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Step 2: Apply Early to Regent College

Applying to Regent College and to the Government of Canada are lengthy processes, so start early!

1/ Plan accordingly

Allow at least 8 to 12 months from the time you begin the admissions application process to the time you hope to begin your studies at Regent College. For example, if you plan to begin your studies in September, we recommend you start the application process at least one year prior. Submit your admissions application with all the application documents by January 1. We will continue to accept applications after this date, but any delay could affect your eligibility to be considered for financial aid, your study permit application, or your start date.

Application Deadlines

For studies beginning in September (Fall term): 

  • January 1: application deadline for international applicants

For studies beginning in January (Winter term):

  • July 2: application deadline for all applicants 

2/ Schedule your IELTS or TOEFL exam (if applicable)

If English is not your birth/native language, you need to demonstrate English proficiency at a graduate level. This applies even if you are a citizen of or live in an English-speaking country and even if you have attended an English-speaking university or college. Proficiency is usually demonstrated through a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score. Our TOEFL requirement is strict because our standards for English comprehension and writing are rigorous. If English is your birth/native language, you do not need to submit a TOEFL score.

You can begin the online application process before you write your TOEFL exam. We do not grant conditional admission to students who do not meet the English language requirement, even if they are taking courses to upgrade their English language proficiency.

Scheduling and writing a TOEFL exam takes time. Some countries have long waiting lists and offer the exam only a few times per year. And it could take six weeks for us to receive the results. Plan accordingly; register for the exam as soon as possible. Scores are valid for two years.

Learn more about English language requirements at Regent

Get more details about the TOEFL exam

3/ Fill out the online application for admission to Regent College

Submit your application with your personal statement and pay the non-refundable application fee online with a credit card (we accept Visa and MasterCard). 

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See "Learn More" section below for other ways to pay the application fee.

4/ Gather and send us all the documents we need to process your application

Find out what admissions documents you need

See "Learn More" section below for further notes on transcripts.

We will begin to process your application once we receive it along with the fee. We will need all your supporting documents (transcripts, references, TOEFL score, etc) in order to review your application. Admissions decisions may take up to four weeks. When we approve your application, we will send you a letter of admission, visa letters, and a confirmation form. After you receive your letter of admission, you must apply for a study permit from the Government of Canada. We recommend that you begin the study permit application process (Step 4) as soon as you receive your admissions package. You should not register for any on-campus courses until your study permit has been approved.

Go to Step 3: Apply for financial aid

Learn more about payment options and transcripts

When your credit card does not allow an international transaction

What transcripts you need to submit as part of your admission application

How to submit your transcripts

When your transcript is not issued in English

If your university issues only one original transcript or degree certificate

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