Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Regina has been approved by the provincial and federal governments as one of the Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to welcome international students with its COVID-19 readiness plan. Before you travel to Canada, please read the following policies and guidance carefully to understand how to prepare yourself before departure and what to expect upon arrival.

For important information of COVID-19 for International Students please click here.

For information of safety precautions at the U of R please click here.  

The Government of Canada has implemented a number of travel restrictions and self-quarantine guidelines in an effort to protect and ensure the safety of all residents in Canada. Therefore, before you travel, make sure to be aware of the policies and expectations, as well as other requirements to travel to Canada.

Please refer to the Government of Canada website for the most up to date information.

Please use the checklist that applies to you as an additional resource:

• Flying to Canada requirements checklist

It is important to note that the processing time for the Saskatchewan Health Card takes several weeks. Therefore, in the event of any medical emergency or situation where health coverage is required, it is recommended to arrange additional health insurance prior to travel to Canada to ensure that students are covered while waiting for their Health Card to be issued.

Yes, students who withdraw from classes prior to the End of 100% refund period will not be charged any tuition fees. Courses dropped after the End of 100% refund period will be charged according to the Academic Schedule. Please ensure to review the Academic Schedule for important dates and deadlines of each term.

Yes, international students and students from other provinces/territories living and studying in Saskatchewan for more than two weeks will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility is based on the Saskatchewan COVID-19 vaccine delivery phases (by age) and priority populations.

• Undergraduate programs:

Step 1: Complete the online admissions application.

Step 2: Pay your application fee of $100 Canadian. U of R accepts payment in the following ways:

• Credit card (Mastercard, Visa and American Express). Contact Financial Services: 1-306-585-4123
• Flywire (If you do not have a credit card, you can transfer funds to U of R using our payment portal.)

Step 3: Upload your documents in PDF format in the Supporting Documents section of your application.  Contact international.admissions@uregina.ca for support:

• High School Transcript (Year 10, 11, and 12)
• Front and back page (if there is information on it) of transcripts from additional education after high school
• Your English Language Proficiency test — Learn more about these requirements.
• Copy of your passport
• Gap information - Have you obtained any other education or attended a post-secondary institute, for example: polytechnic, college or university, since completing high school?

• Graduate programs:

Original documents will be required once you arrive in Regina. Please be sure to provide a certified English translation for all documents.

Once a decision has been made regarding your application, U of R will send it electronically.

For more information please contact Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

Yes. After you submit your admissions application, if you want to make any changes, please contact us directly.

Please note that admissions application reviews generally take about four weeks to complete once University of Regina receives all required documents.

Step 1: Sign into the Admission portal – Enter your Login ID and PIN that you used when submitting your application.

Step 1: Pay deposit

Step 2: Prepare your immigration documents

Step 3: Find housing

Step 4: Register for classes

Step 5: Register for orientation

Letters for full acceptance from the University of Regina remain valid for three consecutive semesters.

For example, if you apply for Fall 2021, an acceptance letter allows you to study starting in Fall 2021 or Winter 2022 or Spring/Summer 2022.

Yes. If you are academically admissible, we will issue you a Conditional Letter of Acceptance, then you can provide your ELP test results soon after being accepted.

We now accept Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 110 as an English language proficiency test for direct admissions during COVID-19.

Yes, Transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of the faculty or college you are applying to. Transfer credit may be given for up to two years of work at other accredited post-secondary institutions.  However, some programs may only give limited credit. Once admitted to the university, you can make a request to your faculty or college will evaluate your previous work and award transfer credit relevant to your program of choice.

Tuition and fees payment dates vary according to each term. For all tuition and fees payment and refund dates, as well as other important dates and deadlines, please review the Academic Schedule respective to the current, or applicable, academic term.

We currently offer the following entrance scholarships designated specifically for international students:

• International Entrance Scholarship
• UR Circle of Scholars
• International Undergraduate Student Excellence Award

Yes. International students, provided they reside in Saskatchewan, have a valid study permit, and maintain their full-time student status, are eligible to apply for the Saskatchewan Health Card and have access to Provincial Health Coverage.

UR International Student Services offers Health Card Information Sessions in the beginning of every semester for students who require support during the application process. If you encounter any difficulties with the Health Card application, please contact us.

The Centre for Experiential and Service Learning is here to help students learn through

At the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning we're here to help you learn by doing, which is what experiential learning is all about! You’ll have more opportunities to apply what you learn – not only in the classroom, but across campus, and in the wider community. This hands-on approach will help you retain what you learn and build valuable experience for your resumé and future employment.

Gain experience in both paid and volunteer positions. Graduate career-ready and find work fast!

What's in It for You?

• Workshops, programming, and campus events to gain skills specific to your goals and educational path.
• Digital badges that you can add to your resume and/or professional portfolios in areas such as career foundations, cultural awareness, leadership, and mentorship. Badges are designed to recognize the skills and opportunities students are participating in outside of the formal classroom.
• Transferable skills, knowledge, and experience to ensure you are career-ready when you graduate.

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Co-operative Education (Co-op) alternates practical, career-related, paid work terms with semesters in class, giving you 12-16 months of supervised work experience by the time you graduate.

We are accredited by Co-operative Educational and Work-integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada, so we meet the standards for commitment and quality set by our national governing body.

No. As an international student holding a study permit, it is required to maintain full-time student status in Fall and Winter terms.

Full time registration is defined as follows:

• Undergraduate: 9 credit hours in each Fall and Winter term;
• Graduate (Master’s): 6 credit hours in each Fall and Winter term; at least 3 credit hours in each Spring/Summer term;
• Graduate (Doctoral and MPP students): 6 credit hours in each Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer term.

For new international undergraduate students, if your classes are starting in May, you must register in 9 credit hours to be a full-time student. If your classes are starting in July, you must register in 6 credit hours to be a full-time student.

If you are a new graduate student, you must register in a minimum of 6 credit hours, regardless of when your classes begin in Spring/Summer.

Important – It is the student's responsibility as an international student to comply with all IRCC rules and regulations surrounding full-time / part-time study.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) determines working eligibility based on different factors. In order to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact UR International Student Services.

Yes, co-op for post-secondary international students is intended for foreign nationals who intend to perform work that is an essential part of a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program offered by a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. The work cannot form more than 50% of the total program of study.

For more information on how to apply for co-op work permit please click here.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience. More information on the PGWPP eligibility requirements and application process can be found on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

If you are a graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution within Saskatchewan, you may qualify for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). More information on the SINP can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.

• IRCC COVID-19 updates for International students
• IRCC COVID-19 updates for study permits
• COVID-19 is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services