University in Canada
Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
University profile
Redeemer University is a private, not-for-profit Christian liberal arts and sciences university in Ancaster, Ontario, in the Hamilton area. Its mission is preparing students to reflect the love of Jesus Christ in every career and calling, and it works from a Reformed Christian perspective. Its degree programs are approved by the Province of Ontario, and it has held ordinary membership in Universities Canada since October 1987. The Latin motto, Agnus Dei, Omnium Rex (Lamb of God, King over All), appears on a coat of arms registered in 1989.
The campus covers 83 acres at 777 Garner Road East. About 1,117 students come from 10 Canadian provinces and 27 other countries and represent 55 denominations. Undergraduate degrees (BA, BBA, BSc, BHSc, BKin and BCoMS) are offered through more than 35 majors and streams, and a consecutive Bachelor of Education is offered as a second degree. A Master of Education and a Master of Arts in Reformed Thought make up the graduate offering, and Professional Studies offers certificates and microcredentials.
Teaching is organized through Undergraduate Studies, the School of Business and the School of Education (both launched in 2021) and Professional Studies. Every undergraduate takes the Core Curriculum, a set of 10 courses spread over the four-year degree that takes students beyond their major. Academic areas include creative arts and media, education, health and medical sciences, heritage and culture, justice, law and diplomacy, business and marketplace strategy, math and physical sciences, mental health and social care, ministry and worship, and sport and human performance. Co-op work terms, internships and the Career Centre support experiential learning.
Student life centres on residence, chapel and worship, athletics and more than 30 clubs and activities; 87% of first-year students live in campus housing. Housing is guaranteed to every first- and second-year student, and those students are required to live in residence unless living with a parent or guardian. Residences are the Charis Live and Learn Centre, Augustine Hall, Luther Court, and Calvin and Cranmer Courts (townhouses). Varsity teams compete as the Redeemer Royals.
International students (including Americans) apply for the fall term and need a study permit. Redeemer is a member of Christian Higher Education Canada, the Association of Reformed Colleges and Universities, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, among others. The Bachelor of Education is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers and the Marketing BBA by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Management of Ontario (CIMMO).
Redeemer offers more than 100 donor-funded scholarships and bursaries to incoming and current students, with $7.2M in financial aid available through various programs and organizations and about $225,000 donated yearly toward awards. Bursaries are based on financial need; scholarships require criteria such as minimum GPA, major, leadership or extracurricular activity. Students may apply for any number of awards, but there is no guarantee of receiving each one, and full-ride scholarships are not offered. Award values depend on available funds.
Bachelor of Education students are not eligible. Secondary-school applicants are assessed on the Grade 12 midyear and final admission average on the Ontario scale; gap-year applicants on the final secondary transcript; transfer students on the last full year of study. Mature students are not eligible for academic scholarships.
Incoming and transfer students submit an admissions application, then the financial aid application. The priority deadline for first-year students (and the Christian Leadership Scholarship) is February 28; later applications are considered if funds remain. Returning students receive a portal link by Redeemer email on December 1, with a priority deadline of March 31. Applicants typically hear back within 8 weeks. Full-time students need at least 4 courses (12 credits) per term for the full award value; 3 courses earns 60%. Students can also work on campus up to 10 hours per week, averaging about $3,000 over the school year, and Canadian and U.S. government student aid is available for eligible programs. Browse awards at Student Awards and see How to Apply.
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View scholarships for Redeemer University →Grade 12 U English plus five additional Grade 12 U or M courses, with a minimum average of 70%. The average is calculated on Grade 12 U English and the best five Grade 12 U or M courses. O-level and co-op courses are not used. Missing courses can be taken through the Independent Learning Centre. AP exam scores of 4 or 5 are considered for transfer credit. Program pages list any additional course requirements; science programs, for example, need specific Grade 12 U courses.
Minimum average of 70% with English plus additional academic Grade 12 equivalent courses: Alberta, NWT and Nunavut: ELA 30-1 (preferred) plus four 30-level academic courses; British Columbia and Yukon: English 12 plus four Grade 12 academic courses; Manitoba: ENG 40S plus four Grade 12 academic courses; New Brunswick: ENG 122 plus four 120-122 level academic courses; Newfoundland and Labrador: 10 3000-level academic credits including ENGL 3201; Nova Scotia: ENG 12 Academic plus four Grade 12 academic courses; Prince Edward Island: ENG 621 or 611 plus four 621/611-level courses; Quebec: two 603 or 604-level English courses and one year of general CEGEP (two years of CEGEP may enter year two with up to 10 transfer courses); Saskatchewan: ENG A30 or B30 plus three 30-level courses.
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum average of 70% or a 2.0 GPA. A study permit is required (it can be applied for at a Canadian port of entry), and final non-Canadian transcripts are evaluated by a third party such as WES or ICAS. FAFSA institution code G33485.
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum average of 70%, as converted to the Ontario scale by the Registrar's office. Secondary examination results (for example WAEC, WASSCE, CXC, CAPE, HKDSE) may also be required, and notarized transcripts may be used in some cases. Transcripts must be in English and evaluated course by course by World Education Services (WES) or ICAS. International Baccalaureate: minimum total of 24 points with at least three Higher Level courses (partial IB is assessed case by case with a Grade 12 transcript). British system: GCE of good standing in 5 subject areas, 2 at A-level. International students are admitted for the fall semester only; applications close April 1, and a study permit from IRCC is required. The application fee is $150 CAD.
Applicants whose first language is not English show proficiency with TOEFL iBT 86, Academic IELTS 6.5, CAEL 70, PTE or PTE Online 56, or Duolingo English Test 110. Exemptions: three years of full-time secondary study in an English-speaking country, one year of full-time study at an accredited English-medium university, or four years of residence in an English-speaking country immediately before applying.
All applicants submit a statement of faith showing sincere interest in further discipleship in their personal Christian faith.
Homeschool applicants need at least five academic Grade 12 subjects including English literature, a minimum 70% average, and Grade 12 equivalency through a self-assessed transcript, an external program transcript, or six Ontario Grade 12 U/M courses; some science and math programs require externally evaluated U-level credits. Mature students are at least 21, have never studied at a university or college and have not attended high school full-time for at least two years; they show potential through transcripts, test scores or references, are normally placed on academic probation and may be interviewed. University transfers need an overall standing of C- (60%) and may transfer up to 30 courses with grades of at least C-; college and Bible college transfers need an overall B- (70%) with transfer courses graded B- or higher. Students with fewer than eight post-secondary courses are admitted on a mix of post-secondary and high school grades.
Application fee $90, one professional or academic reference and one personal reference, an 800-1000 word statement of intent, and official transcripts. English proficiency: a degree from an accredited English-medium university in an English-speaking country with two years of full-time study, or TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0 or CAEL 70.
Applications open August 1 through the online portal at apply.redeemer.ca. Applying is free until January 31 for North American applicants and $50 afterwards; applications are accepted until the Friday before classes begin, and applying before May 31 gives priority for housing and course selection. Complete applications by December 15 qualify for a textbook credit (for those applying directly from high school). Notice of acceptance and the enrolment deposit are due by April 30 for early course registration, and housing applications by June 1. Official transcripts are sent by the guidance office or registrar to [email protected] or by mail.
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