Requirements

Please read each of the following sections carefully before you apply to DeVry. The process is simple; however, there are specific requirements that must be met, in order to qualify you for admittance as a DeVry student.

Scroll through this page or select from the list below to find the detailed requirement information you need:

Age Requirements

You must be at least 17 years old when the first semester begins. However, you may begin the application process up to one year in advance of your planned starting date.

Academic Requirements

High School/Secondary School Documentation. You must submit a certified copy of the primary documents used in your country that demonstrates completion of secondary studies. This may include:

  1. Transcripts that show all courses taken, grades received and graduation date
  2. A certificate of national examination results

A certified copy is an original document or attested (signed with an official stamp or seal) photocopy that has been issued by the educational institution or government agency responsible for issuing the document. An official English translation must accompany the document.

If you have not yet completed the last year of secondary school, you may still apply. Submit an official transcript showing the courses you have completed, and a letter in English from your school stating your current student status and expected date of high school/secondary school completion. You will be required to provide proof of completion.

Standard/Testing Information. In addition to providing high school transcripts, international students who have not had math in the last two years of High School are advised to take SAT or ACT examinations. Students must provide proof of math ability and without math grades, the SAT or ACT would provide that proof.

DeVry does not administer placement examinations beyond the boundaries of North America. International applicants residing outside Canada and the United States who must be accepted prior to entering the country must submit ACT/SAT scores or transcripts indicating prior college coursework deemed appropriate for standard placement into the intended program.

Transfer Credits. An applicant wishing to transfer credit from another postsecondary institution must request a credit evaluation prior to the first semester at DeVry. Applicants must also provide an official transcript and catalogue from the institution where the credit was earned. Individual DeVry campuses may request additional support material or a credit evaluation by an approved external evaluation service if credits were earned at a foreign institution.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language spoken and applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by providing one of the following:

TOEFL 500. Evidence of at least 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or at least 173 on the computer-based TOEFL, or at least 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL.

  1. Completion of Secondary Education in English. Proof of having successfully completed four consecutive years of secondary education or higher in which the language of instruction was English.
  2. 12 Semester Hours of Postsecondary Education. Evidence of having completed 12 semester hours, with at least a C (70%) average, at a post-secondary institution at which English was the language of instruction.
  3. IELTS. Have an overall band score of at least 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.

Students who meet all the academic and financial requirements and do not have the required minimum level of English language proficiency may need to take an ESL program at a DeVry approved school.

Undergraduate Financial Obligation

All international students must submit one of the following documents as evidence that funds for tuition, fees and living expenses will be available before enrollment:

  1. A sworn or notarized statement from an officer at the applicant 's bank, certifying that the applicant has the equivalency to Canadian $21,000. Download this form that should be used for the bank verification of funds and an affidavit of support from a sponsor.
  2. A notarized statement of financial support or, if you are being funded by your company or government, a letter of sponsorship indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each term and that all necessary living expenses will be covered. Download this standard statement that can be used by your company or government. Government Confirmation.pdf

International applicants must submit payment of the registration fee and first semester tuition prior to starting classes. View the estimated tuition cost for DeVry Calgary. (Note: Amounts are in Canadian dollars.)

Visa and Immigration Requirements

Citizenship and Immigration Canada requires certain financial and academic documentation prior to considering admission of international applicants, including the following:

  1. Certified copies of high school or college transcripts or the equivalent, documenting the required level of prior education. Foreign diplomas and supporting transcripts not written in English must be translated into English by a certified translator and may require evaluation by a qualified official or an approved educational credentials at the applicant's expense.
  2. A signed document indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each term. International applicants can receive Canadian federal or provincial financial assistance. In addition, International students cannot work legally in Canada without permission from the Canadian Immigration Office.

After the above information is received, the applicant's acceptance status is determined. When the above documents are in order, the following must be presented to an immigration officer:

  1. Valid study permit - obtained from the Department of Immigration
  2. Valid passport
  3. Letter of acceptance from DeVry
  4. Proof of financial support (e.g., bank statement, tuition fee receipt or items that may be required by immigration)

Applicants should check with their embassy, high commission or consulate for other pertinent requirements.

The level of career services offered to international students/graduates varies and depends on employment opportunities permitted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and/or students'/graduates' visas. DeVry provides career-planning strategies to international students on request.

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