Information for students from Canada

Undergraduate - Year 1

Undergraduate applicants from Canada will need to have completed one of the following:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma -High School Diploma or Secondary School Diploma or a Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC) with at least 5 grade 12 courses with 60% or higher depending on the subject you are applying for
• High School Diploma and scores of 3+ on at least two Advanced Placement exams -Satisfactorily completion of one year of college/university level study with minimum GPA of 3.0
• Professional Diploma from a technical school (2 years post-secondary in a specialised field of study)

Undergraduate - Year 2 & 3

Students who have completed the two-year Associate degree may be eligible for advanced standing onto the second year of an undergraduate degree course.

Post Graduate

For general admission onto most postgraduate courses applicants will need to have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.

We understand that knowing how you’ll fund your studies as an international student is something you’ll want to tick off your list as soon as possible. We’ve got plenty of support on budgeting to help you get the most out of your money and your university experience.

Find out more about fees and funding.

Canadian Student Grants and Loans

As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can apply for a provincial student loan through the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) to help cover your fees and living costs.

If you are an applicant, you can send your provincial form to [email protected]. 

We are pleased to offer a range of international scholarships and merit awards to international students. Visit our scholarships page for a list of all scholarships that international students may be eligible for.

If you're a talented student, you may be eligible for either our Regional or International Merit Award, which rewards students with up to £2,000 towards course fees for all taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

We also have a limited number of £5,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship Awards available to North and South American students who have demonstrated high levels of academic excellence in their previous studies. Visit our scholarships page for a list of all other Middlesex scholarships you may be eligible for.

How to apply

Students are only eligible to receive one scholarship award. The awards are for full undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. Students must have applied to Middlesex and received an offer before they can apply for any of these scholarship awards. To apply, please use our online application form.

Federal and Provincial Student Loans In some instances, it is possible to use Canada Federal Student Loans and Provincial Student Loans for study in the UK. In order to qualify for Canadian loans, you must demonstrate your financial need. Federal loans are handled through a lender called the National Student Loans Service Centre and Provincial loans are handled through the provincial governments and student aid branches.

You can find detailed information on the financial aid process from the Campus Access website. Your loans will not be processed by Middlesex University. However, we are able to verify your student status and/or confirm your acceptance onto a course if required for your financial aid disbursement. If you need us to do so, please email our Student Loans Manager, Sue Day.

Other scholarships

You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.

The following requirements must be met in order for your visa application to be successful:

UKVI Requirements

• Submit an online application through the UKVI website. You will need to submit your valid CAS, payment of the visa fee and immigration health surcharge
• Upload the relevant supporting documents (passport, academic documents, evidence of meeting or being exempt from English language requirements, evidence of meeting financial requirements, ATAS certificate if required, TB test certificate if required)
• Biometric data collected at the visa application centre
• You must be able to provide evidence that you can meet the financial requirements if asked to do so, but you do not need to provide this evidence at the time of application

Successful applicants will receive an Entry Clearance vignette in their passport and will be able to collect their Biometric Residence permit in the UK.

Americas and Caribbean Regional Team

Our dedicated Regional Team provides tailored support to students from Canada. The team can advise on course applications, credit transfers, scholarships and loans, visa applications and much more.
Book a call: fill out this form to get a call back from the regional team at a selected time and date.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)208-411-4101

Agents in your country

We work with a number of Agents in your country who can help you with your application process. Please note that you should never have to pay for an Agent service.

Trusted educational consultants in Canada

Our trusted partners in Canada can also advise you on applying to Middlesex and support you through the application process.

Across the Pond
Tel: +1 (905) 315 1190
Email: [email protected]
Website: Study across the pond

Students Solution Educational Services Limited
Address: Suite 1901, 5000 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M2N 7E9
Tel: + (416) 628-3815
Email: [email protected]
Website: Student Solution

Study in UK (SI-UK)
Address: 333 Bay Street, 14th Floor, M5H 2R2
Tel: +1 416-998-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Study in UK

Address: 1055 W Georgia St, Unit 2136, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 3N9
Tel: +1 778-955-2545
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Study in UK

Address: 10 Floor Bankers Hall West, 888, 3rd Street. South West, Suite 1000, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5C5, Canada
Tel: +1 (403) 244 - 3809
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Study in UK