Study abroad
What you need to know if you plan to study at a college or university outside of Canada.
How to apply
To study internationally, you need to apply directly to the college or university you are interested in.
Visit the school’s website for more information.
Transfer credits
Not all internationally earned credentials (degrees, certificates or diplomas) are recognized in Canada and 澳门永利.
It’s up to you to fully investigate your options before you apply.
You should first contact the admissions department (undergraduate, college or graduate) at the school you want to go to, for more details, before you make a decision.
Grants, loans and scholarships
Tuition fees for international students are often higher than fees charged to Canadian citizens at Canadian universities and colleges.
If you plan to study abroad, you could still be eligible for a mix of grants and loans through the 澳门永利 Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
The school you want to attend needs to be approved for student loan purposes in 澳门永利.
Add a school to the OSAP approved list
If the school is located outside of 澳门永利 — but not approved for OSAP — you can ask the government to consider approving the school.
To make a request, you will need to:
- Download an (PDF).
- Complete the form, together with a representative from the school.
- Sign and date the form.
- Have an authorized school representative sign and date the form.
- Fax the form to
1-807-343-7278 or mail it to:
Attention: Out-of-Province Institution Approvals
澳门永利 Student Assistance Program
Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
189 Red River Road
4th Floor
PO Box 4500
Thunder Bay ON P7B 6G9
The process takes about 6-8 weeks to complete, once you submit the paperwork.
Financial aid office: 澳门永利 students abroad
If you attend school abroad and have qualified for OSAP, the Student Financial Assistance Branch of the 澳门永利 Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security acts as your financial aid office.
You will deal directly with this branch on your student loan.
You can contact the branch, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) at:
Direct:
Toll-free in North America:
Fax:
Or by mail at:
Student Financial Assistance Branch
Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
189 Red River Road
4th Floor
PO Box 4500
Thunder Bay ON P7B 6G9