Saint Paul University [SPU] Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Saint Paul University International Student Admission

Saint Paul University offers several programs for its international students. Admissions are provided for both graduate as well as undergraduate programs. Not only that, it also has an exchange program for the outstation students where the candidates can come and be a part of the University for a few semesters. However, there are a few general as well as program-specific documents that the students must have with them before applying to the University.

Application – University portal

Application fee – Applicable

Admission Requirements – The following documents are needed for international admission:

• All academic transcripts. If the transcripts are in any language other than English or French, then the documents need to be translated. The institution must directly send the documents to the university.
• Language Proficiency Test scores in English and French
• Program-specific documents

Language Proficiency Test for International Students

A student studying at Saint Paul University can study either in English or in French or both. However, an international candidate must be proficient in either of the two languages in order to pursue a program at the University. 

French Language Requirements- A student who wishes to study French must submit the results of any of the language proficiency tests officially recognized by the University. Some of the tests are DELF, DAFL and TestCan. 

English Language Requirements – A student who wants to study in English must submit their test scores in English Proficiency Tests like TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL and PTE. However, a student who has already completed a full-time three years course from an institute that has either French or English as their official language of instruction, then that candidate will no longer have to appear for these tests.

Visa Process for International Students

An international student must apply for a study permit and visa to study in Canada at Saint Paul University. To apply for their study permit, an international candidate may consult either the Canadian embassy in their respective countries. This is because the process for application of visa may vary from country to country. Some of the important documents which are required for a valid study permit and visa are:

• Copy of valid passport
• A copy of the bank statement
• Acceptance Letter from the college
• English language proficiency – TOEFL/ IELTS
• Proof of Finance to prove the availability of finances to cover the tuition and academic expenses for a study in Canada.
• Letter of Explanation

A student needs to start the process of application of a study permit and visa before the deadline. Otherwise, they will not be able to complete the entire process before the commencement of the session.

Saint Paul University Undergraduate Admissions

Saint Paul University has a number of undergraduate courses for international candidates. The undergraduate courses are in subjects like Conflict Studies, Eastern Christian Studies, Theology, Social Communication and Social Innovation. An undergraduate bachelor’s course is generally of four years duration. The University has distance learning programs as well.

Where to apply – Online

Application Fee – 125 USD

Academic Requirements – 

• Completed application fee
• Payment of non-refundable application fee
• Completed 12 years of education equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum average of 70%.
• Language Requirements- French/ English