Admissions

If you’re considering Bishop’s, this is where you’ll find the information you need to make an informed decision. 

Explore admission requirements, application steps, tuition and fees, scholarships, bursaries, financial aid, campus visits and opportunities to connect with our recruitment team.

The admissions process is different for every student. You may be applying from high school, CEGEP, another university or from outside Canada. Whatever your path, you’ll find the information you need to understand requirements, explore costs, and take the next step toward studying at Bishop’s.

Quick Admissions Facts

$75

application fee (non-refundable)

10

business days – typical time to receive an initial decision

100+

programs across 3 faculties and 2 schools

Find Your Admission Requirements

Admission requirements vary based on your academic background and, in some cases, the program you want to study. Find the requirements that apply to you before you apply.

Where are you applying from?

Quebec CEGEP Student

Canadian High School Student

High School Student Studying Outside Canada

University or College Transfer Student

Incoming International Exchange Student

Explore all Admission Requirements

Admission Process 

Applying to Bishop’s is quick and straightforward. Submit your online application, pay the application fee, and upload your supporting documents. Most applicants receive an initial decision within 10 business days of submitting all required documents.

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Finances

Tuition and Fees

Understanding the cost of your education is part of making the right decision. Find a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, and international students.

View Tuition and Fees

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

Over 60% of our students receive financial assistance. See what’s available.

Learn more about scholarships and deadlines

Financial Aid

Beyond scholarships, a variety of financial aid options are available, including government loans, work-study programs, and need-based assistance. Get the information you need to build your financial plan.

Learn about Financial Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

To apply to Bishop’s University, simply fill out the appropriate application form on our website. Applications for Fall entry generally open in early August and applications for Winter entry generally open in early February.

Once we begin processing applications for a given semester, we use a rolling admissions process, which means that we will make an initial evaluation within 10 business days of your file being marked as complete. Your file will be marked as complete once you have submitted all required documentation. Generally, we begin processing Fall applications in November and Winter applications in September.

See the Apply to Bishop’s web page for all admission deadlines.

Admission requirements vary based on your academic background. Details are listed on the Admission Requirements web page.

After your application has been processed, you will receive an email with your login information to myBU. This will be your portal for all application updates. Once logged on, look at the top of the page in order to see the status of your application and under B.U. To-Do List to see the list of your missing documents. Upon submission of documentation, students should allow 5 to 10 business days for documents to be processed and for the status to be updated. You will receive an email each time there is an update to your application status.

Questions about Admissions?

We’re here to support you. If you have questions about the admission process, or concerns about your finances, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Admissions Contact Information