Admissions to Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) take place in three intakes majorly Spring, Summer, and Fall. International students planning to study at CMU can choose from 40+ UG and 7 PG courses. Prospective students need to have a minimum GPA of 75% along with an IELTS score of 6.5 or 80 in TOEFL.
Admission applications at CMU are currently open for the Fall intake. Interested students need to submit an application fee of 150 CAD, along with their application form. To financially assist students, Canadian Mennonite University offers financial aid to around 50% of its students.
Highlights
Application portal | Online Portal |
Application fee (non-refundable) | 150 CAD |
Mode of Payment | Flywire (money transfer service) |
Academic Calendar | Semester based |
Intake seasons | Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer |
Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 |
International Students | 87 |
Countries Represented | 28 |
Financial aid | Loans, Grants, and Scholarships are available |
Work experience | For some graduate programs |
Admission HelpDesk | admissions@cmu.ca or vsmith@cmu.ca |
Canadian Mennonite University Admission Deadlines
The admission deadlines vary as per the level of study. For 2022, the admission deadlines at Canadian Mennonite University are tabulated below:
Sessions | UG Applications | PG Applications | MBA Applications |
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Fall | May 1 | March 31 | May 31 |
Winter | August 10 | June 30 | - |
Spring/Summer | - | January 31 | - |
Canadian Mennonite University International Student Admissions
CMU accepts students from all around the globe, provided they have satisfied the country-specific requirements, provided proof for funding, and submitted their applications by the given deadlines. The admission procedure is almost similar to that of the domestic students but some extra steps need to be taken by the international students for successfully applying to CMU.
Application portal: Online
Application fee: 150 USD (non-refundable)
Admission requirements:
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts of previously attended institutions
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English test, etc)
- Passport
- Visa
- Health Insurance
- Financial Certificate
International students are not allowed for on-campus housing until they have collected their study permit and paid their full advance deposit.
English Proficiency Test Scores for International Students
International students need to submit their standardised test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English test scores, etc to demonstrate English language proficiency. These scores should not be more than 2 years old. The minimum scores required by the university are as follows:
Test | Minimum Score |
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Duolingo English test | 115 |
TOEFL Paper-based | 550 with 50 in each section |
TOEFL Computer-based | 213 with 17 in each section |
TOEFL Internet-based | 80 with 19 in each section |
IELTS | 6.5 with 6.0 in each section |
PTE | 58 |
Cambridge English Assessment Scale | C on the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Test |
MELAB | 80% |
CAEL | 60 |
CanTest | Listening & Reading: 4.5 Writing: 4.0 |
Canada Visa for International Students
If the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria and submits all the required documents along with their application form, they will be receiving an acceptance letter from CMU from the Admission Coordinator. The following steps need to be followed after receiving it:
- To apply for a study permit the applicant needs to fill the online application form as encouraged by Canadian immigration. The electronic acceptance letter will be issued by CMU which can be used to apply online for a student visa to study in Canada.
- The “Final” acceptance letter will only be issued once the applicant has submitted all the official transcripts and finished their current educational program.
- This Final acceptance letter will be required to enter Canada and continue their studies at CMU
- The applicant will also be requiring a Visitor Visa or eTA to be able to enter Canada
- Applicants must consult the CIC Visa website before planning the travel to Canada
Canadian Mennonite University Undergraduate Admissions
CMU offers 29 undergraduate courses including Business & org. admin, Communications and Media, Biology, English, Political Studies, Arts and Science, Peace & conflict transformation studies, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, etc. Applicants need to send their transcripts directly to CMU via mail, fax, or email.
Where to apply: Online Application
Application fee (non-refundable): 150 CAD
Admission requirements:
- A completed application form
- Official high school transcripts of the applicant.
- (For transfer students) Transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions
- (For current high school students) List of the courses they are attending
- Resume
- Health Insurance
- Medical Records
- Standardised Tests Scores in Canada
Canadian Mennonite University Graduate Admissions
CMU offers 7 graduate degrees and accepts applications through its online application portal. The graduate admission requirements vary by program, so applicants must check the respective program’s webpage for admission requirements.
Given below are some of the specific requirements for some popular graduate programs offered by the university:
Requirements | MBA | MA in Peacebuilding and Collaborative development | MA in Christian Ministry | Master of Divinity | MA in Theological Studies |
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GPA Required | Minimum average of B | Minimum average of B | Minimum GPA of 3.0 or a Grade B | Minimum GPA of 3.0 or a Grade B | Minimum GPA of 3.0 or a Grade B |
GRE | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Personal Statement | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
Work Experience | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Professional CV/Resume | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Letter of Recommendation | Required (3 letters) | Required (3 letters) | Required (3 letters) | Required (3 letters) | Required (3 letters) |
Admission interview | By invitation only | By invitation only | By invitation only | By invitation only | By invitation only |
The applications need to be submitted by the mentioned deadlines for both UG and Graduate courses. Undergraduate students can expect a response from the university within 3-4 weeks and for graduate students, the decision will be announced after 6-8 weeks.