International Students
The University of Regina is one of the top 50 universities in the world that’s less than 50 years old. When you attend the U of R, you will join more than 16,000 other students in a truly Canadian experience. The campus is beautiful, safe and home to top researchers and academics. We think you’ll love it here!
The University of Regina welcomes approximately 3,000 international students from nearly 100 countries to our main campus in Regina, Saskatchewan. Together with students from across Canada, international students help build a diverse and multicultural community where everyone experiences the support and attention needed to become a true global citizen to contribute to our shared world.
A secure and affordable place to study, U of R gives you access to support services specifically for international students as well as the opportunity to participate in the local community.
Come to Saskatchewan to experience Canadian values. Communities and relationships matter here. Located in the centre of the country, we are the heart of Canada. Yes, the winters can be cold, but Saskatchewan people are warm.
Explore Your Options
The University of Regina offers more than 120 undergraduate programs and more than 80 graduate programs. Undergraduate certificates and diplomas can be a pathway toward a future diploma or degree. You can also experience the U of R’s academic culture in our English as a Second Language Program, before you start your degree program.
International Student Admissions Application
We are committed to making your journey to the University of Regina as seamless as possible. Our International Enrolment Services team is here to support you with the online application process. Ready to apply? Follow these simple steps:
- Choose Your Program
- Review our Application Guide - check the faculty admission requirements and documents required
- Submit Your Online Application
- Pay the Application Fee by Credit Card or Flywire
Scholarships for Undergraduate International Students
International Student of Distinction Scholarship
Total value of $80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years). Fifty international students with the highest admission averages each term will be awarded free on-campus housing and a meal plan!
At the U of R, we have special entrance scholarships designated specifically for international students, and the number of scholarships that international students can apply for increases after your first year here. The good news is the University of Regina’s tuition fees are among the lowest of Canadian universities!
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Undergraduate International Students
Schedule your one-on-one virtual meeting with a University of Regina enrolment counselor who specializes in helping international students. Talk to one of our experts and get your questions (and your family’s questions) answered.
Graduate International Students
Learn how you can study and succeed in our supportive environment where you have full access to expert mentors. At the U of R, you can feel comfortable yet challenged, be inspired by peers and form intellectual partnerships, as a graduate international student.
Experiential and Service Learning
The Centre for Experiential and Service Learning wants to help you learn by doing. Get hands-on experience and community-focused, accessible volunteer opportunities that build your skills and help you become a career-ready global citizen. Canadian-based experiences such as these are great for wherever your future takes you.
Safety Priorities on Campus
Safety is a priority at the University of Regina. It’s part of our campus culture.
With responsibilities across campus, our dedicated Campus Security team looks out for all students, faculty and visitors, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
International Student Services and Support
From orientation right through to graduation, the UR International team is here for you. For example, our Global Learning Centre provides English coaching, tutoring, study assistance and other workshops to support your success. Our International Peer Advisor team can help ease your transition to the U of R and new living environment.
Campus Housing
U of R’s campus features a total of 1,800 rooms in six fully-furnished, modern residences with full kitchens or access to dining plans. When you live on campus, you’re on your own, but not alone!
Have you heard of the Global Citizen Living-Learning Community? It is a group of students who live together in on-campus housing and they share similar interests.
Most buildings on campus are connected, so you won’t need to go outside when you walk from your room to your class — unless you want to enjoy our beautiful park setting.
Co-operative Education and Internships
Take part in co-operative education programs where you can gain valuable work experience with local employers while completing your studies in Canada.
Students often make important connections through co-operative education placements and internships that help them transition to living, working and settling in Canada after graduation if they choose.
Discover Regina
The city of Regina is one of the most affordable places to live, study and build your career in Canada. This includes affordable dining and entertainment, as well as affordable housing and transportation options for international students.
Regina is known for its vibrant community and cost of living that attracts and keeps people — including those who study here and choose to stay after graduation.
International Admission Frequently Asked Questions
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.
- 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
- 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, such as polytechnic, college or university, since completing high school?
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.
Contact international.admissions@uregina.ca for support.
Yes. After you submit your admissions application, if you want to make any changes, please contact us directly.
In addition, if you want to change your program, semester, address or pay the fee after submitting your application, please send an email to the same address noted above. However, please note that submitting multiple applications slows down your application progress and delays an admissions decision.
Please note that admissions application reviews generally take about four weeks to complete once University of Regina receives all required documents.
- Sign into the Admission portal – Enter your Login ID and PIN that you used when submitting your application.
- Click on the term for which you have applied under the “Processed Applications” heading.
For undergraduate international students, letters for full acceptance from the University of Regina remain valid for three consecutive semesters.
For example, if you apply for Fall 2024, an acceptance letter allows you to study starting in Fall 2024, Winter 2025, or Spring/Summer 2025.
If a student is academically admissible but does not yet meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) policy, the conditional acceptance letter is valid for a period of 12 months from the date it is issued.
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.
Yes, undergraduate international students can transfer credits to the U of R. 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 to evaluate your previous work and award transfer credit relevant to your program of choice.
Students will need to submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope, directly from the institution attended) and course descriptions in order to allow an accurate assessment of the courses. Transfer credits will not be considered without the official transcript or if the institution is not accredited.
International Student Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Check out our quick guide to class registration. Follow the steps to review your program outline, use the visual schedule builder, and register for classes on UR Self-Service.
You may make a payment in the following ways:
- Credit Card (Financial Services: 1-306-585-4123; UR International Office: 1-306-585-6260)
- Flywire (If you do not have a credit card you can transfer funds to us using Flywire)
UR International has created these entrance scholarships specifically for international undergraduate students!
International Entrance Scholarship $3,000
- All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program will be automatically considered for this award.
- Students must have an admission average of at least 85%.
- Students receive their choice of either $3,000 in tuition or housing credit.
International Student of Distinction Scholarship
$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)
- 50 international students with the highest high school averages each term will be awarded free on-campus housing and a meal plan. This award is valued at $80,000 for 4 years; 4.5 years for engineering students.
- All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program directly from high school will be automatically considered for this award.
- This award is renewable each year as long as students continue to complete 30 credit hours per calendar year and maintain a minimum UGPA of 80%.
We have additional scholarships and awards that require an application through our SAMS database! For more information please click here.
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.
For a detailed, step-by-step guide on the Saskatchewan Health Card process, please refer to the Saskatchewan Health Card Manual.
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.
Find out more information about how to join the Co-op program.
Yes. If you are coming to Canada to study, and your study period is more than 6 months, you will need to obtain a Study Permit to study in Canada. To determine if you need a Study Permit, please visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Find out if you need a study permit page.
For information about the process of Study Permit application, please visit Study Permit: About the process page.
No. As an international student holding a study permit, it is required to maintain full-time student status in fall and winter terms at the University of Regina.
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.
During specific times throughout the year (designated by the University of Regina), students may be eligible to register full-time, part-time or take a break. Regularly Scheduled Breaks may differ according to your level of study, therefore, it is important that you review the Academic Schedule appropriate for your level of study and the respective term.
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.
Find more information on eligibility requirements to work off campus.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 per cent of the total program of study.
- Find more information on how to apply for a co-op work permit.
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.