Saint Paul University [SPU] 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Ottawa, OntarioLocation

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Estd1965established year

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Saint Paul University is home to 1,000 students with 12% international students from 21 different countries. The university provides admission into its 33 different disciplines into its different study levels- Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Licentiate, and Doctorate.

Saint Paul University has undergraduate courses in different subjects like Theology, Social Education and Conflict Studies. It also has graduate degrees in subjects like Religious Education and Canon Law. The students need to apply for admission before the application deadline. Only then will their application be considered for evaluation.

The academic year runs in two semesters: Fall and Winter.
The admission process is done online.
The application fee varies for the undergraduate and graduate programs.
The academic deadlines are different for graduate and undergraduate courses.
The university also has exchange programs and distance learning programs.
There are various scholarships for international students available.
Pre-admission interviews are required for some of the courses.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee	Applicable
Mode of Payment	Online
Student-faculty ratio	10:1
Total students(2022)	1000
% of international students	12%
Number of undergraduate students	364
Number of graduate students	386
Number of disciplines	33
Academic Calendar	Semester
Intake Sessions	Fall/Winter
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Financial Grants

Saint Paul University Admission Deadlines

Saint Paul University has admissions open mainly for its Fall and Winter terms which have a September and January entry respectively. Since the processing of study permit applications for the international applicants can take months, all international applicants are suggested to proceed with the admission application as early as possible.

The Graduate applications are normally accepted for the Fall term while a few programs also accept the applications for the winter or summer term.

Program	Fall Term (September entry)	Winter Term(January entry)
Undergraduate	April 1	September 1
Master in Conflict and Studies	March 15	September 1
Master in Counselling and Spirituality	February 1	September 1
Master in all other programs	April 1	September 1
PhD Programs	April 1	September 1

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.

Exam	Grade/ Score
DALF	C1 or C2
DELF	B2
TEF	B2
TCF	B2
TestCan	4

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.

Exam	Minimum Score for UG	Minimum Score for Master Program
TOEFL	580(PBT) 237(CBT) 86(iBT)	580(PBT) 237(CBT) 92-93(iBT)
IELTS	6.5	6.5
PTE	60	62-63
CAEL	70 (Overall) 60(Writing)	70 (Overall) 60(Writing)
MELAB	90 (Overall) 85(Writing)	83 (Writing)

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

Saint Paul University Graduate Admissions

There are three types of graduate courses at the University: graduate diploma, master’s program and PhD programs. Some of the subjects in which a student can complete graduation are Canon Law, Conflict Studies, Theology, and Religious Education.

Where to apply – Online

Application Fee – 100 USD + 50 USD per additional program of study

Academic Requirements –

Completed application form
Payment of non-refundable fee
A student applying for a graduate diploma or master’s program must have a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum of 70% marks.
Language Requirements- French/ English
Other program-specific requirements

Some program-specific requirements for a few of the graduate courses taught at the university have been listed below:

Program	Academic Requirement	Additional Requirements
Graduate Diploma in Public Ethics	A bachelor degree with a minimum of 70% or equivalent; Language requirement	2 letters of recommendation; CV/ Resume
Master’s Program in Canon Law	A bachelor degree with a minimum of 70% or equivalent; Language requirement	2 letters of recommendation; CV/ Resume; Program option profile sheet
Master’s Program in Counselling and Spirituality	A bachelor degree with a minimum of 70% or equivalent; Language requirement	2 letters of recommendation(one from university professor); Autobiographical Questionnaire; Curriculum Vitae
Master’s Program in Conflict Studies	A bachelor degree with a minimum of 70% or equivalent; Language requirement	Two letters of recommendation Autobiographical Questionnaire Curriculum Vitae
Master’s Program in Transformative Leadership and Spirituality	A bachelor degree with a minimum of 70% or equivalent; Language requirement	2 letters of recommendation; Curriculum Vitae; Statement of purpose; An interview

All the admission processes to study in Canada at Saint Paul University needs to be done before the deadline. This will ensure student’s admission to the University without any hindrance. The candidates must check the online application portal for any information related to the admission process. After a student has received his/her offer of admission, he/she must sign the Admission Acceptance Form and mail it to the given address:

Saint Paul University
Office of Admissions and Student Service
223 Main Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 1C4
CANADA