Michener accepts international applicants into all full-time programs, however, there is a limited number of spaces available in our programs for international students. Please visit the All Programs for more information.

An International Applicant/student is an applicant who is a citizen of a country other than Canada and does not hold a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident status in Canada.

Internationally Educated Applicants are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents that obtained their education outside of Canada.

All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants who completed their education outside of Canada, in a country not considered English dominant, are required to demonstrate English proficiency by meeting ONE of the categories below:

1. Pass an English Language Assessment Test — take ONE of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results are only valid for two (2) years.
   • Michener English Language Assessment (MELA)
     • The Michener English Language Assessment (MELA) measures English Language proficiency in four skill areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. The MELA test scores are reported using the Canadian Language Benchmarks which are a Canadian national standard of English Language proficiency. A minimum score of 8 on all components is required to be considered for admission to Michener programs. Visit the Michener English Language Assessment course page for further information.
   • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
     • Applicants require an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with all components (bands) of the test being at a 6 or above. ‘Academic’ test format is required. IELTS One Skill retake will not be considered for Admissions. All scores must be achieved on a single test date.
     • Please visit IELTS for more information.
   • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
     • Michener only accepts TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home Edition for admissions. Applicants must meet a minimum total score of 100 with a minimum of 22 each in the Writing and Speaking components. All scores must be achieved on a single test date. TOEFL MyBest scores will not be accepted for admissions.
     • For more information about the test and testing centers, please check the TOEFL website, by e-mail via Questions and Comments for the TOEFL Program or by phone at (609) 771-7100. The Michener Institute’s Designated Institution code is 0323.
   • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
     • The scoring for PTE Academic is an overall score of 65, with no communicative skill (reading, listening, writing, speaking) under 60. Pearson PTE can typically provide a test date within 48 hours.
2. Registered or Licensed Canadian Health Care Provider — if you are a registered/licensed Health Care Provider in Canada, you are exempt from providing an English Language Assessment. This exemption does not apply to applicants to the Bridging Programs.
3. Completed Two-Years of Full-Time Post-Secondary Education where English is a Dominant Language — applicants whose first language is not English but who have completed two (2) years of full-time education at a post-secondary institution in a country where the dominant language is English are exempt from completing an English language assessment. If you fall under this category, you must provide an official transcript (or WES/ICAS evaluation) as part of your application. For the list of countries that are recognized as dominant English Language speaking countries, please check Michener’s English Language Requirements.

• If you graduated from a high school in Canada
• If you are an international student in Canada and have completed two years of full-time post-secondary education. However, you have to submit proof of successful completion, via official transcript, of two years of full-time post-secondary education
• If your education was completed in a country that is English language dominant (refer to the English Language Requirements page). Your education must be evaluated.

Applications to Michener’s full-time programs are submitted to Ontario College Application Services (OCAS).

Applications for Michener’s Master of Science — Cardiovascular Perfusion program are submitted through Michener Self-Service.

For information on how to apply to Michener, please visit our How To Apply page.

Applications to Michener’s part-time programs are submitted to Ontario College Application Services (OCAS). Note that only Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Imaging Professionals is accepting international applications for Fall 2025.

For more information, please visit Michener’s How To Apply page.

In addition to the program specific admission requirements for Continuing Education Certificate Programs, International Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Completed Part-Time Program Application Form (found on the How to Register for Continuing Education page).
• A non-refundable application fee of $95.00 CAD
• Credential Assessment
  • Internationally educated applicants are required to have their education evaluated by the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or the World Evaluation Services (WES). A Course-By-Course or Comprehensive evaluation is required. Your evaluation must include all courses taken, grades and credits achieved, qualification title, institution, and date of completion or conferral.
  • Credential Evaluation Reports must be submitted directly to OCAS or to admissions@michener.ca.
• English Language Assessment (Proof of English language proficiency)

Note: Only original copies of these documents will be accepted.

Offers of admissions to full-time programs are typically sent out in April. Decisions for part-time programs are typically released in July. Exceptional international applicants may receive an early decision.

For information on important deadlines, please review our application dates and deadlines.

Yes. Applicants must submit their application and pay the application fee online through OCAS, OUAC for joint programs with the University of Toronto, or Michener Self-Service for Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Please refer to OCAS and OUAC for their current base application fee information. Note that applications submitted via OCAS would require a supplemental fee of $55 (subject to change).

No. Full-time program tuition fees are due one month prior to the start of each semester. For more tuition information, from tuition fees to deadline dates, please visit the Financial Aid webpage.

Yes. Students who have received an Offer of Admission from Michener will need to pay a non-refundable deposit* of $1500.00 to hold their seat and then must pay the balance of their first-semester tuition by published deadlines. Details will be provided in the Offer of Admission.

*The $1,500 deposit is refundable less a $100 processing fee if study permit is not issued.

Tuition deadlines per term are indicated on the program and course pages. You can also refer to your tuition invoice for this information.

International students can pay their fees through the Michener Self-Service portal. You can also pay by wire transfer, credit card (a 2.5% surcharge will be added), bank draft, money order, certified cheque (Personal cheques are not accepted) or by debit in person.

International students who are unsuccessful in obtaining a study permit, will be refunded the full amount of tuition paid to date minus a $100 CAD fee. A copy of the study permit rejection letter from the Government of Canada must be submitted to receive your refund. You can also refer to Michener’s withdrawal and refund policy for more information.

Yes. For details please visit the Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards section of the Financial Aid page.

Yes, if you are registered and attending a full-time program at Michener and have a valid study permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Please visit the Government of Canada website for more information.

Yes. You are eligible to work outside of Michener without a work permit if you are registered and attending a full-time program at Michener and have a valid study permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Yes. All International Students enrolled in full-time programs are provided with health insurance as part of the Mandatory Non-tuition fees.

Yes. First-year students can apply to stay in Schatz Hall, a five-story residence that is a wing of Michener’s main building. For more information, please visit the Student Life page or email admissions@michener.ca.