University in Canada
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
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Algoma University is a public university in Ontario with campuses in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins. Established in Sault Ste. Marie in 1965 as Algoma College, it gained full autonomous university status in 2008 as Ontario's 19th university. It offers over 30 academic programs through four faculties: Business and Professional Studies, Cross-Cultural Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Science.
The university carries a Special Mission of cross-cultural learning between Anishinaabe communities and the world. The Sault Ste. Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, one of nine provincially recognized Indigenous institutes of higher learning, is located on the property.
The Sault Ste. Marie campus sits between the Great Lakes and Northern Ontario landscapes. Student facilities include the Speakeasy student space, the George Leach Centre fitness centre with an indoor track, and the Wishart Library with writing and math labs. Residence options are dormitories and townhouses, each with a private single room. The student union is AUSU and Indigenous student programming is run by SASA.
The Brampton campus is in downtown Brampton, in the city's Innovation District, and teaches business, economics, psychology, community development, social work and computer science at undergraduate and graduate level. The Timmins campus, Algoma University at Northern College, offers the Bachelor of Social Work and the BA in Community Development, with a joint admission arrangement with Northern College.
Nearly 50% of the student body is international, and the university runs exchanges, international partnerships, a homestay program and pre-orientation for international students. Following a 2021 amendment of the Algoma University Act, 2008, the university may grant graduate degrees, certificates and diplomas.
One application considers a student for many entrance and continuing awards, some automatic and some application-based. First consideration deadline is March 1; applications continue until July 15. Graduate award deadlines: January 1 (spring intake), May 1 (fall), September 1 (winter). Students receiving a tuition exemption are typically not eligible. See the Entrance Awards page.
For international undergraduates holding a study permit who enrol full-time in two consecutive Fall/Winter semesters; American citizens are excluded. Chancellor's Award $5,000 per year, renewable (A+ about 90-100%, IB 40-45); President's Award $2,500 (A/A- about 85-89%, IB 37-39); Dean's Award $1,000 (about 80-84%, IB 34-36); Award of Excellence $500 (about 75-79%, IB 31-33), the last three non-renewable. A-Level equivalents are A*+A, A+A, B+A or B+B, and B+C or C+C respectively. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Details: International Scholarships.
International bursaries generally require demonstrated changes in financial circumstances. Recipients need a valid SIN before disbursement and must remain in good standing. More: Awards & Scholarships.
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View scholarships for Algoma University →Six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U, with program-specific prerequisites and minimum averages. Examples: Accounting 65% (ENG4U, two U/M Math); Biology 75% (ENG4U, MHF4U, two U/M sciences); Business Administration 70% (ENG4U, two U/M Math); Computer Science 65% (Co-Op 70%); Economics 65%; English 65%; Environmental Science 65%; Community Development 65%.
Five to ten academic Grade 12-level courses depending on province, including Grade 12 academic English; for example Nova Scotia five academic courses numbered 12, Quebec six academic Grade 12 courses, Saskatchewan five academic Grade 12 courses, Yukon five courses numbered 12, Newfoundland ten credits from academic courses numbered 3000 or higher. Music requires an audition and Visual Arts a portfolio; Business, Computer Science and Science programs require Grade 12 academic Mathematics (Computer Science and Biology also two Grade 12 sciences).
Domestic IB students are considered for transfer credit with a grade of 5 in SL or HL courses and at least 28 diploma points, up to a maximum of 30 credits (year one). The IB diploma is not required if general admission requirements are met.
Most undergraduate programs: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL 4 (ETS code 0820), Duolingo 110 overall (no band below 90), PTE Academic 60, CAEL 60, Cambridge English 176 overall (no band below 169). BSc Biology, BA Psychology and BSc Psychology: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL 4.5, Duolingo 110 (no band below 95). Exemptions apply through ENG4U (50% with three years of English study or 70% with one year), other Canadian Grade 12 English at 70%, IB English A (HL or SL) grade 3, O-Level/AS/A-Level English grade C, certain college transfer study, or study in English in listed English-speaking countries. English-language pathway programs with partners are also accepted.
Full-time September applicants apply through OUAC: Undergrad 101 for current Ontario high school students and Undergrad 105 for all others. Official transcripts for all campuses go to Admissions, Algoma University, 1520 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4.
Apply directly through the Algoma portal or via OUAC. Requirements: non-refundable CAD $125 application fee, all secondary and post-secondary transcripts and diplomas, proof of English proficiency where applicable, a gap explanation if out of school more than two years, and a copy of any study permit or visa. Admission requirements are set out by country (including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, India and others) and by curriculum (AP, CXC, GCE, IB, US high school diploma). Documents not in English need a notarized translation. Deadlines: September 2026 intake apply by July 1, 2026, deposit by July 15, 2026; January 2027 intake apply by November 18, 2026, deposit by December 9, 2026.
Mature students (age 20-59) who do not meet standard requirements and have been away from school at least one year may be considered. College transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning, the Algoma University Access Program (a two-semester pre-university year), and joint admission with Northern College are available.
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