Trinity Western University (TWU) offers admission to 43 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs. International students have an important presence at Trinity Western University. There are over 30 countries represented on the campus. This article deals with the international admission process to the university.

  • Out of 1900 undergraduate enrollment, 13% of them are international students.
  • Non-Canadian applicants have to pay 150 CAD for graduate applications. If applicants fill out a paper application, they have the additional fee of 40 CAD for processing.
  • International students require a Study Permit to study in Canada. If you seek work opportunities while working then apply for a Work Permit.

Highlights

Application Portal Online University Portals
Application Fee (non-refundable) PG- 150 CAD
Payment Credit Card, Cheque or Bank Draft
Academic Calendar Semester Based
Intake Seasons Fall/ Spring/ Winter
English Language Proficiency TOEFL/IELTS
Financial Aid for International Students TWU Scholarship and Financial Aid

Trinity Western University Admission Deadlines

TWU admits students for fall and spring semesters. The application deadline for international applicants vary from that of domestic applicants. The application deadline for international applicants applying to undergraduate programs are given below.

Semester Early Admission Deadline Regular Admission Deadline
Fall January 15 Ongoing
Spring July 15 November 15

Note- If you apply for early admission and do not meet the requirements for admission, your application will be re-assessed in a later round.

For program wise deadline for graduate courses, click here.

Trinity Western University Undergraduate Admissions

The Office of Admissions handles all admission related matters to undergraduate programs. There are 297 international students already enrolled at Trinity Western University. Some of the popular programs amongst international students are Nursing, Psychology, Humanities, etc.

Where to Apply- TWU UG Admissions Portal

Admission Requirements

The general requirements for admission to undergraduate programs are given below:

  • International Baccalaureate with at least 2 subjects at higher level*
  • General Certificate of Education
  • English Language Proficiency Test Score
  • Study Permits

*Note- Applicants may email the Admissions Office at admissions@twu.ca for information on their country specific requirements.

English Language Proficiency

There are three types of admission granted to international undergraduate applicants based on their English language proficiency test scores.

The required test scores for each admission type is tabulated below.

Admission Type IELTS score, Or TOEFL iBT score
Direct Entry Above 6.5 IELTS More than 88
Direct Entry with Support 6.0 78
Conditional Admission Under 6.0 Under 78

Exceptions

  • Natives of Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, West Indies
  • English language proficiency may be waived off for those who are not native to the above countries if they completed at least four years of education where English was the language of instruction. Such applicants may submit a letter of appeal requesting this English proficiency requirement be waived.
  • If it waived, applicants must complete ENGL 101 in their first semester.

Conditional Admission

International applicants who could not meet the required English language proficiency for direct entry are offered conditional admission. There are two pathways for such applicants to enter TWU directly-

After improving their English through the above mentioned pathways, their conditional admission is converted to direct admission to Trinity Western University.

Canadian Immigration

Incoming international students need to acquire Study Permit to enter Canada. Applicants can apply for a Study Permit at the Canadian embassy in their home country. A Study Permit is valid for the length of your study program, plus an extra 90 days to prepare to leave Canada or apply to extend your stay.

If your a citizen of China, India, Philippines or Vietnam, you might be able to get Study Permit faster by using the Student Direct Stream.

Applicants need to clear the Canadian Immigration to enter the country. The following are the required documents for the same:

  • Original acceptance letter issued by TWU
  • Immigration form
  • Proof of financial support

Trinity Western University International Graduate Admissions

TWU welcomes a diverse community from around the world to its graduate programs. The university accepts admission to its seventeen graduate programs. The specific admission requirement for international applicants is tabulated below:

Requirement MBA M A Interdisciplinary Humanities M.A. Linguistics
Application ESLI Application or TLC Application TWU Application TWU Application
Deadline Priority Deadline: April 30 Fall - April 1
Spring - November 1		 Fall - July 15 & Ongoing
Transcript Required Required Required
GPA 3.0 Not Required 2.75
GRE/ GMAT Optional GMAT Not Required Not Required
Interview Required Not Required Not Required
Writing Sample Not Required Required Academic Paper
Letter of Reference Not Required 2 Required 2 Required
Resume/ CV Required Not Required Not Required
English Language Requirement TOEFL iBT - 100 or IELTS - 7.0 TOEFL iBT - 100 or IELTS - 7.0 TOEFL iBT - 100 or IELTS - 7.0

Note- The MBA applicants who do not have the minimum English language test scores can apply for conditional admission. They would have to complete the necessary language training with the ESLI Pre-Masters Program at TWU or the TLC Post-Graduate Studies program in Richmond.

The admission staff helps throughout the enrolment process. Once you've been admitted, you will be contacted by your admissions counsellor to discuss financial aid, housing, and course registration. The Admissions Counsellor for international students applying to undergraduate program is Elaine Johnston and can be contacted at elaine.johnston@twu.ca.

For general queries on admission, contact admissions@twu.ca.