International Students

An international student is any student whose country of citizenship is not Canada, and who is not a Permanent Resident of Canada.

a.Admission

1.Admission Requirements and Procedures

For information on admission, see Admission.

2.English Language Requirements

All applicants to undergraduate programs must fulfill the English Language Proficiency requirement, regardless of citizenship or country of origin. See Admission, English Language Requirements.

b.International Student Fees

For information on international student fees, see the fee schedules in Fees.

c.Mandatory Health Care Insurance for International Students

The University of Lethbridge requires all students to obtain and carry basic health insurance, in addition to the Students’ Union supplementary health insurance plan or equivalent. Students include all individuals registered in credit or non-credit courses and programs at the University of Lethbridge. Such insurance must be arranged prior to the commencement of classes for each term of study. The University reserves the right to rescind registration privileges from any student not carrying basic health insurance.

d.Authorization to Study in Canada

Most foreign nationals require a study permit to study in Canada. Visit www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html for information on how to obtain a study permit after admission to the University of Lethbridge.