Entry requirements for Canada

Our entry requirements will vary depending on your level of study, the course you are interested in and your English language proficiency.

Undergraduate courses

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We have no standard universal entry requirement for Canadians interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees, however, the information below can be used as a guide.

Please note that requirements may differ for certain courses.

Alberta

A minimum of 80% average in 5 subjects at Year 12 General High School Diploma level, with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects.

British Columbia

A minimum of 80% average in 5 subjects at Year 12, with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects or BBBBB-AAAAA grades.

Manitoba

A minimum of five credits awarded at the 300 Level with at least a minimum of 80% in four subject areas.

New Brunswick

A minimum of 80% average in 5 subjects at Year 12, with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects.

Ontario

A minimum of 80% average in six U/M subjects at Year 12, with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects.

Quebec

A minimum of 80% average in DEC/DCS, with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects.

Please contact us with an overview of your educational background/grades and the subject areas you are interested in, and we will advise further.

LLB applicants may be required to have a minimum of two years post-secondary education at a recognised institution in order for a foreign law degree to be accredited by Canadian authorities. More information is available on the Law School website.

Postgraduate taught courses

A good degree, usually a 2.8 GPA (out of 4) or higher, from a recognised university in a relevant subject is normally required for a postgraduate taught degree. Equivalent qualifications will also be considered.

Note: many subjects that are postgraduate qualifications in Canada are undergraduate qualifications in the UK, including law, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy and more. Therefore, if you are interested in one of these courses, you need to follow the advice for undergraduate entry.

Postgraduate research courses

A good degree, at least a 2.8 GPA (out of 4.0),  from a recognised university in a relevant subject is normally required for a postgraduate research degree. Most Schools may also require a master's degree. Please contact us for more advice.

English language requirements

If you are a national of Canada and have obtained a full Bachelor or Higher degree which has been taught (in its entirety) in Canada, and awarded by a Canadian institution, you should not need to prove your knowledge of English.

Non-native English-speaking applicants who have successfully completed a degree qualification from a recognised Canadian university should not need to prove their knowledge of English, as long as the degree programme was completed in Canada.

If you are unsure of your qualifications or entry requirements, please contact us.