.

 

MADAGASCAR

Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.

 

MALAWI

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC).

 

MALAYSIA

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM).

 

MALI

Mali Baccalaureat or Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

MALTA

Matriculation Certificate; University of Malta Advanced Marticulation

 

MAURITIUS

Overseas School Certificate/GCE O Levels and Overseas Higher School Certificate/ or 5 GCE courses with a minimum of 2 GCE A Levels with grades of C or above.

 

MEXICO

Bachillerato or Bachiller Certificate.

 

MOLDOVA

High School Diploma/ Atestat de Studi medii de cultura generala.

 

MONACO

Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

MONGOLIA

Diploma / Certificate of Complete Secondary Education.

 

MOROCCO

Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

MOZAMBIQUE

Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).

 

MYANMAR (BURMA)

Transcript of marks for Standards IX and X (high school); Basic Education High School Examination Certificate or 1st year standing at a recognized college/university.

 

NAMIBIA

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate / International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) / Higher International General Certificate of Education (HIGCSE).

 

NEPAL

Proficiency Certificate awarded by Tribhuvan University Kathmanndu or Higher Secondary Education Board transcript; or a Bachelors Degree with a Second Division Pass.

 

NETHERLANDS

VWO Certificate (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) with a minimum grade of 6/10 (Voldoende) in all subjects is required.

 

NEW ZEALAND

Higher School Certificate.

 

NEVIS

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

NICARAGUA

Bachillerato with a mark of at least 75% overall or 1st year in a recognized university.

 

NICARAGUA

Bachillerato with a mark of at least 75% overall or 1st year in a recognized university.

 

NIGER

High School Diploma (BAC exam results).

 

NIGERIA

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) directly sent by WAEC.

 

NORTH KOREA (Democratic Republic of Korea)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate AND completion of 1st year in a recognized university.

 

NORWAY

Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education).

 

OMAN

General Secondary Certificate or 1st year in a recognized university.

 

PAKISTAN

Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate with Marks Sheet (issued by Board of Intermediate Education) and Secondary School Certificate with Marks sheet (issued by Board of Secondary Education).

 

PALESTINE

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) or Al Thanaweya Al A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) or 1st year in a recognized university.

 

PANAMA

High School Certificate; Bachillerato or Bachiller Certificate.

 

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Higher School Certificate.

 

PARAGUAY

High School Certificate; Bachillerato or Bachiller Certificate.

 

PERU

Certificado de Educacion Secundaria Comun Completa or Bachiller.

 

PHILIPPINES

Senior High School (K-12 system) Diploma.

 

POLAND

General Lyceum; Matura / Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Maturity Certificate).

 

PORTUGAL

Certificado de fin de Estudos Secundarios.

 

PUERTO RICO

High School Graduation Diploma.

 

QATAR

Tawjihi or 1st year in a recognized university.

 

ROMANIA

Diploma de Baccalaureat.

 

RUSSIA

Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education).

 

RWANDA

Certificat des Humanities.

 

SAUDI ARABIA

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)

 

SENEGAL

Baccalaureat, or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission.

 

SEYCHELLES

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate with passes at grades A-C/ GCE O and A-Levels. For admission, 5 credits at O Levels and 2 A Levels is required, with a minimum C grade in each subject.

 

SIERRA LEONE

Senior School Certificate Examination / West African Higher School Certificate (A Levels).

 

SINGAPORE

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O (5 subjects) and A Levels (2 subjects) with a minimum C grade in each subject.

 

SLOVAKIA

Maturitna skuska / Maturita.

 

SLOVENIA

Secondary School-Leaving Diploma.

 

SOLOMON ISLANDS

University of the South Pacific Foundation Year.

 

SOMALIA

1st year  at a recognized university (normally, the National University of Somalia).

 

SOUTH AFRICA

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement. A minimum of grade C is required.

 

SOUTH KOREA (Republic of South Korea)

High School Certificate or Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Choeupchange (Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate).

 

SPAIN

Curso de Orientacion Universitaria (COU) / Titulo de Bachillerato and the Selectividad.

 

SRI LANKA

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels. A minimum grade of C is required in four subjects.

 

ST. KITTS

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

ST. LUCIA

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

ST. MAARTEN

VWO Certificate (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) with a minimum grade of 6/10 (Voldoende) in all subjects is required.

 

ST. VINCENT

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

SUDAN

1st year in a recognized university (normally, University of Khartoum).

 

SURINAM

VWO Certificate with a minimum grade of 6/10 (Voldoende) in all subjects is required.

 

SWAZILAND

1st year in a recognized university (normally, University of Swaziland).

 

SWEDEN

Upper Secondary School; Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg Fran Gymnasieskola.

 

SWITZERLAND

Maturitatszeugnis / Certificat de Maturite / Baccalaureat / Attestato di Maturita / Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificate.

 

SYRIA

Al Shahada Al Thanawiya / Baccalaureat (literary or scientific) / Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

 

TAJIKISTAN

Certificate of Completed Secondary Education with transcript of grades.

 

TAIWAN

Senior High School Leaving Certificate and Huikao (Senior School Graduation Exam) results.

 

TANZANIA

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE, Form IV) and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE, Form VI) issued directly by National Examinations Council of Tanzania. Alternatively, East African General Certificate of Education O levels and A levels.

 

THAILAND

Mathayom 6 (M6) (if applicable), and the University Entrance Examination (WEE).

 

TOGO

High School Diploma (BAC exam results).

 

TRINIDAD and TOBAGO

CXC Secondary Education Certificate, and either the GCE A Levels or completion of the two year CAPE diploma (four 2-unit CAPE courses required with minimum score of 3), or completion of 1st year at University of West Indies.

 

TUNISIA

Baccalaureat, or Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre.  Minimum average 10/20 is required for general admission; or 5 GCE courses with a minimum of 2 A Levels with grades of C or above.

 

TURKEY

Devlet Lise Diplomasi / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi.

 

TURKMENISTAN

High School transcript and School Leaving Diploma

 

UGANDA

Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.

 

UKRAINE

Third level upper school; Atestat Pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu.

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) in which a mark of at least 80% overall is required or 1st year in a recognized university.

UNITED KINGDOM

5 GCE/GCSE/IGCSE subjects with at least 2 at A-Level.  4 AS-Level subjects with 1 GCSE/IGCSE/O-Level subject will be considered provided the AS-levels do not duplicate subject matter at the GCSE/IGCSE or O Level. 
 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Minimum overall 'B' average (or GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in a recognized academic grade 12 program. At least 4 different academic subjects at the matriculation level must be represented in the high school diploma. (A SAT I score of 1,650 or composite ACT of 24 is recommended, but not required).

 

URUGUAY

Bachillerato or Bachiller Certificate.

 

UZBEKISTAN

Certificate of Completed Secondary Education.

 

VENEZUELA

Título de Bachiller Certificate.

 

VIETNAM

Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Secondary School Graduation Certificate)

 

YEMEN

Al Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) or 1st year in a recognized university with a minimum "C" average (University of Sana'a/ Aden).

 

ZAMBIA

Zambian School Certificate Examination or General Certificate of Education with a grade B+ required.

 

ZIMBABWE

Cambridge School Certificate and Cambridge Higher School Certificate (min. "C" grade) or 5 GCE courses with a minimum of 2 A Levels with grades of C or above.

 

2. Laurentian Faculty Requirements

Senior level English

 

Architecture

  • Senior level English and two senior level math

Computer Science

  • Senior level English and two senior level math

Engineering

  • Senior level English, senior level math, senior level physics and senior level chemistry

Forensic Science

  • Senior level English, senior level math, senior level biology and senior level chemistry

Radiation Therapy

  • Senior level English, senior level math, senior level physics, senior level chemistry and senior level biology
  • Select group of candidates will be invited to interview

Sciences

  • Senior level English
  • one senior level math & two senior level sciences OR two senior level math & on senior level science
*Conditional Admissions may be considered for those missing requirements.

Bachelor of Business Administration

  • Senior level English and one senior level math

Sports Administration

  • Senior level English and two senior level math

*Conditional Admissions may be considered for those missing requirements.

Nursing

  • Senior level English, senior level math, senior level chemistry and senior level biology

Midwifery

  • Senior level English, senior level Biology OR Chemistry and one senior level social science

Gerontology

  • Senior level English

Social Work/Indigenous Social Work

  • Senior level English

Human Kinetics:

Sport and Physical Education

  • Senior level English and senior level biology

Kinesiology

  • Senior level English, senior level math and senior level chemistry

Outdoor Adventure Leadership

  • Senior level English and senior level biology

Health Promotion

  • Senior level English, senior level chemistry and senior level biology

Sport Psychology

  • Senior level English

Education and Arts:

  • Senior level English

Bilingual option available in Arts *

 

Education and Music:

  • Senior level English (audition required)

 

Education and Science:

  • Senior level English

  • 1 senior level math & 2 senior level sciences OR 2 senior level math & 1 senior level science

Bilingual option available in Sciences *

 

Education and the School of Human Kinetics:

Sport and Physical Education

  • Senior level English and senior level biology

Outdoor Adventure Leadership

  • Senior level English and senior level biology

Bilingual option available in Outdoor Adventure Leadership * 

Health Promotion

  • Senior level English, senior level chemistry and senior level biology

Bilingual option available in Health Promotion *

Sport Psychology

  • Senior level English

Bilingual option available in Sport Psychology *

 

Education and Social Work:

  • Senior level English

* “Français” at the senior level required for all bilingual options.

3. Language Requirements

Requirements for Evidence of English Language Proficiency

If English is not your first language or mother tongue, you should provide evidence of your English language proficiency through one of the entry requirements or language tests below.

Academically admissible applicants who do not present appropriate English Proficiency Requirements will be automatically offered a conditional offer of admission based on completion of the English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program in Laurentian University’s Language Institute.   

English Proficiency Requirements

Minimum score/level

You have been educated in Canada and your first language is English, or you are a bilingual Francophone Canadian.

Equivalent of grade 12 academic English

Your 3 most recent years of full-time education were taught in a setting where English is the language of instruction for 100% of the time (excluding language courses) either in Canada or in another country.

Official transcripts indicating subjects taught, grades achieved, and language of instruction must be provided by your high school and/or post-secondary institution(s).

 

We will also consider official letters from your school’s principal or head of guidance verifying that all subjects (excluding language courses) were taught in English.

Enrollment in Cambrian College’s English Academic Preparation (EAP) program.

Completion of the Cambrian College EAP pathway program level 2 with a minimum score of 80% to be eligible for direct entry into Laurentian University programs.

Completion of one of Laurentian University’s partner pathway schools.


 

As per the Language Requirements as established in the individual agreements.

Note: English as a Second Language (ESL) programs do not qualify you for this exemption and cannot be included in the number of years of full-time education in an English-language school system.  IB and/or AP English courses also do not qualify for an exemption from the English language requirements.

 

English Proficiency Tests

Minimum score

Internet-based TOEFL (iBT & iBT @ Home Edition) - Test Of English as a Foreign Language

Computer-based TOEFL (CBT) - Test Of English as a Foreign Language

88 overall


230 overall

IELTS Academic - International English Language Testing System

6.5 overall

No band lower than 6.0

Cambridge Assessment English

C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more

CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment

70 overall

No part below 60

Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees - CanTEST

4.5 overall

No part below 4

PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English

60 overall

DuoLingo English Test

Minimum Score: 110

Note:  English language test scores are valid if completed within 2 years of when we review your application.

 

How to submit your English language test scores

We require official test scores sent by the testing agency directly to Laurentian University’s Office of Admissions. Faxes, email copies, and student copies of test scores are not accepted as official documents for admission. Students are also able to upload unofficial copies of their language score at my.laurentian.ca. However, this will result in a conditional offer of admission until the official document has been received.

 

Important notes

Your 3 most recent years of full-time education must be completed within 1 year of starting your studies.

The University reserves the right to revise or withdraw an offer of admission if you fail to meet the minimum English language requirements for the program to which you have applied.

The University reserves the right to revise or withdraw an offer of admission if you fail to present a language score at the time of application and present the score on a later date.

If you have completed your 3 most recent years of full-time education in an English-language school system and you also provide a failing English language test score, the University reserves the right to revise or withdraw your offer of admission or refuse admission.

The University reserves the right to request an English language test result from any applicant.

To be admitted to a program offered in French or a bilingual program, a student must meet one of the following criteria:
 

  • Three years of full-time study in a high school or post-secondary institution where French is the language of instruction (documentation must be provided by the student)
  • A minimum grade of C-1 (advanced) on the Test de connaissance du français (TCF), version for prospective students
  • A minimum score of C-1 at the written component of the Test d'évaluation du français (TEF)
  • Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) with a minimum score of C-1 

Do you meet the above admission requirements?

If you meet the admission requirements for country, faculty, and language as listed above, then you are eligible for admission to Laurentian University.

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