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Brescia University College London Admission, Criteria & Application Deadlines 2023

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Brescia University College is the only Women’s University in Canada. There are over 1,400 undergraduate students currently studying various UG courses at Brescia amongst which 11% of the students are from all over the world.

The university offers various undergraduate courses, one masters course, and two postgraduate certificate courses. Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, the university is a public liberal college which is officially Catholic Institute but accepts students of all faiths, religion and background, making it a very safe place to study in Canada.

Applicants for UG programs can apply through Ontario Application Services.
US applicants are required to submit SAT scores for UG admissions.
Applicants applying on the basis of extracurricular activities are required to fill an additional application form.
There are no specific GPA requirements for international applicants except for applicants from the US.

COVID-19 Update:

For students who are adversely affected by COVID-19 and their average falling below the admission requirements, a COVID-19 Supplemental Form must be filled in addition to the main Admission Application.

Highlights

University Type	Public
Application Portal	Online
Mode of Payment	Online Banking/Flywire/Cheque
Academic Calendar	Semester Based
Intake Sessions	Fall and Winter
Student to faculty ratio	14:1
Work Experience	Required for specific graduate courses only
Financial Aid	Both international and national students can apply for financial aid
International Admissions	brescia@uwo.ca

Brescia University College Admission Deadlines

You can apply all year-round at the Brescia University College, but usually, to apply for a particular term/semester, the below-mentioned deadlines are followed.

Undergraduate Deadlines

Sessions	Deadlines
Application Deadline	August 01
Offer of Admission	June 01, 2023
Apply for Residence	June 08, 2023
Summer Orientation Day and Course Registration	June 2023- August 2023
International Bridging Program Week	August 31, 2023
Residence Move-in and Orientation Week	September 05, 2023

Graduate Deadlines

Applications for MSc. in Food and Nutrition: Thesis Stream is accepted even beyond January 31. However, applicants may have fewer chances of getting admission and financial aid.

Course		Application Deadline
MSc. in Food and Nutrition	Internship Stream	January 10
MSc. in Food and Nutrition	Thesis Stream	January 31
MEng. in Food Processing		March 1(Fall); July 1 (Winter)

Brescia University College International Student Admissions

There are many additional requirements to be kept in mind if you are an international candidate. Not only that, to be able to study in Canada many things need to be kept in mind. Applicants applying for the Fall semester are advised to complete the application before May and applicants applying for winter programs should submit the application before October 31.

Application Portal:

There are two options to apply at Brescia University College for admission:
- Apply through Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC)
- If you only wish to apply for programs at Brescia University College, you can reach out to the admission officer for getting further details about the Online Application.

Application Requirements

Officially authorized transcripts translated in English
English Proficiency Score report for International Students
Required standardized tests to study in Canada
Status with respect to admissions is that the offer of admission is sent over email by the university and only after receiving the acceptance letter can the applicant apply further for a visa.

Ontario High School Applicant Requirements:

Minimum of six 4U or M level courses
Completed/Completing an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Some programs require specific 4U level courses as part of the required six.
The minimum average grade requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science is 85%, Preliminary Year is 70%, and for the remaining subjects is 79.5%

Out-of-Province High School Applicant Requirements:

Applicants from provinces outside of Ontario must meet province-specific admission requirements. Applicants must contact the Admission Office to confirm their eligibility for admission as out-of-province applicants.

The admission offers are extended to the out-of-province applicants with a minimum average of 79.5%.
Certain competitive programs may require a higher final average.

English Proficiency Score report for International students

International Students applying from non-native English speaking countries, have to submit their TOEFL or IELTS score, to prove their proficiency in the English language. The average score required for Brescia University College is mentioned in the table below:

Test	Minimum Score
TOEFL (iBT)	83
TOEFL (PBT)	550
IELTS	6.5

Visa Requirements for International Students

Admitted international students will need to apply for a Canadian student visa as soon as possible. In most cases, for students to start with their visa application process, there’s a requirement of an Admission Offer letter by the University they have applied in. Hence students are advised to submit their admission application as early as possible, to have an ample amount of time to receive their admission offer letter, and to get their visa application to be approved.

Country	Undergraduate Requirements
India	All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE (after 12 years); Indian School Certificate (awarded by ICSE)
Pakistan	Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate

Brescia University College Undergraduate Admissions

Brescia University College offers undergraduate degree programs in Arts, Social Sciences, Family Studies, Food & Nutrition, and Management & Organisational Studies. Any student who is not from one of the Ontario high schools is referred to as a ‘105 Applicant’.

Application Portal: Fill for application through Ontario Universities Application Centre or by reaching out to your allotted admission officer for getting further details for filling the application.

Supporting Documents Requirement:

Authorized transcripts translated in English
English Proficiency Scores
For students whose average is below the admission requirements can fill the Application Form in addition to the main admission application.
All supporting documents are supposed to be sent at the following postal or email address:

Brescia University College

Office of the Registrar, Admissions
1285 Western Road
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H2
Tel: 519-858-5151
Email: brescia@uwo.ca

Brescia University College Graduate Admissions

Brescia University College offers Graduate programs in two fields: MSc. in Food and Nutrition and MEng in Food Processing.

BSc. in Food and Nutrition or a related equivalent 4-year degree is required to be eligible to enroll in MSc. in Food and Nutrition.
Also, undergraduate courses in Research Methodology and Statistics.
MEng in Food Processing is offered by Brescia University College in collaboration with the Western University.
4-year (Hons) degree in Engineering or Food Science or a related field is needed to be eligible to apply for MEng. in Food Processing

The details of these programs are tabulated below:

Requirements	MSc. in Food and Nutrition		MEng. in Food Processing
Requirements	Thesis Stream	Internship Stream	MEng. in Food Processing
Program Duration	6 terms	5 terms	3 terms
GPA	78%	78%	70%
Work experience	Required	Required	Not Required
Personal Interview	Not Required	Required	Not Required
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required
Resume + Cover Letter	Required	Required	Not Required
Letter of Recommendation	Not Required	Not Required	Required (2 letters)

Even though Brescia University College accepts applications all-year-round, to have an increased chance of admission at Brescia, students are advised to abide by the deadlines for each term and submit their admission applications as early as possible

FAQs

Ques. What is the last date of application for international students?

Ans. The university accepts applications on a rolling basis. So, priority dates for UG application are 1st June (Fall) and 1st October (Spring), common graduate deadlines are April 1 (Fall) and October 1 (Spring).

Ques. How much time does the university take to process my application?

Ans. The university takes 10-15 business days to process your application.

Ques. How can I track my application for West Virginia University?

Ans. Application evaluation is only started when all documents are received. Application portals can be used to track applications.

Ques. How do I get I-20 form after selection for admission?

Ans. You can request the university on an online portal for sending you the I-20 form. They send the form through post thereafter.

Ques. What is the ‘Statement of Purpose’ required by West Virginia university admissions?

Ans. A ‘Statement of Purpose’ is a statement explaining about the candidate personality. It contains future academics goals and life achievements. The letter gives insight of the applicants to the university.

Ques. Is English Language proficiency test compulsory for international students at West Virginia University?

Ans. All international students who have not completed their previous degree or high school from USA require to submit IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo results as English language proficiency scores.