International Admission Requirements
Admission is based on your complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: completion of required subjects, your English proficiency, and your grades.
In addition to accepting many different international curricula, the U of A allows advanced standing or transfer credit for certain courses.
International Curricula
The U of A accepts and evaluates a variety of international curricula.
West African Examination Council (WAEC)
Completion of Five Academic Subjects
Students applying for admission from high school must show that they have or will have successfully completed five academic subjects. The academic subjects you need to present will vary by program and faculty. Find out which subjects you will need to present for your program of choice with the program finder.
English Language Proficiency
There are a few ways to show you meet the U of A’s English language requirement. You can:
- complete a test of English Language Proficiency and earn the minimum score required by the U of A
- complete certain courses that have been approved by the U of A and achieving a certain minimum grade in that course
- complete previous education in English as recognized by the U of A
- complete the U of A’s Bridging Program.
If you select a program related to Health Sciences or Education, you will be required to meet the Spoken English Proficiency requirement.
Grades
The minimum admission average to be accepted to the U of A varies depending on the faculty and program of your choice. The averages change each year.
Subjects are categorized into a few groups: English, Group A (Humanities/Social Sciences), Group B (Fine Arts), and Group C (Mathematics and Sciences). Each program will have a different selection of required courses.
Application Fee
In order to submit your application, you must submit an application fee of either CAN $125 (for new applicants to the U of A) or CAN $75 (for current or previous U of A students). This application fee is non-refundable. Please note: The application fee varies for professional program applications; please check their website for more information.
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