The time it takes to apply to the University of Regina in Canada depends on the program you are applying to and whether you are a domestic or international student.

Domestic students

For domestic students, the application process typically takes around 4 weeks once all required documents have been submitted. However, it is important to note that processing times may vary depending on the time of year and the volume of applications received.

International students

International students should allow at least 4 weeks for their application to be processed, but it is recommended to submit your application as early as possible. This is because international students may also need to apply for a study permit, which can take several weeks or even months to process.

To ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible, be sure to submit all required documents on time and in the correct format. You can find more information about the application process and required documents on the University of Regina’s website.

Tips for speeding up the application process:

• Start working on your application early. This will give you plenty of time to gather the required documents and write your personal statement.
• Be sure to submit all required documents on time and in the correct format.
• Follow up with the admissions office if you have any questions or concerns.

How to apply?

Here are the steps to finish your application:

1. Fill out the Online Application 
2. Pay the $100 CAN undergraduate application fee. There are 3 ways you can pay:
   1. Credit Card (phone our office: 1-306-585-6260, Toll Free: 1-855-683-2181)
   2. Flywire (if you do not have a credit card you can transfer funds to us HERE)
   3. Cash (come to our office (College West Room 127) to pay)
3. Upload your documents in PDF format in the Supporting Documents section of your application. For support contact  international.admissions@uregina.ca.
   1. High School Transcript (Year 10,11 & 12)
   2. Front and back page (if there is information on it) of transcripts from additional education after High School. All post-secondary transcripts will need to be provided directly from the institution either in digital format from the school registrar’s official email address OR in a sealed envelope, mailed to our office directly from the institution: International Enrolment Services, University of Regina College West 127, 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK, S4S 0A2, Canada
   3. Your English Language Proficiency test (Click to see the list of ELP Options)
   4. Copy of your passport

Original documents will be required once you arrive in Regina. Please be sure to provide a certified English translation for all documents. To gain transfer credit you are required to submit College and University transcripts directly from the institution or in a sealed envelope. We will contact you by email within 1-2 business days after the application has been received.

Points of Note:

If you don’t have your ELP yet, that’s okay; we will issue you a Conditional Letter of Acceptance if you are academically admissible.

Once a decision has been made regarding your application, an answer will be sent electronically.   If you are accepted and would like to get the acceptance package mailed, there is a fee of $100 CAN. Please ensure to let the office know when you send in the application if you would like the acceptance package mailed.

Q) What happens after I have submitted an application?

If you would like to see your application status online follow these two easy steps:

1. Enter in your Login ID and PIN that you used when submitting your application here
2. Click on the term you have applied for under the “Processed Applications” heading

If your “Application Status” indicates:

• Incomplete; Items outstanding– we are missing required documents.
  • Be sure to review “Requirements” on your “Application Summary” (at the bottom of the page). If the “Received” column is blank, it means we have not received the indicated document yet. A list of the documents and how to pay the application fee can be found here. Please send these documents to international.admissions@uregina.ca.
• Complete; Ready for review– we have received all your documents.
  • Please allow 2 weeks for processing from the most recent date indicated under the “Received” column.
• Decision Made; your application has been reviewed.
  • The “Application Status” for students who have not met the ELP requirements will indicate “Complete; Ready for review”, until you have met the ELP. All students will be emailed their decision letter within 2 business days. The letter will be sent to your preferred email address that you gave on your application.

*Incomplete applications (except for missing ELP) will not be reviewed by our admissions team.

**Please note that applications generally take about 4 weeks to complete (once all the required documents have been received). Processing times increase during peak months