The University hosts a large number of Study Abroad students from Canada each year. Our partner institutions include Trent University and York University, both in Ontario.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For entry to: | You will need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| IFP | A levels taken in Canada | May be considered if entry requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis |
| 1st Year Undergraduate | A levels taken in Canada | As per course A Level Requirements |
| Canadian High School/Secondary School Diploma from: | ||
| Alberta | 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| British Columbia | 5 B grades in acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| Manitoba | 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| New Brunswick | 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| Newfoundland | 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| North West Territories | 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| Nova Scotia | 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| Ontario | Advanced level with six grade 12 courses | |
| Prince Edward Island | 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| Quebec (Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)) | Pass | |
| Saskatchewan | 70% five acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| Yukon Territory | 5 B grades in acceptable grade 12 courses | |
| 2nd Year Undergraduate | Associate Degree | 3.0 GPA / B / 73% |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Bachelor Degree (Honours) | B / 3.0 GPA / 73% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent B+ / GPA 3.3 / 77% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor Degree | 2.0 - 2.9 GPA |
English language – Quebec is the only French-speaking province – students from Quebec would need evidence of English Language ability before an offer was made.
Please note these are general entry guidelines. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements, full details can be found on our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.
To find out more events for international students, please view our International Events page.
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