International Students
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) includes students and faculty from all over the world and is committed to providing an international learning environment. All prospective graduate students from outside Canada should review the regulations that apply specifically to them.
Prospective International Students
Programs of Study: International students have the option to choose from wide range of programs offered by University of Regina. Detailed list of programs can be accessed here.
Minimum Admission Standards: International applicants to Master's programs should have academic backgrounds consistent with the general requirements listed here to warrant consideration of their application to graduate studies.
English Language Requirements: International applicants, except those who attended universities where the language of instruction was English, must submit proof of English proficiency, usually in the form of recognized tests. Here is the list of Universities exempted from English language requirements in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
Application Deadlines: Application deadlines varies from department to department. Review application deadlines carefully prior to applying.
Application Procedures: Detailed application procedures on how to apply is listed here.
Cost of Graduate Study: Cost of Graduate Study at University of Regina is relatively very low compared to other Universities. A
rough estimate on cost of graduate study in Regina can be found here.
Scholarships and Awards: University of Regina provides various funding
opportunities to its student through out the year. The scholarships, fellowships and awards available to students undertaking graduate work at the University of Regina are listed in this page.
Incoming and Current International Students
Residence: International students can choose to live on- or off-campus. There
are four current on-campus residences available
to graduate students:
- North & South Residences are two new residence buildings that include your choice of one to four-bedroom apartments or dormitory-style rooms.
- College West has a diverse international population with special suites that are set aside for graduate students.
- La Résidence is located in the Language Institute. It is focused on providing a French-speaking environment, but it is open to all students. This building also houses the ESL Centre.
- Luther College residence has single occupancy rooms and an on-site cafeteria where students take advantage of a meal plan.
Student Union
Housing Registry: The Student Union
Housing Registry can help students find off-campus
accommodations.
International Student Success Office: Coming to a new country can be a daunting experience, but there
are services available to help international students get settled. The International
Student Success Office can
assist international students in finding housing, getting involved
in campus activities, and obtaining referrals.
Student Union: The Student
Union provides
services for all students such as student advocate, computer labs,
exam registry, and tutoring.
Other Useful Resources
City of Regina: The City of Regina web site contains information about Regina's
geographic location, population, climate, history, attractions,
and amenities. It is a "must-see" for anyone who wishes
to know more about living in Regina!
Government of Saskatchewan: The Government of Saskatchewan website contains information regarding
health services, government programs, and economic development.
Check out the link to the Tourism Saskatchewan homepage and see
all that the province has to offer to visitors and residents.
Leader-Post: The web site of the Leader-Post, Regina's daily newspaper, can
help students look for off-campus accommodations through the Classifieds,
find out about current events, or just learn more about what's
going on in Regina and Saskatchewan.
International Designation
In support of the University of Regina's goal of internationalization and its expressed objective of providing educational opportunities of high quality, the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is committed to developing strategies that will provide graduate students with opportunities to study and do research outside of Canada. It is important for students to have opportunities to work with experts and researchers from other countries, not on just their research, but also to learn and understand the people that they are working with.
The "International Designation" will be noted on the transcripts of students who have met the following criteria:
Graduation Requirements
Completion of at least one of the following international experiences:
- The FGSR graduate international study tour (3 credits)
- A minimum of a one-semester international co-op work term, internship or practicum
- A three credit hour University of Regina graduate course (or a course taken on a letter of permission at another Canadian post secondary institute) that includes approximately two weeks out of the country. If the course includes less than two weeks out of the country, approval by the FGSR will be needed for the students to receive the international designation.
- Participation in an international graduate student exchange program completing three or more credit hours
- A minimum of three credit hours of graduate course work taken on site (not on line) by prior permission of the FGSR at an out of country post secondary institution.
Please note: The "International Designation" will be in effect for the Spring Convocation 2009. Graduate students with international experiences as defined above before 2009 will be eligible. When applying for graduation, students must self-declare that they wish to graduate with the "International Designation". There will be no retroactive assignment of the designation, i.e., will be available for current students who have yet to have the degree conferred.
