Algoma is a Canadian public university located in Ontario, Canada. Algoma University is the fastest growing and most diverse university in the province of Ontario. Algoma University has three unique campuses within Ontario — Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins — that offer students one-of-a-kind experiences. At Algoma U, we embrace diversity and appreciate each person’s uniqueness and differences. International and Canadian students learn from one-another, and truly create a unique and intercultural experience for all.
Whether you’re joining us directly from high school, transferring from another university or college, or returning to school after a long time away, we believe that each student brings a unique set of skills and life experiences to our campus community. We can’t wait to get to know you!
Algoma University is a primarily undergraduate university with excellence in the areas of Business and Economics, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Life Sciences and the Environment. In addition to its undergraduate programs Algoma offers select graduate certificate programs in Business, Human Resources, Project Management and Information Technology.
Our Campuses
Algoma’s original campus is located in Sault Ste. Marie (SSM), Ontario. SSM is a medium-sized Canadian city of 73,000 people. It is located in Northern Ontario on the border with the United States. The vibrant and friendly community of SSM provides a truly Canadian experience.
Algoma’s Brampton Campus is located in Brampton, Ontario, a lively city in the Greater Toronto Area that is home to over 600,000 residents. Brampton is the 9th largest city in Canada. Algoma University’s campus lies in the heart of historic downtown Brampton. The downtown campus offers access to city and regional transit, and is home to over 1,500 businesses and services. Enjoy great restaurants, shops, arts, entertainment, parks and culture. Garden Square, located directly beside Algoma U’s Brampton campus, offers free entertainment for all ages throughout the year, including many events and festivals.
Algoma University’s Timmins Campus is located in the Northern community of Timmins, Ontario. In partnership with Northern College, Algoma offers degrees in Computer Science, Social Work and Community Development at its Timmins Campus.
Before applying for admission to Algoma U, be sure to review the admission requirements! It’s important to note that admission to some degree programs may have prerequisite courses required or recommended. Please refer to the programs section for this information. If you have any questions, please reach out to us anytime at info@algomau.ca (Domestic Students) or international@algomau.ca (International Students).
English Language Requirements
Proof of English language proficiency is required for international students to attend Algoma University. One of the following minimum requirements must be met in order to be eligible for direct undergraduate admission:
CAEL (paper-based, computer edition or online): 60
ENG4U (OSSD) or ENGL12 (BC Curriculum): 3 years of full-time studies with a minimum grade of 70%
College Transfer:
3 years of full-time studies in a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or the USA
Successful completion of a two- or three-year diploma from a recognized Ontario College of Arts and Technology (a minimum of four semesters is required)
3 semesters of full-time studies (i.e., a minimum of 12 credits each semester) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0
To bypass the English Language Test requirement needed for admission to Algoma U, students may complete an English Language program with one of our many spectacular English Language Pathway partners.
RPL is a process that compares an individual’s prior learning gained not only through education, but also through work and life experiences and personal study.
The University Access Program is a pre-university qualifying year (two semesters) that offers students a great opportunity to satisfy their university admission requirements.
Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics, other
Aboriginal languages, literatures and linguistics
Accounting and related services
Biology, general
Business administration, management and operations
Business/commerce, general
Chemical engineering
Computer science
Economics
Electrical, electronics and communications engineering
Engineering, general
Engineering, other
English language and literature, general
English language and literature/letters, other
English literature
English rhetoric and composition/writing studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Fine arts and art studies
Geography and cartography
History
Human Resources Management and Services
Law (LLB, JD, BCL)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Marketing
Mechanical engineering
Music
Political science and government
Psychology, general
Psychology, other
Research and experimental psychology
Sociology
Visual and performing arts, other
Visual, digital and performing arts, general
Student Experience is a significant aspect in students lives that happens outside the classroom, guiding them through parts of their academic career to achieve personal success and a sense of wellbeing. Explore various aspects of Algoma U that strive to provide our students an active university experience!
Algoma University offers some of the best awards in Ontario, and we work hard to ensure that they’re attainable. We offer numerous awards based on academic achievement and financial need to both newly admitted and continuing students. You may be automatically considered for some awards based strictly on your grades, however you may choose to apply for other scholarships and bursaries.
In addition to Algoma University Scholarships, there are a variety of external awards, bursaries and scholarships that are available to students beyond the scholarships and bursaries Algoma University offers. They are provided and administered through external government, corporate or community organizations.
As an Algoma University student at any of our campuses, we want to ensure you are prepared with the resources and information you need to make an informed decision that is best for you! Be prepared, stay updated from trusted sources, stay calm and access the many resources available for a smooth transition to your new home!
Residence
Whether living in our dormitories or in our townhouses, all of Algoma University’s residence options feature a private, single room. A single room provides you with the best learning and study environment, with countless opportunities to get involved or hang out with fellow residents. Our accessible residences are centrally located on our campus and are within a two-minute walk to classes, computer labs, the George Leach Centre, the Speakeasy, cafeteria and major transit routes.
Algoma University has recently partnered with the Canada Homestay Network (CHN) to support the needs of students on our Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton campuses. CHN, a not-for-profit society dedicated to facilitating intercultural connections through homestay accommodations, has placed more than 75,000 students in homestay across Canada since 1995.
Whether you’re joining us directly from high school, transferring from another university or college, or returning to school after a long time away, we believe that each student brings a unique set of skills and life experiences to our campus community. We can’t wait to get to know you!
Algoma University is a primarily undergraduate university with excellence in the areas of Business and Economics, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Life Sciences and the Environment. In addition to its undergraduate programs Algoma offers select graduate certificate programs in Business, Human Resources, Project Management and Information Technology.
Our Campuses
Algoma’s original campus is located in Sault Ste. Marie (SSM), Ontario. SSM is a medium-sized Canadian city of 73,000 people. It is located in Northern Ontario on the border with the United States. The vibrant and friendly community of SSM provides a truly Canadian experience.
Algoma’s Brampton Campus is located in Brampton, Ontario, a lively city in the Greater Toronto Area that is home to over 600,000 residents. Brampton is the 9th largest city in Canada. Algoma University’s campus lies in the heart of historic downtown Brampton. The downtown campus offers access to city and regional transit, and is home to over 1,500 businesses and services. Enjoy great restaurants, shops, arts, entertainment, parks and culture. Garden Square, located directly beside Algoma U’s Brampton campus, offers free entertainment for all ages throughout the year, including many events and festivals.
Algoma University’s Timmins Campus is located in the Northern community of Timmins, Ontario. In partnership with Northern College, Algoma offers degrees in Computer Science, Social Work and Community Development at its Timmins Campus.
Before applying for admission to Algoma U, be sure to review the admission requirements! It’s important to note that admission to some degree programs may have prerequisite courses required or recommended. Please refer to the programs section for this information. If you have any questions, please reach out to us anytime at info@algomau.ca (Domestic Students) or international@algomau.ca (International Students).
English Language Requirements
Proof of English language proficiency is required for international students to attend Algoma University. One of the following minimum requirements must be met in order to be eligible for direct undergraduate admission:
CAEL (paper-based, computer edition or online): 60
ENG4U (OSSD) or ENGL12 (BC Curriculum): 3 years of full-time studies with a minimum grade of 70%
College Transfer:
3 years of full-time studies in a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or the USA
Successful completion of a two- or three-year diploma from a recognized Ontario College of Arts and Technology (a minimum of four semesters is required)
3 semesters of full-time studies (i.e., a minimum of 12 credits each semester) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0
To bypass the English Language Test requirement needed for admission to Algoma U, students may complete an English Language program with one of our many spectacular English Language Pathway partners.
RPL is a process that compares an individual’s prior learning gained not only through education, but also through work and life experiences and personal study.
The University Access Program is a pre-university qualifying year (two semesters) that offers students a great opportunity to satisfy their university admission requirements.
Student Experience is a significant aspect in students lives that happens outside the classroom, guiding them through parts of their academic career to achieve personal success and a sense of wellbeing. Explore various aspects of Algoma U that strive to provide our students an active university experience!
Algoma University offers some of the best awards in Ontario, and we work hard to ensure that they’re attainable. We offer numerous awards based on academic achievement and financial need to both newly admitted and continuing students. You may be automatically considered for some awards based strictly on your grades, however you may choose to apply for other scholarships and bursaries.
In addition to Algoma University Scholarships, there are a variety of external awards, bursaries and scholarships that are available to students beyond the scholarships and bursaries Algoma University offers. They are provided and administered through external government, corporate or community organizations.
As an Algoma University student at any of our campuses, we want to ensure you are prepared with the resources and information you need to make an informed decision that is best for you! Be prepared, stay updated from trusted sources, stay calm and access the many resources available for a smooth transition to your new home!
Residence
Whether living in our dormitories or in our townhouses, all of Algoma University’s residence options feature a private, single room. A single room provides you with the best learning and study environment, with countless opportunities to get involved or hang out with fellow residents. Our accessible residences are centrally located on our campus and are within a two-minute walk to classes, computer labs, the George Leach Centre, the Speakeasy, cafeteria and major transit routes.
Algoma University has recently partnered with the Canada Homestay Network (CHN) to support the needs of students on our Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton campuses. CHN, a not-for-profit society dedicated to facilitating intercultural connections through homestay accommodations, has placed more than 75,000 students in homestay across Canada since 1995.
Read about the experiences of past international students.
My classroom experience will resonate with me for the rest of my life. The professors are bona fide and passionate about their area of expertise and they are adamant in making sure that students grasp the concepts that they teach.
Chavannay Bennett, Jamaica, Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice and Political Science, Double Major
Algoma is a welcoming place where all faculty and students are a team. The atmosphere is full of hard-working students.
Kanika Sharma, Bachelor of Business Administration
Most classes have a relatively smaller number of students and this gives everyone an opportunity to have a more interactive classroom experience. Most of my professors knew me by my name and were up to date about my progress in their classes, which is not common in many universities.
Shivain Kumar, India, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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